A
passport is a document, issued by a national
government,
which certifies, for the purpose of international travel, the identity
and nationality of its holder. The elements of identity are name, date
of birth, ***, and place of birth.
A passport does not of itself entitle the passport holder entry into
another country, nor to consular protection
while abroad or any other
privileges. It does, however, normally entitle the passport holder to
return to the country that issued the passport. Rights to consular
protection arise from international agreements, and the right to return
arises from the laws of the issuing country. A passport does not
represent the right or the place of residence of the passport holder in
the country that issued the passport.
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