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- Most countries issue normal passports to its citizens/nationals, which comply with the definition given in the previous section?
- This type of passport may be issued to individuals living in a country, even though they are not citizens or nationals of that country?
- Issued by some countries only, instead of a passport to minor children who have not reached a specified minimum age, e.g. the German "Kinderausweis". These documents are normally accepted for international travel only as the result of bilateral agreements between governments, and may not be recognized by many countries. Accordingly, travel agents must always verify that the country to which the child is travelling will accept such cards?
- Issued to diplomatic, consular and other government officials on missions entitling the bearer to diplomatic or consular status under international law and custom?
- International Red Cross and Laissez-Passer (Safe Conduct) travel documents supplied for refugees and/or stateless persons. These passports are issued by international organizations such as the United Nations and the International Red Cross, and are generally accepted for international travel - subject to certain additional requirements?
- Issued to government officials or other persons on government missions. The type of passports has to be specified by the issuing authority?
- Other, alternative documents of identity, as described above, may be permitted for international travel in some cases. However, they may not have the same legal effect or status as passports, and may be valid only for travel between a limited number of countries and for specified purposes. The travel agent must always verify that persons seeking to travel using a document of identity other than a national passport should comply with minumum?