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   passport

   /ˈpɑːspɔːt/

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   • 1. an official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries: "a British citizen with a valid passport does not need a visa to visit the US" Similar travel documenttravel paperspaperstravel permitvisaidentity cardIDlaissez-passer
   • ▪ a thing that ensures admission to or the achievement of something: "good qualifications are a passport to success" Similar keypathwayrouteavenuemeans of accessdoordoorwayentryentréeadmissionadmittanceopen sesame

   Word Origin late 15th century (denoting authorization to depart from a port): from French passeport, from passer ‘to pass’ + port ‘seaport’.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PassportPassport - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · A passport is an official travel document issued by a government that certifies a person's identity and nationality for international travel. A passport allows its bearer to enter and temporarily reside in a foreign country, access local aid and protection, and obtain consular assistance from their government.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › diplomatic-passportDIPLOMATIC PASSPORT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   2 days ago · DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT definition: 1. a passport (= an official document containing personal information that allows a person to…. Learn more.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Henley_Passport_IndexHenley Passport Index - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · The Henley Passport index ranks passports according to the number of destinations that can be reached using a particular country's ordinary passport without the need of a prior visa ("visa-free"). The survey ranks 199 passports against 227 destination countries, territories, and micro-states.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Travel_visaTravel visa - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Passports and visas became usually necessary as travel documents only after World War I. Up until that point in time, passports and visas were usually the same type of travel documents. In the modern world, visas have become separate secondary travel documents, with passports acting as the primary travel documents.

6. epassport-photo.com › blogs › passport-photo-vsPassport Photo vs. Regular Photo: Exploring the Distinct ...

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   2 days ago · Conclusion. Passport photos and regular photos stand as distinct yet interconnected entities, each weaving a unique narrative of identity, authenticity, and creativity. Passport photos, with their formal guidelines and focus on identification, remind us of the practical and legal dimensions of our lives.

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   2 days ago · Updated August 07, 2024. Reviewed by. Khadija Khartit. Fact checked by. Vikki Velasquez. What Is a Countersignature? A countersignature is an additional signature added to a document...

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   What does passport mean?

   • This article is about passports issued by national governments. For travel documents in general (including laissez-passers, identity cards, certificates of identity, and travel documents for animals ), see travel document. For other uses of the term "passport", see Passport (disambiguation).

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   What is a passport & how does it work?

   • A passport is an official travel document issued by a government that certifies a person's identity and nationality for international travel. A passport allows its bearer to enter and temporarily reside in a foreign country, access local aid and protection, and obtain consular assistance from their government.

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   What is a passport etymology?

   • Chamber's etymological dictionary of the English language. W. and R. Chambers. pp. 366. passport, pass'pōrt, n. orig. permission to pass out of port or through the gates; a written warrant granting permission to travel. ^ Lopez, Robert Sebationo; W. Raymond, Irving (2001). Medieval Trade in the Mediterranean World: Illustrative Documents.

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   What is the difference between a passport and a visa?

   • In the modern world, visas have become separate secondary travel documents, with passports acting as the primary travel documents. Some visas can be granted on arrival or by prior application at the country's embassy or consulate, or through a private visa service specialist who is specialized in the issuance of international travel documents.

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9. www.bbc.com › sport › olympicsBoxer gender eligibility: Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting row ...

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   5 days ago · Boxing at Paris 2024 has been overshadowed by a row about the eligibility of two fighters in the women's competition. Algeria's Imane Khelif and Taiwanese fighter Lin Yu-ting are guaranteed at ...