Who owns a diplomatic passport?
Who owns a diplomatic passport?
the Government of India
In India, the diplomatic passport is issued to individuals who have a diplomatic status in the country or who are travelling abroad on official duty for the Government of India. The diplomatic passport has a different cover which is maroon in color.
What is diplomatic immunity and privileges?
diplomatic immunity, in international law, the immunities enjoyed by foreign states or international organizations and their official representatives from the jurisdiction of the country in which they are present.
Is a diplomatic passport for life?
Presidents get a special passport In some countries, such as the US, presidents are issued diplomatic passports for life, valid even after they’ve stepped down from their position.
Is it possible to buy diplomatic immunity?
It is not possible to buy diplomatic immunity directly, but you could perhaps – if willing to spend very large amounts of cash – buy your way into a job in the foreign ministry of some small and corrupt country, and get yourself posted as a diplomat in another country.
What is a diplomatic passport?
Diplomatic passports are primarily granted to Foreign Service Officers (click here for more information on diplomatic passports). If you are not a Foreign Service Officer and do not qualify for a diplomatic passport but you are traveling for official business you are required to have an official passport.
What are the legal rights of diplomats?
Under international law, they enjoy diplomatic immunity and the office and the residence of diplomats are extended sovereign status, such as they are off-limits to all governments and their agents – even in their native country.
Where can I buy a genuine diplomatic passport?
You can not “buy” a genuine diplomatic passport. You can certainly find someone who sells fake or counterfit diplomatic passports, but these are of no use (unless you want to go to jail or show one to your friends).