| 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 SPSL or the United Kingdom Passport Agency. The digit allows identification of the place of issue.
References:
UK Government Data Standards Catalogue (GDSC), Version 2.0, Agreed 01.01.02. GDSC:
http://www.govtalk.gov.uk/gdsc/html/default.htm
PASSPORT NUMBER (NEW) is the same as PERSON IDENTIFIER CODE where the PERSON IDENTIFIER TYPE equals 'b. Passport Number (New)'.
UK Government Data Standards Catalogue
| Data Element | Passport Number (New) |
| Is Part Of | Person Identifiers |
| Has Parts | |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Status | Release |
| Previous Versions | |
| Later Versions | |
| Date Agreed | 1 January 2002 |
| Meta Data | Value |
| Name | Passport Number (New) |
| Description | A unique reference number given to a new style red passport book issued by SPSL or the United Kingdom Passport Agency. The digit allows identification of the place of issue. |
| Business Format | 9 digits. |
| Element Type | Data Item |
| Validations |
1. Must be 9 characters.
2. All characters must be numeric.
|
| Value | |
| Default Value | |
| Owner | UK Passport Agency and SPSL |
| Based On | UK Passport Agency |
| Verification | |
| Comment |
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| plural | PASSPORT NUMBERS (NEW) |