Article 22 requires consent for entry
United Nations
Article 22 establishes the inviolability of diplomatic mission premises and prohibits entry by host-state agents without the head of mission's consent.
Based on: United Nations
World
Under the Vienna Convention, do host-country police need permission to enter an embassy?
Published
Verdict
True
Verification confidenceHigh
Explanation
Yes. Article 22 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations makes embassy premises inviolable: host-country authorities may enter only with the consent of the head of mission.
The treaty states this requirement directly and also requires the host country to protect the mission against intrusion or damage. Global Affairs Canada's guidance confirms the consent requirement for diplomatic premises in its explanation of how inviolability applies.
This protection does not remove diplomats' duty to respect local laws. Nor should embassy rules be automatically applied to consulates: Canadian guidance distinguishes consular premises, where permission may be presumed for urgent protective action during a fire or other disaster.
Key takeaway
Embassy inviolability restricts entry by host-country authorities. Consular premises follow a different set of rules.
Evidence
Supports the claim
Canadian guidance confirms the diplomatic-premises rule
Global Affairs Canada
Canada's official guidance states that diplomatic premises can only be entered with the express consent of the head of mission, confirming how the treaty rule is applied.
Based on: Global Affairs Canada
Legal duties and consular rules remain distinct
United Nations; Global Affairs Canada
Article 41 preserves the duty to respect host-country laws. Canadian guidance separately identifies a fire or disaster qualification for entry into consular premises.
Based on: United Nations
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