The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has officially revoked all diplomatic and service passports held by individuals no longer serving in active government roles.
The sweeping directive, which takes effect immediately, follows earlier recall notices issued on January 15 and March 10, 2025.
The cancellation affects a wide range of former public officials and non-state actors, including:
Former ministers, Members of Parliament, and Council of State members — including their spouses
Retired justices of both superior and lower courts
Former regional ministers and metropolitan, municipal, and district chief executives (MMDCEs)
Former board chairpersons and officers of state institutions
Individuals associated with the National Cathedral project
Non-career ambassadors and their dependents
Religious and traditional leaders
Private businesspersons and entrepreneurs
Any individual holding a diplomatic or service passport without a current state-sanctioned role
The ministry disclosed that 407 diplomatic and 403 service passports were voluntarily returned before the deadline.
However, 341 diplomatic and s remain unaccounted for.
These unreturned passports have now been rendered invalid and placed on an official stop list.
