Practices by Stakeholder 5

Temporary identity and travel documents

International organizations can support States in identifying their citizens and facilitating (or where necessary, providing) identity documents. Activities include:

• Supporting States with verification of nationality and screening procedures at borders;
• Verifying migrants’ rights to residency;
• Assisting migrants, including at border crossings, to contact consular authorities of their State of origin to obtain required travel documents or laissez-passer documentation.

Advocacy with States on open borders

Advocating with States to keep borders open on humanitarian grounds to facilitate the safe and timely exit of migrants and their access to emergency assistance and services.