The Federal Republic of Vandelstein has now officially opened the Vandelstein Embassy Program to all interested nations. We are located in the region of Albion and are ready to accept applications for nations seeking new and promising diplomatic relations.
An application form as well as pertinent information regarding embassies, consulates, restrictions, and immunity policies are included below this letter. We are looking forward to starting a bright future with your nation, and we welcome you to Vandelstein!
Leianne Hulsbosch
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Embassies
Interested applicants will be able to open their main embassy in the capital city of Helsingberg at designated embassy districts of their choice.
Presently, three locations are available for new embassies:
- Internationale Bauausstellung
The Internationale Bauausstellung (International Building) is located in the Herringbone District. Embassies choosing to set up here are allowed a maximum of 2 floors per embassy. Security for the building is provided, but embassies can also choose to recruit their own security staff. The building is secure behind security barriers and has underground parking. Floors 1-5 are reserved for the building's offices and various establishments.
Please refer to the building diagram to assess which floors you would like. Floors in orange and gray are reserved for building's use. Floors in green are unoccupied. Floors in cyan are occupied.
28 floors are still available for occupancyEmbassies
Floors 6 - 7 - The Armed Republic of Mekisia
Floor 8 - The Allied States of The Great Warrior Rivers
Floors 10 - 11 - The Democratic Republic of The Casseopians
Floors 14 - 15 - The Democratic States of Pavonistade
Floor 16 - The Grand Duchy or Nardin
Floors 17 - 18 - The Kingdom of New Albion and the Wesley Islands
Floors 33 - 34 - The Snowflake of Themiclesia - The Commerce District
The Commerce District contains the headquarters and offices of many local and foreign companies such as IBM, Bank of America, and Hilton. Embassies who choose this district have an option of setting up in one of the many towers designated by the government for embassy use or having a small waterfront compound.
13 waterfront compounds are still available for occupancyDesignated Building Embassies
29 Sheffield Park, Floor 23 - The Kingdom of the Polarian Empire
14 Kerrigan Avenue, Floor 20 - The Federalist state of LolomzWaterfront Compound Embassies
Waterfront Unit A - The Serene Rottelian Empire of Phantomizer
Waterfront Unit B - The Principality of Nordborg
Waterfront Unit C - The Metropolitan Borough of Astholm
Waterfront Unit D - The Incorporated States of Hyfling
Waterfront Unit E - The Commonwealth of Benjamin Mark
Waterfront Unit F - The Republic of Hofstadter
The Duchess Manor - The Grand Empire of Royalsoldiers - The Geschichtlich District
This district showcases the best of Vandelstein's culture. Some sights include the Opera Populaire, Vandelstein Central Library, and The Museum of Classical Art. Embassies who set up here can opt for a location in a special compound fronting Lake Hospitia, complete with full-time security, or can choose to set up in one of many grand townhouses repurposed for embassy functions.
17 compound properties are still available for occupancyCompound Embassies
Property A - The Republic of Ressano
Property B - The United Kingdom of Liege
Property C - The Confederacy of Meritocratic StatesTownhouse Embassies
15 Lakme Avenue - The Dictatorship of Paparian
17 Lakme Avenue - The Arondorn of Antirol
19 Lakme Avenue - The Free Land of La Sieste
21 Lakme Avenue - The Empire of Grossdeutsches Kaiserreich
23 Lakme Avenue - The Thedosian Empire of Xanixi
2 Schrodinger Avenue - The Federal Republic of Osway
4 Schrodinger Avenue - The Kingdom of Zannania - Embassy Court
Embassy Court is the pinnacle of Vandelstein's tallest towers. At 111 floors, it is the tallest building in the country and the region. Embassy court is composed of two towers - The East Tower (Riverview) and the West Tower (Cityview) - joined in the middle by the Cloud Bridge.
The West Tower houses a 5-star hotel and luxury serviced apartments while the East Tower houses embassies and various corporate offices. Completed in August 2013, it is equipped with state-of-the-art safety and security systems, assuring the safety of the tenants.
Embassies that choose to set up in Embassy Court are given a choice of a single or two-floor embassy. Only floors 31 - 90 are available for embassy occupation. Floors marked in cyan are occupied.
Please refer to the building diagram to assess which floors you would like.
54 floors are still available for occupancyEmbassies
Floors 35 - 36 - The Kingdom of Reino do Brazil
Floors 43 - 44 - The United Socialist States of Jakrelia
Floors 80 - 81 - The Unita Regnum of Knothhole
A full list of all embassies in Vandelstein can be found here ---> Vandelstein Embassy Directory
Consulates
The Federal Republic of Vandelstein also offers all nations the chance to also establish consulates in cities spread across the entire country. These consulates will each be established in special city districts designed for consulate purposes. Please be assured that any and all supplies will be provided for by the Department of State of Vandelstein.
If your government wishes to establish its own design, feel free to request such a change. Please note that we will require any blueprints of said design.
Please refer to the map below in choosing which cities you choose to open consulates in. Yellow diamonds denote provincial capitals; Red squares denote major cities.
Restrictions
Diplomatic Immunity Policy
By default, diplomatic immunity is limited. Should ambassadorial staff require adjustments in policy, please contact the Department of State to discuss an appropriate solution. Policy is elaborated below.SubjectMay be arrested or detainedResidence may be entered subject to ordinary proceduresMay be issued traffic ticketMay be subpoenaed as witnessMay be prosecutedMay be finedMay be deportedAmbassador or equivalentNoNoYesNoNoYesYesMember of embassy administrative or technical staffNoNoYesNoNoYesYesMember of embassy service staffYesYesYesYesNo for official acts. Otherwise, yesYesYesCareer consular officersYes, if for a felony and pursuant to a warrant.YesYesNo, for official acts. Testimony may not be compelled in any case.No for official acts. Otherwise, yesYesYesHonorary consular officersYesYesYesNo, for official acts. Yes, in all other casesNo for official acts. Otherwise, yesYesYesConsular employeesYesYesYesNo, for official acts. Yes, in all other casesNo for official acts. Otherwise, yesYesYes
Registration Form - embassy
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[*][b]Full Nation Name:[/b]
[*][b]Short Nation Name:[/b]
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[*][b]System of Government:[/b]
[*][b]Head of State:[/b]
[*][b]Head of Government:[/b]
[*][b]Secretary of State or Equivalent:[/b]
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[list][b][u]Ambassador Information[/u][/b]
[*][b]Name:[/b]
[*][b]Age:[/b]
[*][b]Gender[/b]
[*][b]Any health issues to be aware of?:[/b]
[*][b]Criminal Record?:[/b]
[*][b]Qualifications:[/b]
[*][b]Will (s)he be bringing family?:[/b]
[*][b]If so, how many members?:[/b]
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[list][b][u]Embassy Information[/u][/b]
[*][b]Number of diplomatic staff (Max 20):[/b]
[*][b]Number of administrative and service staff (Max 20):[/b]
[*][b]Number of security staff (Max 20):[/b]
[*][b]Will you be hiring locally?[/b]
[*][b]Weapons:[/b]
[*][b]Chosen location in Helsingberg (Please specify number of floors - maximum of two - in the Internationale Bauausstellung or Embassy Court, Waterfront Compound/Designated Building in the Commerce District, or Compound Property/Townhouse Property in the Geschichtlich District):[/b]
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[list][b][u]Diplomatic Information[/u][/b]
[*][b]What is your stance towards the Federal Republic of Vandelstein?[/b]
[*][b]Is the Federal Republic of Vandelstein welcome to establish an embassy in your nation?:[/b]
[*][b]Please provide the main page of your nation’s ambassadorial registration system, if applicable:[/b]
[*][b]Are Vandelstenian citizens welcome to immigrate into your nation?:[/b]
[*][b]If yes, may immigrants between our nations apply for dual-citizenship?:[/b]
[*][b]Would you like to enact an unrestricted travel agreement between our nations?:[/b]
[*][b]Are Vandelstenian businesses welcome to trade with your nation’s businesses and/or expand into your nation?:[/b]
[*][b]Would you like to enact a non-aggression pact between our nations?:[/b]
[*][b]Would you like to enact a mutual defense agreement between our nations?:[/b]
[*][b]Would you like to enact a free trade agreement between our nations?:[/b]
[*][b]Would you like to enact a scientific cooperation pact between our nations?:[/b]
[*][b]Are there additional pacts your nation would like to enact?:[/b]
[*][b]Any other information?:[/b]
[*][b]Any special requests?:[/b]
[*][b]Please declare any drugs, animals or foreign plants you may be bringing into the Federal Republic of Vandelstein:[/b]
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Registration Form - consulate
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[spoiler=Consulate Registration Form][list][*][b]Nation:[/b]
[*][b]Are you interested in opening a consulate in another city?[/b]
[*][b]If so, which cities? (Please refer to the attached map in the [i]CONSULATES[/i] section):[/b]
[*][b]Total number of consulates:[/b]
[*][b]Average number of diplomatic staff per consulate:[/b]
[*][b]Average number of security staff per consulate:[/b]
[*][b]Average number of support staff per consulate:[/b]
[*][b]Armament of security staff:[/b]
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