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Additionally to red and blue, green and black passports can also be encountered, each with a specific meaning behind the colors used by certain countries.
@weroad Instagram account has shared insights into the different colors, their meanings, and the countries that use them.
Furthermore, it has clarified who is responsible for determining the colors of passports.
The travel company, crediting @flightbae.b on Instagram as the source of information, explains that blue passports are typically associated with freedom and stability, as well as high mobility in terms of visa requirements.
Countries like the UK, USA, Canada, and Brazil issue blue passports.
On the other hand, green passports are issued in Middle Eastern or African countries and are linked to Islam and the Arab world.
These passports have lower mobility due to more visa requirements and restrictions.
Some countries issue red passports, which are often associated with power and authority, and are part of the European Union (EU).
Countries like the UK, Italy, Japan, and China issue red passports.
Black passports are also issued in some African countries, symbolizing sophistication and power, but with low global mobility and more visa restrictions.
Countries like Zambia, Botswana, Malawi, and Angola issue black passports.
The color of passports is determined by each country’s government, taking into account factors such as historical precedents, national identity, regional agreements, and practicality regarding durability and visibility of the passport.