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🛂🛂 Passport Control EmojiUnicode: 1F6C2

Represents passport checks.

Released in First introduced as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010, 🛂 Passport Control emoji became a standard representation of immigration and customs checks in airports. It was added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🛂 Passport Control emoji illustrates the process of document verification at airports or international borders. It is typically used when referring to customs, immigration, or travel-related documentation, particularly at entry and exit points of a country. More broadly, it can symbolize traveling or completing official verification checks."

Symbolism

Represents border checks or customs control when traveling internationally.
Symbolizes the security regulations encountered at airports or immigration offices.
Reflects the broader theme of travel-related preparations, especially checking documents like passports and visas.

Common Usage Scenarios

Discuss travel plans and document preparation before an international trip.
When waiting in line at an airport for passport control.
Use in conversation about international travel regulations or airport customs.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Ugh, the line at 🛂 today was SO long! 😫

Don’t forget your passport, or you'll get stuck at 🛂! ✈️

Passed through 🛂 and heading to my gate! Vacation time! 🌴

Nothing worse than getting stopped at 🛂 for extra screening. 😩

Made it through 🛂 smoothly, now off to explore! 🌍✨

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

Use 🛂 specifically in reference to passport checks or travel-related verification.
Avoid using this in casual travel discussions that don't involve customs, as it is more specific to official verification processes.
It may also be applicable in broader conversations about international law, immigration, or airport security.

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