Types Of Passport

Author: Appu  /  Category: Passport, Travel Formalities

Normal Passport :

Most countries issue a normal passport.

Aliens Passport :

This type of passport is issued to an alien resident of the issuing country. An alien is classified as a person living in the country of which he is not a citizen. In general, however, non-residents or aliens would travel on a passport of their citizenship.

Children’s Identity Card :

These may be issued to minors instead of a passport. For example, the German “Kinderausweis”. However, not all countries accept these. Therefore, care should be taken in checking their acceptability for the countries to which the child is travelling.

Diplomatic Or Consular Passport :

This type of passport is issued to Diplomatic, Consular or other government officials on missions, entitling the bearer to Diplomatic or Consular status under International Law and Custom.

The Information Contained In Different Passports

Author: Appu  /  Category: Passport, Travel Formalities

The information contained in different passport are also similar, which includes :

  • Family name, first and middle names
  • Nationality
  • Date and place of birth
  • Sex
  • Place and date of issue, and date of expiry
  • Issuing authority
  • Number of children
  • Observations and exceptions
  • Holder’s photograph and signature

There are certain other types of travel documents issued in lieu of passports like ID cards, military ID cards, travel certificates, birth certificates, etc.