An "embassy official" refers to a person who works for a government in a foreign country representing their own country's interests and assisting its citizens in various matters. Full definition
A few nights later, the diplomat and his wife invited over the family of another American embassy official who lived next door. (businessinsider.com)
• Provided Security and support for U.S. Embassy officials located in Iraq, developed, and implemented Department of State and Regional Security Office (RSO) property control and physical security and safety procedures following contract specifications. (resumemycareer.com)
The smart people on the stage — ambassador Gary Doer, former US embassy official Scotty Greenwood — told me I was being silly, and frankly had me convinced it was so. (macleans.ca)