The Office of Foreign Relations currently serves as the only department which is authorized to send confirmed diplomatic communications and other official documentation to other nations. The Office of Foreign Relations serves to improve relations internationally, and to allow Aquitaynian diplomatic presence to be established in many nations abroad, so as to better have a handle on any sort of emergency that may occur, as well as to be in contact with such a nation's government, which is seen as the main priority for the Office of Foreign Relations.
Each and every diplomat sent overseas has been given a degree in International Diplomacy, Foreign Relations, Foreign Policy, and Economics. Each is highly qualified and hand picked for any assignment they're given. Likewise, it is expected of nations seeking an embassy within Aquitayne to have sufficient officials to be sent to represent your country. Once an embassy is confirmed as being established, construction of that embassy (if it is not a pre-destined plot) will begin immediately according to your government's specifications.
The acting Marshal of the Office of Foreign Relations is Marshal HowardTye, who has worked in the Office of Foreign Relations for over 25 years after having a successful 20 year career in the Aquitaynian Guardsmen. Marshal Tye reviews all diplomatic communiques and official letters being sent from Aquitayne and those being received to Aquitayne. He also has the final judgement on whether or not an embassy or pact is to be established; though the latter must come of course with confirmation from the Fuhrer.
Subject | May be arrested or detained | Residence may be entered subject to ordinary procedures | May be issued traffic ticket | May be subpoenaed as witness | May be prosecuted |
Ambassador or equivalent | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Member of embassy administrative or technical staff | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Member of embassy service staff | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No for official acts. Otherwise, yes |
Career consular officers | Yes, if for a felony and pursuant to a warrant. | Yes | Yes | No, for official acts. Testimony may not be compelled in any case. | No for official acts. Otherwise, yes |
Honourary consular officers | Yes | Yes | Yes | No, for official acts. Yes, in all other cases | No for official acts. Otherwise, yes |
Consular employees | Yes | Yes | Yes | No, for official acts. Yes, in all other cases | No for official acts. Otherwise, yes |
Below you may find the Applications necessary for an Embassy or Consulate to be constructed within Aquitayne, as well as multiple other forms that might be of use if you are seeking something other than an Embassy; note, however, that some agreements require the establishment of an Embassy before such a treaty may be signed. If there is something you would like that cannot be filled out by one of the applications below, please write a formal letter.
Embassy/Consulate Application
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[align=center][size=130]Application for an Embassy[/size][/align]
[b][u]National Information[/u][/b]
[list][*] Nation Name (Full):
[*] Government Type:
[*] Head of State:
[*] Head of Government:
[*] First World Nation, Second World, or Third World Classification?:
[*] Political Stability from 1 to 10 (10 being most stable):
[*] Head of Diplomatic Offices:[/list]
[b][u]Ambassadorial Information[/u][/b]
[list][*] Ambassador's Name:
[*] Age:
[*] Family (If any):
[*] Medical Issues:
[*] Qualifications:[/list]
[b][u]Staff and Technical Information[/u][/b]
[list][*] Number of Staff Total:
[*] Diplomatic Staff:
[*] Security:
[*] Other:
[*] Number and Types of Firearms to be brought:
[*] Number and Types of Vehicles to be used:[/list]
[b][u]Miscellaneous[/u][/b]
[list][*] Where would you like your Embassy to be located?:
[*] Would you like an Aquitaynian Embassy to be established in your nation?:
[*] Would you like to enter talks for any other purposes?:
[*] Are there any special requests?:
[*] Do you have any questions?:
[*] Please list any plant-life, animals, and legal medication you are bringing:[/list]
Trade Application
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[align=center][size=130]Application for Trade[/size][/align]
[b][u]National Information:[/u][/b]
[list][*] Nation Name (Full):
[*] Government Type:
[*] Head of State:
[*] Head of Government:
[*] First World Nation, Second World, or Third World Classification?:
[*] Political Stability from 1 to 10 (10 being most stable):
[*] Raw Materials:[/list]
[b][u]Trade[/u][/b]
[list][*] Trade Tariff percentage:
[*] Materials to be traded:
[*] Length of Trade Agreement:
[*] Route of Trade (Select all that apply): [ ] Air [ ] Sea [ ] Land
[*] Resources you would like:
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Extradition Treaty (Embassy Required)
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[align=center][size=130][/size]Application for an Extradition Treaty[/align]
[b][u]National Information:[/u][/b]
[list][*] Nation Name (Full):
[*] Government Type:
[*] Head of State:
[*] Head of Government:
[*] First World Nation, Second World, or Third World Classification?:
[*] Political Stability from 1 to 10 (10 being most stable):
[*] Crime Rate:[/list]
[b][u]Extradition[/u][/b]
[list][*] For what crimes would you like extradition?:
[*] Do you agree to extradite such criminals in a timely manner?:
[*] Do you agree to extradite all criminals regardless of crime?:
[*] Do you agree to combat crimes on the high seas, such as piracy?:
[*] Do you agree to hold criminals scheduled for extradition in separate facilities than those that are remaining within your nation?:[/list]
Passport Recognition
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[align=center][size=130]Application for Passport Recognition[/size][/align]
[list][*] Nation Name (Full):
[*] Government Type:
[*] Head of State:
[*] Head of Government:
[*] First World Nation, Second World, or Third World Classification?:
[*] Political Stability from 1 to 10 (10 being most stable):
[*] Civil Rights Rating:[/list]
[b][u]Passport[/u][/b]
[list][*] What color is your nation's Passport?:
[*] What Types of Passports do you have?:
[*] Does your Passport have security features that prevent counterfeit?:
[*] How many Passports are issued annually?:
[*] Is there a message located inside your Passport?:
[*] What language(s) does your passport utilize?:
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The Office of Foreign Relations also recognizes the importance for persons to travel internationally that may not have citizenship in the nation they're visiting. While Passports cover this, in some cases such documentation is not enough. As such, the Office of Foreign Relations has authorized the granting of Visas for persons wishing to stay in the Fascist Empire of Aquitayne for prolonged periods of time. Such types of Visas are as follows:
- Transit Visas - Transit Visas are issued to any persons who travel through Aquitayne to reach a secondary destination. A Transit Visa should always accompany a foreign Passport if a flight connects through Aquitayne.
- Private Visa - This type of Visa can be used if a resident of Aquitayne has requested you to come and visit them for a long period of time.
- Business Visa - Business Visas are granted to persons who need to enter the country for long amounts of time due to business; this Visa may prelude to a Working Visa.
- Student Visa - Student Visas are granted to anyone who has record of acceptance to an Aquitaynian institution of learning that is not a resident or citizen of Aquitayne. If someone with such a Visa is expelled from their institution, they are expected to leave the country within two weeks.
- Diplomatic Visa - Diplomatic Visas are granted only to persons who are registered as a Diplomat of a foreign country, as listed in the Embassy Application forms; such a person should also have a Diplomatic Passport.
- Visa On Arrival - This type of Visa is granted to persons who do not have a Visa as listed above, but are attempting to enter the country.
- Unrecognized Passport Visa - If a person tries to enter Aquitayne using a Passport that isn't legally recognized, they may acquire a Unrecognized Passport Visa, which can then be divided into a Visa listed above depending on why they are visiting and where they're from.
Visas are required for any persons travelling into the Fascist Empire of Aquitayne, and is required to be accompanied by a Passport. Aquitayne requires Passports to be recognized (otherwise known as Recognized Passports) for someone to enter the country. Recognized Passports are listed below:
Recognized Passports
Mesoland
Condunum
Calmerica
Comrade Commisar (As well as the Four Provinces)
Symphonia
Knoxcrest
Ranbo
Ganos Lao
Jolthig
Greater Evil Imperial Japanese Dystopia
New Hayesalia
Neu Engollon
The Free Monarchy of Daragal