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What Is a Passport? Travel Document Basics
In brief
A passport is an official travel document issued by a government that identifies the holder for international travel. Application rules and validity periods differ by country — use your government’s passport office site.
A passport is an official travel document issued by a government that identifies the holder for international travel. Application rules and validity periods differ by country — use your government’s passport office site.
Passport vs visa?
A passport identifies you; a visa is permission from another country to enter under its rules.
Lost passport tip?
Contact your government passport office or embassy guidance immediately.
Is this an application form?
No.
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Last updated: 12 Oct 2026. Re-check linked official sources before citing figures.
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