Passport control Emoji
Symbols
A blue square icon depicting a human figure standing next to a document, typically signifying a checkpoint or immigration desk. It clearly represents the physical area in an airport or border crossing where travelers must present identification.
Usage Context
Use this emoji when discussing international travel, flight itineraries, or clearing security hurdles. It is frequently sent as a heads-up to friends when arriving at a terminal, often paired with the ✈️ or 🛂 to indicate the status of a trip. It also serves as a shorthand for bureaucratic processes or seeking permission to enter a restricted group or area.
History
Added to the Unicode standard in 2010, this icon was derived from the signage systems used in global transportation hubs to help non-native speakers navigate complex international customs facilities without needing to read local signage.
Details
Glyph
🛂
Unicode
U+1F6C2
Shortcode
:emoji_u1f6c2:
HTML Entity
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Specifications
Vendor Google
Category Symbols
Subcategory transport-sign
Unicode Version 6.0
Emoji Version 1.0
License CC-BY 4.0
Google Noto License
Emoji graphics by Twitter/X, licensed under CC-BY 4.0
Noto Color Emoji graphics are copyrighted by Google Inc. and licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. Font files may also be subject to the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1.
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