Passport
Last updated: May 13, 2025
Passports are government-issued travel documents that certify the holder's identity and citizenship, containing personal information, a photograph, and security features that allow individuals to travel internationally and re-enter their country of origin.
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Unique identifier typically printed on the data page (e.g. near 'Passport No.'). |
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The passport holder's full legal name. |
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Passport holder's date of birth. |
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City or region where the holder was born, if present. |
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Gender as listed in the passport (e.g., M, F, X). |
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Nationality or citizenship of the passport holder. |
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The date when the passport was issued. |
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Passport expiration date. |
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Government entity that issued the passport. |
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Type of passport (often 'P' for personal or 'D' for diplomatic). |
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Additional personal reference number (if present). |
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First line of the Machine-Readable Zone (MRZ). |
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Second line of the Machine-Readable Zone (MRZ). |
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