The objects of the Bill are to:-

a)provide for the vesting of powers and duties for the issuance of, and control over, passports and travel documents;

b)provide for the issuance of passports and travel documents;

c)provide for the recognition of Interpol travel documents;

d)repeal and replace the Passports Act, 2003; and

e)provide for matters connected with or incidental to, the following.

Background

The Bill seeks to provide for the vesting of powers and duties for the issuance of, and control over, passports and travel documents; and provide for the issuance of passports and travel documents. The Bill further seeks to provide for the recognition of Interpol travel documents and repeal and replace the Passports Act, 2003.