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Old Jan 29, 2017 | 11:27 am
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Why do Passports List Place/Country of Birth?
I'm asking this on light of the new Trump rules...why do most countries list place of birth on passports?

It seems to serve no purpose other than making things difficult for the passport holder. For example, an Israel born US citizen not being allowed to leave Israel without a draft clearance. And now, an Iraq born UK citizen not being allowed into the US.

Apparently, there is no international requirement that place of birth be on passports. e.g., there is no place of birth on Swiss passports.

So, why is this information included?
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