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Guidelines on how to Become an Honorary Consul
An Honorary Consul has the same responsibilities as a full Consul, but the post is usually a part-time, unpaid and therefore slightly less formal position. Most Third World Countries lack the funds needed to pay for a fulltime Consul to be present in every major city in the world, so Honorary Consuls are often appointed instead. These are citizens (or residents)* of the host country who are granted a limited diplomatic immunity in return for their services. As an Honorary Consul, the part-time diplomat can expect to receive invitations to functions which can offer a variety of business and trading contacts. For a small investment of time, this position can be very profitable for both sides.
There are five important points to remember when considering an application
1. Find a gap and be prepared to fill it.
2. Match your talents to a country that will appreciate you.
3. Be prepared to work for no fee. Don't worry, your investment will be rewarded at a later stage.
4. Ensure that you can offer your selected nation a tangible, immediate benefit.
5. Choose a nation with which you can maximise your linguistic skills and political connections, if you have any. Remember, it is not necessary to have lived in or even visited the country that you wish to represent.
more at:
http://us-africa.tripod.com/diplomaticservices/apply.html*and at times non-residents
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