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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers below reflect the arrangements of the External Affairs Department of the Velocity Interoperability Network as of 6 September 2026. They will be revised as the Network's representations open, as further instruments are concluded and as travel advice is reviewed.

If your question is not answered here, write to contact@foreign.gov.vin. See also Consular Services, Travel Advice and Representations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the External Affairs Department do?

Why was the Department established?

Where are the Network's representations, and when do they open?

How do I write to a representation?

Who may ask for consular assistance?

What should I do if I am in difficulty beyond the boundaries of the Network?

Should I tell the Department that I am travelling?

What do the four levels of travel advice mean?

Can my organisation make its own agreement with a body outside the Network?

How can I obtain a copy of an agreement?

How is an officer of an external body accredited to the Network?

Does the Department publish statistics?