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Diplomatic Passport Policy

09 January 2024

Proposing MP
David Rutley Con
Macclesfield
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses updates to the policy regarding diplomatic and official passports for UK civil servants and their families.

Action Requested

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office will implement changes to allow spouses and established partners of accredited staff to receive diplomatic or official passports without requiring accreditation by the receiving state. This change takes effect immediately.

Key Facts

  • Diplomatic and official passports were first issued in 1994.
  • The policy review focused on modern diplomatic families reflecting UK diversity.
  • Accreditation by the receiving State will no longer be a prerequisite for issuing passports to spouses and established partners of accredited staff.
  • Ministers and Parliamentarians remain ineligible for these passports.
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