The consulate-general explained the circumstances and the costs involved.
Our consulates are in continuous dialogue with authorities worldwide to improve working relationships.
Our consulates cannot, of course, intervene in investigations, direct them or suggest avenues that might be explored.
All applicants, including children, are now supposed to appear in person at the consulate in order to be fingerprinted.
Secondly, the time required for a visa to be issued at many consulates is unpredictable and very long.
No one would acquire the right of abode who could not acquire it if he had been born and registered at the consulate before commencement.
Diplomatic posts and consulates are arranging widespread publicity both about the new voting rights and local arrangement for registration.
I feel that perhaps consulates and embassies could do more to help.
