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Represents passport control or border security checkpoint.

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Unicode
U+1F6C3
Version
Emoji 1
Category
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Platform Meanings

Apple
Shows a sign with a passport symbol, indicating customs or immigration control.
Google
Depicts a passport control booth or checkpoint at an international border.
Twitter
Illustrates a passport inspection point, commonly used when discussing travel or border procedures.
Unicode Official
Officially named 'Passport Control', this emoji represents an immigration or customs checkpoint where passports are checked.

Introduction

The 🛃 Passport Control emoji depicts a standard sign found at international borders, airports, or seaports where travelers must present their passports for inspection. It is commonly used in contexts related to international travel, immigration procedures, customs checks, or border security. People often use this emoji when discussing upcoming trips, airport experiences, visa processes, or delays at border control. While it doesn’t convey a specific emotion on its own, it can imply anticipation (before travel), frustration (during long lines), or relief (after clearing customs). It’s also occasionally used metaphorically to reference bureaucracy, official documentation, or national entry requirements.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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