Identifying Different Types of Passports

Objectives By the end of this topic, you will be able to: Identify different types of passports Identify the identity cards issued in lieu of passports

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 What Is a Passport?

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 What Is a Passport? A passport is a formal document issued by a government to its citizens, subject, or nationals, which officially establishes the bearer’s identity and nationality.

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 What Is a Passport? A passport is an authorized document that allows the bearer to travel outside his or her own country. To travel internationally, passports must be current and valid. Date of Expiry 01/05/2016 Date of Expiry 01/05/2016 Some passports limit the countries to which travel is authorized.

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Types of Passports

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Types of Passports Passports are of different types. Click each type to learn more. Passports are of different types. Click each type to learn more. National Passport Official/ Special/ Service Passport Aliens Passport Laissez- Passer Diplomatic /Consular Passport Joint Passports

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Types of Passports National Passport These are standard National Passports issued by a country to its citizens. Most passengers travel by this passport. National Passport These are standard National Passports issued by a country to its citizens. Most passengers travel by this passport. National Passport Official/ Special/ Service Passport Aliens Passport Laissez- Passer Diplomatic /Consular Passport Joint Passports

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Types of Passports Aliens Passport Issued by a country to a resident who does not have citizenship. It also serves as a re-entry permit to a passenger to his or her country of residence. Aliens Passport Issued by a country to a resident who does not have citizenship. It also serves as a re-entry permit to a passenger to his or her country of residence. National Passport Official/ Special/ Service Passport Aliens Passport Laissez- Passer Diplomatic /Consular Passport Joint Passports

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Types of Passports Diplomatic or Consular Passport Issued to diplomats, consular and other government officials on missions. Under the International Law, the holders of this passport are entitled to certain diplomatic immunities and privileges, such as exemption from customs. Diplomatic or Consular Passport Issued to diplomats, consular and other government officials on missions. Under the International Law, the holders of this passport are entitled to certain diplomatic immunities and privileges, such as exemption from customs. National Passport Official/ Special/ Service Passport Aliens Passport Laissez- Passer Diplomatic /Consular Passport Joint Passports

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Types of Passports Joint Passport Travel documents shared by: Husband and wife with or without children Holder of the passport and a child/children under a certain age who may not necessarily be related Two or more children. The person named as the bearer can only travel alone with this passport. Joint Passport Travel documents shared by: Husband and wife with or without children Holder of the passport and a child/children under a certain age who may not necessarily be related Two or more children. The person named as the bearer can only travel alone with this passport. National Passport Official/ Special/ Service Passport Aliens Passport Laissez- Passer Diplomatic /Consular Passport Joint Passports

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Types of Passports Laissez-Passer International Red Cross passports issued by the United Nations. Laissez-Passer International Red Cross passports issued by the United Nations. National Passport Official/ Special/ Service Passport Aliens Passport Laissez- Passer Diplomatic /Consular Passport Joint Passports

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Types of Passports Official, Special, or Service Passport Some countries issue Official, Special or Service Passport to officials or other persons on government missions. The word Official, Special or Service is mentioned on the cover of these type of passports. Official, Special, or Service Passport Some countries issue Official, Special or Service Passport to officials or other persons on government missions. The word Official, Special or Service is mentioned on the cover of these type of passports. National Passport Official/ Special/ Service Passport Aliens Passport Laissez- Passer Diplomatic /Consular Passport Joint Passports

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Children’s Identity Cards

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Children’s Identity Cards Some countries issue a Children’s identity cards to minor instead of a passport. For children under 10 years of age, these identity cards do not require a photographs too. An Identity Card issued by The German Government to children up to 16 years old.

Check Your Understanding Match the following passports with the correct descriptions. Drag each circle on the left to its appropriate position on the right. Laissez-Passer Official passports Aliens passports Diplomatic or consular passports National passports Joint passports Official passports Issued by a country to its citizen Entitles more than one person to travel Issued by the UN Entitles diplomatic immunity Issued to a non citizen Passports Description

Summary You have completed the topic Identifying Different Types of Passports. The key points of this topics are: A passport is a travel document issued by a country to its citizens. The six different types of passports are: – National passports – Aliens passports – Diplomatic or consular passports – Joint passports – Laissez-Passer – Official Special or Service Passports Some countries issue a Children’s card to minors in lieu of passports