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These Wrongdoings make you ineligible to get your passport
Key takeaways
- Under the prevailing rules, passport authorities reserve the power to refuse the issuance or renewal of travel documents to individuals whose past actions undermine national security, public interest, or the law.
- This policy strictly applies to individuals deported for visa violations, illegal entry into foreign nations, or involvement in criminal activities.
- Furthermore, individuals suspected of human trafficking, smuggling, or those flagged by law enforcement agencies will face disqualification.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: A history of deportation, immigration violations, or security flags can severely impact a citizen’s chances of securing a passport renewal under the Passport Rules 2021, authorities have warned.
Under the prevailing rules, passport authorities reserve the power to refuse the issuance or renewal of travel documents to individuals whose past actions undermine national security, public interest, or the law.
This policy strictly applies to individuals deported for visa violations, illegal entry into foreign nations, or involvement in criminal activities.
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