BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services has announced plans to conduct a nationwide verification exercise for all holders of Service Passports issued between June 2020 and September 2025.
The exercise, aimed at curbing abuse, requires all individuals holding Service Passports to submit their passport numbers to their Controlling Officers for verification within a specified period.
According to a statement issued by the Department, the verification exercise follows observations that the use of Service Passports is being abused.
The Department aims to ensure that only bona fide members of the Civil Service are in possession of these passports, in line with Civil Service Regulations.
The verification exercise is part of the Department’s efforts to maintain the integrity of travel documents and prevent misuse.
All holders of Service Passports are required to comply with the directive and submit their passport numbers to their Controlling Officers within the specified timeframe.
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services has been working to improve the management of immigration and citizenship services in the country.
Recently, the Department embarked on a full-scale exercise to clear outstanding passport applications that were submitted between January 2023 and June 2024.
This verification exercise is expected to enhance the credibility of Service Passports and ensure that they are used for their intended purpose.
Members of the public are advised to cooperate with the Department and provide the required information to facilitate the verification process.
The Department’s efforts to improve the management of immigration and citizenship services are aimed at promoting national security and facilitating the movement of people into and out of the country.
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