1. A formal document certifying a person’s identity and citizenship so that the person may travel to and from a foreign country. [Cases: Citizens 10.
2. C.J.S. Citizens §§ 24–27.]
2. SEA LETTER.
3. SAFE CONDUCT .
“A passport is the universally accepted evidence of a person’s identity and nationality. It does not give its bearer the right to travel in another country, but it does request that other governments permit him to travel in their territories or within their jurisdictions. It also entitles him to the protection and assistance of his own diplomatic and consular officers abroad.” Burdick H. Brittin, International Law for Seagoing Officers 183 (4th ed. 1981).
