A passport is a recognised travel document that reveals a person’s identification and is issued by a government. A passport allows for easier access to consular services and travel to and from foreign nations. A passport is proof of a person’s identification and nationality. Passports typically include the holder’s full name, picture, birthplace, date of birth, signature, and passport expiration date. While national governments normally issue passports, some subnational governments[a] have the authority to do so for residents living inside their borders.

Many countries currently issue (or intend to issue) biometric passports with implanted microchips, which make them machine readable and challenging to counterfeit. Over 150 jurisdictions were issuing e-passports as of January 2019.

A passport is a widely accepted form of identification that a government issues to travellers. Access to consular services and international travel are made simpler with a passport. A passport serves as documentation of a person’s identity and nationality. The full name, photo, birthplace, date of birth, signature, and passport expiration date are often included on passports. While it is often the responsibility of national governments to issue passports, several subnational governments[a] have the power to do so for citizens residing inside their borders.

Numerous nations presently issue (or plan to issue) biometric passports with embedded microchips, making them machine readable and difficult to forge. As of January 2019, more than 150 jurisdictions were issuing electronic passports.

A passport is a widely accepted form of identification that a government issues to travellers. Access to consular services and international travel are made simpler with a passport. A passport serves as documentation of a person’s identity and nationality. The full name, photo, birthplace, date of birth, signature, and passport expiration date are often included on passports. While it is often the responsibility of national governments to issue passports, several subnational governments[a] have the power to do so for citizens residing inside their borders.

Numerous nations presently issue (or plan to issue) biometric passports with embedded microchips, making them machine readable and difficult to forge. As of January 2019, more than 150 jurisdictions were issuing electronic passports.