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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Your UK passport could be invalid and you do not even realise it

The HM Passport Office has issued a warning that many UK passport holders may not realize their passports are invalid if they have not signed them after receiving.

Mar 21 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Owners from Great Britain travelling to EU warned over pet passport โ€˜dodgeโ€™

British pet owners are cautioned against using foreign-issued pet passports to bypass expenses related to new EU travel regulations post-Brexit.

Mar 21 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

UK passport warning as holidaymakers could have to fork out ยฃ239

UK holidaymakers are warned that the cost of new or replacement passports will increase to ยฃ239.50 next month, prompting travelers to check their passports now.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Two Indians attempted to fly to Barcelona using foreign passports without visas

Two Indian nationals were caught at Vilnius Airport trying to travel to Spain using foreign passports without valid visas.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Russia accelerates the conscription of Ukrainians in occupied territories

Russia is intensifying the forced conscription of Ukrainians in occupied areas, compelling individuals to obtain Russian passports and register for military service.

Mar 18 โ€ข 03:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

War Day 1484: Russia Intensifies Forced Recruitment of Ukrainians in Occupied Territories

Russia has intensified the forced recruitment of Ukrainians in occupied territories, compelling them to take Russian passports and register for military service.

Mar 18 โ€ข 03:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

IT problems at the police: Challenges in issuing passports and ID cards

The Norwegian police are currently facing IT problems that are impacting their ability to issue passports and ID cards.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

The Police's IT Problems Are Resolved

The Norwegian police resolved significant IT issues that had temporarily affected the issuance of passports and ID cards.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

The police have IT problems

Norwegian police are experiencing IT issues that are affecting the issuance of passports and ID cards.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Guatemalan Consulate arrives in Indiana on March 20: passports and certificates without going to Chicago

The Guatemalan Consulate will provide mobile services in Indiana on March 20 and 21, allowing residents to obtain crucial documents like passports and birth certificates without traveling to Chicago.

Mar 15 โ€ข 23:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It's not the cell phone or the shoe: the travel item with the most bacteria at airports is the passport

A new study reveals that passports, rather than cell phones or shoes, harbor the most bacteria at airports, raising concerns about hygiene among airport staff.

Mar 15 โ€ข 22:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Top 10 most powerful passports in Africa by visa-free access

Seychelles tops the Henley Passport Index as Africa's strongest passport, providing access to 154 destinations without a visa.

Mar 15 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Wrong turn at Ont., border leads to 6 fake passport seizures, 3 charged

Three individuals have been charged after border officers at the Peace Bridge seized forged Canadian passports and other fraudulent items.

Mar 13 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police executes warrant in Paty do Alferes in operation against passport fraud

The Federal Police of Brazil conducted an operation in Paty do Alferes targeting fraudulent issuance of Brazilian passports linked to illegal migration.

Mar 12 โ€ข 21:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police carry out searches in Copacabana and Barra in action against scheme of Brazilian passports used for illegal migration

The Brazilian Federal Police executed Operation Perfรญdia to investigate a fraudulent passport scheme facilitating illegal migration.

Mar 12 โ€ข 20:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

HM Passport Office warning for Brits - 3 key checks to do now ahead of summer

The HM Passport Office has warned British travelers to check their passports ahead of the busy spring and summer travel season to avoid delays or being turned away at airports.

Mar 12 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

British tourists warned to check passports for Europe travel or risk ยฃ150 cost

British tourists are advised to check their passport validity to avoid potential costs of over ยฃ150 for European travel due to new regulations.

Mar 12 โ€ข 04:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

UK passport warning to all families ahead of summer holidays

The HM Passport Office has issued a warning to families about renewing passports before traveling during the upcoming summer holidays.

Mar 12 โ€ข 04:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Fees are going up for Canadian passports and other travel documents

Canada is increasing fees for passports and travel documents beginning March 31, 2026, in response to inflation and service costs.

Mar 11 โ€ข 20:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Expert sounds alarm after study finds popular travel item carries far more bacteria than expected

A recent study reveals that passports carry significantly higher levels of bacteria compared to other travel items, raising concerns about hygiene during travel.

Mar 11 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Government passport warning to anyone travelling during the Easter holidays

UK holidaymakers are being urged by the HM Passport Office to check their passports ahead of the bustling Easter travel period to avoid potential disruptions.

Mar 11 โ€ข 02:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Presidential Proclamation 10998: the CBP list that restricts entry to the U.S. for those with these passports

The article discusses Presidential Proclamation 10998, which restricts U.S. entry for citizens from 20 countries, including Iran, Afghanistan, and Haiti, as part of the Trump administration's immigration policies.

Mar 10 โ€ข 20:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuador among the 50 most powerful passports in the world, according to the global ranking

Ecuador's passport now ranks 48th in the Henley Passport Index for 2026, allowing visa-free access to 93 countries.

Mar 10 โ€ข 18:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Brits urged to check passport for five details or risk missing flights

British travellers are advised to check their passports for five crucial details to avoid being turned away at airport departure gates.

Mar 10 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Warning to anyone who's ever misplaced their passport

UK passport holders are advised to check their passports and ensure they are stored securely to prevent loss or theft.

Mar 10 โ€ข 13:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Three new features in mCitizen. It's about ID cards and passports

The mCitizen app now allows users to report and request the invalidation of ID cards in cases of data theft.

Mar 10 โ€ข 11:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Bulj Won, and the State Pays the Costs: Covid Passports Are Gone

Mayor Miro Bulj of Sinj has been acquitted of all charges related to the non-introduction of COVID passports, which the Croatian government had mandated.

Mar 9 โ€ข 16:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian officials due to decline in democracy

The European Union has suspended visa-free travel for holders of Georgian diplomatic and official passports, citing a decline in democracy and suppression of opposition in Georgia.

Mar 6 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

TOHOH โŸฉ Showing your passport but not being allowed on the plane? This mistake can ruin your travel plans

Many travelers are unaware that insufficient blank pages in their passports can prevent them from boarding a flight, even if their passports are valid.

Mar 6 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Finland investigates whether 10-year passports can be applied for digitally from abroad

Finland is exploring the possibility of applying for 10-year passports digitally from abroad, pending a legislative reform.

Mar 6 โ€ข 10:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dispatched an emergency team: "Can issue passports and lend money"

Sweden's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has deployed an emergency team to provide consular assistance to around 20,000 Swedes in the Persian Gulf amid escalating tensions following Israeli and US attacks on Iran.

Mar 4 โ€ข 12:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Passport holders warned to act now or risk 'not being able to travel' in Europe

Passport holders are being advised to take urgent action to avoid potential travel disruptions in Europe due to passport validity issues.

Mar 4 โ€ข 09:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What is the goal?

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces questioning in the House of Representatives Budget Committee regarding the government's plan on the use of maiden names, particularly their potential inclusion on official documents like passports and driver's licenses.

Mar 3 โ€ข 06:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Traveling with Dogs: Not Without My Darling!

Dog owners must navigate various regulations when traveling within the EU with their pets.

Mar 2 โ€ข 21:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Finland's New Announcement Regarding Russia

Finland will not accept non-biometric Russian passports starting from June but will allow certain exceptions.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finland no longer accepts all Russian passports

Finland will stop accepting non-biometric Russian passports starting June 1, with certain exemptions for minors and specific cases.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finland will not accept Russian non-biometric passports starting from June

Finland has announced that starting from June, it will no longer accept Russian passports that do not contain biometric identification.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

While It Should Be 'Single Use of Maiden Name'... Prime Minister Takaichi Says 'Dual Listing is Necessary' for Passports and Licenses

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that it's necessary to consider dual listing of maiden names on official documents despite previous indications for single use only.

Mar 2 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Latest UK passport rules for holidaymakers with ยฃ235 warning

UK travelers are warned to verify their passports due to new travel rules and the risk of being turned away at the airport if their documents are not valid.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Families and young people rush to process their passport to go on vacation: 'We want to know new places'

In Ecuador, families and young professionals are hurrying to obtain passports ahead of the vacation season, aiming to travel to new destinations.

Feb 28 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Everything you should know as UK red passport warning issued

UK travelers are warned to check the validity of their old red passports before summer holidays due to new international entry requirements.

Feb 28 โ€ข 02:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Among them is Hamidti's brother.. Controversy in Kenya over granting passports to Rapid Support Forces members

A political and legal controversy in Kenya has erupted over the issuance of Kenyan passports to Sudanese individuals connected to the Rapid Support Forces, including the brother of a prominent Sudanese leader.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Boniface Mwangi Demands Answers On 'Sale' of Kenyan Passports to Foreigners

Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has raised concerns over the alleged issuance of Kenyan passports to foreigners, claiming it was done under questionable orders from high government officials.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Only for one day in March: Miami will allow U.S. passport processing without prior appointment

Miami, Florida will host an event on March 12 where U.S. passports can be processed without an appointment, aimed at first-time applicants using form DS-11.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Ten years in prison sentenced to former civil registry official who issued passports without entering the money into the collection system

John G., a former civil registry official in Zamora, Ecuador, was sentenced to ten years in prison for embezzlement after issuing passports without depositing the collected fees into the official system.

Feb 26 โ€ข 23:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Passport Office tells Brits 'you may not be able to travel'

The UK Passport Office is warning citizens to check their passports for damage that may prevent them from traveling.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Dual nationality: Keep calm and carry two passports

The article discusses the implications of stricter entry rules for dual nationals in the UK, France's dual citizenship policies, and the evolving trends in global citizenship.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Verdict at the Munich II Regional Court: FFP2 Masks, a Revolver, and Forged Passports

A businessman from Gauting was sentenced to five years and ten months in prison for tax evasion and possession of illegal firearms in connection with false sales of FFP2 masks during the pandemic.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

What to know about new passport requirements for British dual citizens starting today

New UK passport entry rules for dual citizens take effect today, requiring valid UK passports for entry.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Police: The Demand for Passports Collapsed

The demand for passports and identity cards in Finland significantly decreased in 2025 compared to 2024, with a notable drop of over 30%.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:15 UTC

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