The Governor's Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development (OTTED) has the responsibility of monitoring U.S. laws and directives to ensure all federal treaties regarding foreign privileges and immunities

Florida hosts the fourth largest Consular Corps in the United States after California, New York, and Texas. Florida's ever-expanding Consular Corps currently consists of 118 consular missions and official trade/tourism offices, representing 78 countries. The offices listed in this directory are accredited by the U. S. Department of State and recognized by the Office of the Governor.

are properly observed in Florida. Rules have been established concerning foreign governmental officials that:

• establish a viable and current consular registration program

• produce and maintain an official Florida Consular Corps Directory

• maintain active communication with the U.S. Department of State to be currently informed of foreign governmental personnel stationed in Florida

• maintain an active dialogue with foreign countries that historically have dealings with Florida to keep them informed of proper consular procedures

• issue state credentials to foreign governmental officials who are properly verified by the U.S. Department of State

• verify entitlement to sales and use tax exemptions (according to U.S. Department of State guidelines) and Florida consular license plates for motor vehicles

• establish a system of communication to provide state and local law enforcement agencies with information on procedures relating to the arrest of foreign nationals

• coordinate special social, cultural, or educational activities between foreign governments and Florida

• notify all newly arrived foreign governmental officials of our offered services