Global Passport Fees 2023: How much do you pay?
Updated article! Turkish passport fees have surged by 122% due to currency inflation, leading to a 10-year passport now costing $202. Which makes the Turkish…
Qing Dynasty Passport 1891
Passport History Qing Dynasty The term “passport” first appeared in Chinese passport documents during the Qing Dynasty in 1689 when the Sino-Russian Treaty of Nibuchu…
The European Union Laissez-Passer of 2022
In 2022, the European Commission unveiled a new look for their Laissez-Passer document, an essential identification and travel document for their employees. This describes the…
Passport collectors market situation
Passports Passport collectors market situation Collecting old passports was and still is a challenge, as such documents are in general not much available on the…
Prince Joachim zu Fuerstenberg Double-Passport
Sometimes it’s surprising to see the incoming emails from readers. I received the message below, and it’s truly mind-blowing. Prince Joachim Fuerstenberg Passport The Reader’s…
Architect of the Brandenburg Gate – Carl Langhans
Carl Gotthardt Langhans, often known as Carl Gotthardt Langhans, the Elder, made an enduring mark on architectural history. Renowned for his iconic masterpiece, the Brandenburg…
Diplomatic Passport France 1880
Diplomatic Passport France 1880 Issued to Georges Firmin-Didot, Attaché of the French Republic sent to his post at the Holy See (Vatican), released in Paris,…
Unlocking the Past: Old Passports and Their Stories
In the early 20th century, passports were still a relatively new concept. They were often handwritten documents, not the standardized booklets we know today. This…