This temporary American passport was issued to a family traveling to occupied Germany to visit their father, who was in the Air Force.

Snapshot Secrets: 5 Surprising Facts About Passport Photos

ByIlya

Passport photos capture our no-smile rule-abiding selves, specifically designed for identification as we traverse borders. However, there’s a plethora of quirky and fascinating tales hidden behind these seemingly straightforward photos. Dive in for five facts that’ll offer a fresh perspective on your next passport pic: 1. A Casual Affair: Venture back to the early 20th…

The diplomatic passport of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta is said to be the rarest passport in the world.

Exclusive Passports: The Fascinating World of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta

ByIlya

The Sovereign Military Order of Malta issues the world’s rarest passport, with only a few hundred people possessing one. As of February 2018, there were around 500 diplomatic passports in circulation. Eligibility for this passport is exclusive and limited. However, the passport’s utility is restricted, as countries such as the United Kingdom, United States, and…