The aim is to strengthen the ties between Honorary Consulates and the Czech public administration. The status of consular posts is defined by the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, which distinguishes between:

• consular posts headed by career consular officers, and
• consular posts headed by honorary consular officers.

Honorary Consuls work on a voluntary basis and receive no remuneration for their services. They primarily promote the interests of the Czech Republic abroad, develop contacts in the fields of trade, culture, science and education, and provide assistance to Czech nationals affected by crises or emergencies abroad.

The powers and responsibilities of Honorary Consuls are set out in the Statute of the Honorary Consular Officer of the Czech Republic and further detailed in the Instructions relating to the Exercise of Consular Functions.

The network of Honorary Consulates began to emerge after 1989 and has continued to develop ever since. Today, the Czech Republic maintains over 250 Honorary Consulates worldwide. Their role is to support Czech diplomacy, foster economic relations, safeguard the interests of Czech nationals and strengthen bilateral ties.

Individuals appointed as Honorary Consuls are respected persons who have lived in their regions on a long-term basis, are well acquainted with local conditions and maintain strong contacts with local authorities. Honorary Consuls are appointed on the recommendation of the relevant Czech diplomatic mission, subject to the consent of the receiving State.

Honorary Consuls represent the interests of the Czech Republic and its nationals abroad, particularly in emergency situations, promote tourism, and encourage cultural and economic cooperation. They are subordinate to the head of the relevant Czech Embassy or Consulate General.

Through their activities, Honorary Consuls make a significant contribution to the effective implementation of Czech foreign policy. In today's globalised world, their role continues to grow in importance.