Draft:Presentation of credentials ceremonies by country

This is a list of the different types of ceremonies accorded by country to an ambassador-designated during their presentation of their letter of credence. A letter of credence is a formal diplomatic letter that designates a diplomat as ambassador to another sovereign state. The letter is presented personally by the ambassador-designate to the receiving head of state in a formal ceremony, marking the beginning of the ambassadorship. Many governments hold presentation ceremonies with elements that are usually accorded to heads of state and government.

Angola
When the ambassador arrives at the Presidential Palace, they are greeted by an aide to the president. They then stand in front of a color guard bearing the flags of Angola and the ambassador's country, while a trumpeter renders musical honors. The ambassador then inspects a military guard of honor.

Once inside the Presidential Palace, the ambassador then presents their letter of credence to the president. The ambassador then introduces to the president staff from their embassy. The president, ambassador, and delegation then take an official photo, and the ambassador and president then hold talks on the bilateral relations between the two countries.

Benin
When the ambassador arrives at the Presidential Palace, they are greeted by an aide to the president. The ambassador then walks past a military band, which renders musical honors, and stands in front of a color guard bearing the flag of the Benin Armed Forces, while the military band plays the national anthem of the ambassador's country. The ambassador then inspects the guard of honor and enters the Presidential Palace.

The ambassador then presents their letter of credence to the president. A photo is then taken with the president, ambassador, and embassy staff, and talks are then held to discuss the bilateral relations between the two countries. The ambassador then gives remarks to the media.