What do the numbers at the bottom of my passport mean?

On a U.S. passport, the official number is listed on the inside information page alongside your name, birthday, photograph and the passport’s expiration date. The number changes each time you get a new passport, so it will be different approximately every 10 years (or any time you renew your passport).

What are the numbers on my passport?

To locate your passport book number, check the upper right-hand corner on the second page of your passport book. Below the United States of America title, you will find a black number labeled “Passport No./No. du Passeport/No. de Pasaporte.”” That is your passport book number.

What is the ID number on a US passport?

Your passport number is found in the upper right-hand corner of the page which has your photo on it. The passport number has 9 digits and each passport has a unique code. It is also this document’s travel number.

What do the numbers on the bottom of my passport mean UK?

The MRZ number is the long number which contains digits, letters and chevrons at the bottom of the passport. For UK Passports enter the number in full EXCLUDING the chevrons. This is because there are always 14 chevrons on a UK passport and therefore there is no need to enter them.

Where is the MRZ number on passport?

The MRZ number is the long number which contains digits, letters and chevrons at the bottom of the passport.

Is my passport card number the same as my passport number?

Will my passport card have the same number as my passport book? No, your book and card will have two completely different numbers. Passport book numbers are 9 numerals long, and passport cards start with the letter C followed by 8 numerals. Each passport book and card has a completely unique number.

What is the format of a passport number?

U.S. Passport numbers must be between six and nine alphanumeric characters (letters and numbers). The “C” that precedes a U.S. Passport Card number is no longer case sensitive. U.S. visa numbers must be exactly eight alphanumeric characters (letters and numbers).