Format/Length:	9 digits
HES Item:
National Codes:
Default Codes:

Notes:
A unique reference number given to a new style red passport book issued by Security Printing and Systems (SPSL) or the United Kingdom Passport Agency. The digit allows identification of the place of issue.

References:
The e-GIF version approved for use in NHS England is:
Government Data Standards Catalogue: (GDSC), Version 2.0, Agreed 1 January 2002.
Further information can be found on the Cabinet Office website.

 

This data element is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
plural	PASSPORT NUMBERS (NEW)