Investigate the benefits of dealing with a Canada consulate Canadian embassies and consulates serve the interests of their citizens. They facilitate work permits, visas, student visas and all the paperwork associated with studying or working outside of Canada.

I recommend:  For Canadians living and working in other countries, the Canadian embassies and consulates have information and services that aid their citizens doing business outside the country. Visas, work permits passports and issues of immigration are country specific and applied for at the local Canada embassy. The Canadian Embassy in Korea provides a fair representation of what a consulate provides.

Know the resources of Canadian embassies and consulates If you are Canadian preparing to leave the country, the Canadian consulates abroad offer important services and information for your use and safety.

I recommend:  Before you leave, register with Canadian embassies and consulates so that they can reach you in case of an emergency. If you don't register, use the Canadian embassy directory of consulates and embassies to get the phone numbers for the locations you will be traveling to. Canadian consulate information also contains links to travel warnings, passport info, and even supplemental life insurance. The Operations Centre of Foreign Affairs can be reached 24/7 from anywhere in the world for emergencies.

Use the resources of a Canadian consulate A Canadian consulate performs many functions for its citizens who are living or traveling abroad.

I recommend:  Take a look at the list of consul services provided by Canadian embassies abroad. This includes getting legal representation, making toll telephone calls on the behalf of citizens, document preparation, transmission of documents and helping people in desperate circumstances. More information with additional links provide information about the role of Canadian embassies abroad.