#passport

#passport

The Online Tool Center explained, that little barcode on the bottom contains all of your personal information, which is used when you scan your passport, allowing "border control officers and other authorities to quickly retrieve and verify your details such as your name, nationality, and passport number." The website noted the barcode also contains a ton of useful information that agents can use to assist you if your passport is stolen.

"Travelers without a Real ID can still fly with a valid passport or passport card, highlighting the urgency for those yet to obtain proper identification before the deadline."