There are many rumors, untruths, and misinformation about this legendary document. In this work, you will learn the full truth about the diplomatic passport, as well as about diplomatic positions and the title and role of a consul or honorary consul.

The obscure object of desire has a blue cover. In the center, gravely, is the federal eagle. Below it, in golden capital letters, is the word that makes the difference. It separates the state elite from the electorate, the privileged from the ordinary. It sounds like exclusive travels and fireside chats: diplomatic passport.

Former member of parliament Sebastian Edathy also had one. No one was really aware of this until the Social Democrat went underground abroad. Suddenly, his diplomatic passport was in the headlines - Edathy had not returned it when he resigned from his mandate on February 7. Did he use it to travel undisturbed? It wasn't until March 12 that a registered letter reached the Bundestag administration. Inside was Edathy's diplomatic passport.

This incident is just a footnote in the scandal - but it reminded the public of the astonishing fact that German Bundestag members are allowed to carry a diplomatic passport. The question is: why? What is the purpose of the passport? Is it just another perk in the first-class package for members of parliament - alongside a fleet of cars, BahnCard 100, and tax-free expense allowances?

In this work, you will be thoroughly introduced to this topic, and it will be shown to you how you too can obtain such a passport and what requirements you must meet to do so.