embassy
/ˈɛmbəsi/noun
The official building or office where an ambassador and staff represent their country in a foreign capital.
Example sentences
- “She lost her passport and went to the embassy for a new one.”
- “Visa applications must be submitted at the embassy in person.”
- “Crowds gathered outside the French embassy to celebrate.”
You apply for a visa 'at' an embassy. A consulate is a smaller office that offers similar help in other cities.