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A passport is an official travel document issued by a state to its citizens or, in some cases, to foreigners, allowing them to exit and enter a country. It serves as proof of identity and nationality and is used for border control and international travel. Etymology The word "passport" originates from the medieval Italian terms passa porto ("to pass the harbor") or passa porte ("to pass the gates"), referring to documents required for crossing city gates or harbors. The modern concept of passpor