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An abroad embassy, or foreign embassy in another country, is a diplomatic mission established by one state in the capital or another city of a foreign state to represent the sending government and handle diplomatic relations. Embassies are usually headed by an ambassador who is accredited to the host country and supported by diplomats and staff. In many states an embassy is located in the host nation's capital, though some sending states maintain missions in other major cities or multiple posts for large or strategically important countries.

Under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961, embassies and their staff enjoy certain privileges and immunities. The host state must protect the mission and its personnel; diplomats enjoy immunity from certain legal actions and the mission's premises are inviolable.

Key functions include political representation, negotiation and reporting on developments, promotion of friendly relations, and protecting the sending state's interests and those of its nationals. Embassies may also facilitate economic, cultural, and scientific exchanges, provide information to citizens abroad, and assist in emergency situations. These consular functions are often carried out by separate consulates or consular posts, especially issuance of visas and helping citizens with lost documents.

Organizations and operations: embassies are staffed by career diplomats, with the ambassador typically appointed by the head of state and subject to the host country's consent. In some cases, a non-resident ambassador accredited from another city or country will cover multiple states.

Limitations: embassies operate under the laws of the host state and must comply with local regulations; they may be asked to close or withdraw in extraordinary circumstances.