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2024-04-15 06:06:27 UTC - HELPFUL
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This is a popular, but wrong, myth. A consulate is not considered territory of the consulate owner. It enjoys special privileges, but remains the territory of the host country. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplomatic_mission#Extraterritoriality https://uk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/resources-for-u-s-citizens/embassy-and-consulates-general-frequently-asked-questions-faqs/#:~:text=To%20dispel%20a%20common%20myth%20%E2%80%93%20no%2C%20they%20are%20not! https://pathtoforeignservice.com/is-an-embassy-on-foreign-soil-the-sovereign-territory-of-the-host-country-or-the-embassys-country/ https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/79823/are-foreign-consulates-located-in-the-united-states-considered-foreign-territory
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