A passport is a travel document issued by a national government that usually identifies the bearer as a national of the issuing state and requests that the bearer be permitted to enter and pass through other countries.
Passports are connected with the right of legal protection abroad and the right to enter one's country of nationality. Passports usually contain the holder's photograph, signature, date of birth, nationality, and sometimes other means of individual identification.
Identification, and an official record of where you've been, where you're going, and whether officials at your destination have said it's okay for you to go there, and for how long and under what conditions.
A passport card is much less expensive than a passport book. It will get you into a few countries neighboring the US if you arrive by boat (or car, I think). However, if you plan to travel to another continent or plan to travel by air, you will need a passport book.
It serves as an identification that is recognised as such around the world. Just as important it certifies the holder's citizenship status and residency status in the country that issued the passport. This matters because most countries won't let you in unless they can be sure that they will have somewhere to deport you to if you misbehave.
To quote the United States Department of State,
"It is a document issued by a country to a citizen of that country, allowing that person to travel abroad and re-enter the home country."
Passport can be used for travelling from one country to another
The passport card is a smaller version of your passport which can be used for identification purposes.
You do not need to present a birth certificate to use a passport for its intended purpose. A passport alone is sufficient proof of nationality/citizenship. You may need to present a birth certificate in order to apply for a passport.
The main purpose for a passport & Visa is to prove one's identity. It also signifies that you are a citizen or a person in good standing.. It shows custom people you are a real person with no law violations.
Usually E-passport are for those under the Visa Waiver Program. They basically have the same purpose as the normal passport so you don't need to apply for them if you already have one.
1st Contact is a passport and visa service. They can assist with passport and visa applications and also expedite the process for those who are in a hurry.
In general, you do not need photo ID to board a Greyhound bus in the United States. However, if photo ID is required, a Mexican passport is valid for that purpose.
DFA's telephone number for this purpose is (632) 834-4000.
You cant get anywhere without a passport. A port is a doorway. To pass the port, you need a document commonly know as a passport. If you enter a country though a doorway (airport, seaport, borders), you need to show the passport. Always... in every country. The passport can also be used as a Persons Identification, but this is a secondary thing. It's main purpose is the passing through doorways from one country to another.
In order to get an Italian passport you need to be an Italian citizen. The same applies to any country's passports. That is the purpose of a passport, it is a proof of citizen. So the question is really: are you an Italian citizen? Or can you get Italian citizenship (naturalisation or because one of your parents was Italian).
It depends on what country you are from and purpose of your trip. If you are and American citizen, traveling as a tourist, all you need is a passport to enter the Philippines. Once there the Philippine Immigration will give you a 21 day visa.
To write an application letter for a bonafide certificate for a passport, address it to the appropriate authority or the school/university office responsible for providing such certificates. Clearly state your request for the bonafide certificate, mentioning the purpose (passport application) and necessary details like your name, student ID number, and reason for the request. Be polite and concise in your letter, and remember to include your contact information for any further communication.
There are a wide range of passport covers available, manufactured in many different materials, the most popular being leather and vinyl. There are no regulations relating to these items other than they must be fit for purpose.
Yes. Virtually any passport has a passport number