Welcome to the Utah Consular Corps

The Utah Consular Corps is a group of dedicated individuals who work to foster international relations and support the global community. Our team is made up of passionate professionals from various backgrounds, who are committed to promoting diplomacy and assisting foreign nationals in Utah.

We are proud to serve as a bridge between nations, helping to facilitate trade, cultural exchanges, and cooperation. Through our work, we strive to strengthen the ties between Utah and countries around the world, and promote mutual understanding and collaboration.

As a member of the Utah Consular Corps, you will have the opportunity to engage with diplomats, government officials, and business leaders. Together, we can make a difference and contribute to a more interconnected world.

The Utah Consular Corps (UCC) was founded in 2001 in the spirit of the upcoming 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic & Paralympic Games. The Utah Consular Corps is an organization consisting of Career and Honorary Consuls in the State of Utah. They are members of a country’s foreign service or are local residents that have been appointed by a foreign government to perform consular duties. The Utah Consular Corps aims to increase diplomatic relations, commerce, and cultural diplomacy between Utah, it’s residents, and international governments.

Who we are /

Our Mission /

Our mission is to foster diplomacy and strong, cooperative relationships between Utah and the rest of the world.

We will work diligently to be present in our community and serve as a connection to the world while bringing prosperity to the countries that we represent, as well as the State of Utah. Our goal is to become one of the States with the most honorary and career consuls representing nations around the world, furthering diplomacy and fostering friendship based upon mutual interests. Through this, we will be a conduit for business, educational, and cultural endeavors.

Our Vision /

Founded in 2001, the Utah Consular Corps was formed to specifically address the demands of the 2002 Winter Olympics, but continues to serve the following purposes:

  • Foster relationships between Utah residents, foreign consular officers, and citizens of foreign countries

  • Foster cooperation of Utah consuls with Utah-based international cultural, athletic, civic, and economic events

  • Increase communication and fellowship among the foreign consular officers serving in Utah

  • Serve as a resource to inform the Consuls and the public about consular duties, responsibilities, and practices

What we do /

Frequently asked questions /

  • Consular Officers develop economic, commercial, scientific and cultural relationships between their respective country of representation and the area in which they serve. Consular officers also safeguard the interests of the country of origin and its citizens traveling or resident in their present consular district.

    • Promoting commerce through trade, technology transfer and bilateral investments

    • Facilitate scientific, academic, cultural, business and professional exchanges

    • Arrange official visits to their representative countries as well as respective visiting officials to the consular's district

    • Provide useful economic, social, cultural and tourist information about their country of representation​

    • Issuing passports and other official documents

    • Issuing visas to the country of origin

    • Assisting travelers in distress, especially when facing problems with local law enforcement or immigration authorities

    • Signing death certificates

    • Legalizing or delivering official documents

  • Embassies must submit a diplomatic note to request approval from The Department of State’s Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) to establish a new consular post headed by an honorary consular officer. The note must contain a detailed justification for the request.

    To be eligible for appointment as an honorary consular officer, and to retain such status, a person must:

    • be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR);

    • not hold an office of profit or trust with the U.S. Government or a position with a state, county, or other municipality of the United States and which is considered by such entity to be incompatible with the duties of an honorary consular officer;

    • obtain permission from the Secretary of the Department concerned, if he or she holds a commission as a Reserve Officer in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces;

    • reside full-time in the area where the embassy is requesting representation; and

    • be age 21 or over.

    • OFM expects that foreign governments will seek to nominate individuals of good standing and reputation in the community.

    • The Department will review the complete application package and provide its approval or denial in a diplomatic note to the Embassy.

    Please refer to the U.S. Department of State’s website for additional information and details: https://www.state.gov/honorary-consular-officers-posts/