Expo 2020 Dubai has launched a special limited-edition white passport for superfans of the world's fair. Expo 2020 Dubai
Expo 2020 Dubai has launched a special limited-edition white passport for superfans of the world's fair. Expo 2020 Dubai
Visitors with a minimum of 100 stamps in their yellow passport can present it at an Expo visitor centre to receive the white passport for free. Expo 2020 Dubai
Visitors with a minimum of 100 stamps in their yellow passport can present it at an Expo visitor centre to receive the white passport for free. Expo 2020 Dubai
The Expo 2020 passport is a must-have for visitors.
The Expo 2020 passport is a must-have for visitors.
One million Expo 2020 passports were sold between October and December.
One million Expo 2020 passports were sold between October and December.
Muhammad Asim Durrani, a Dubai Customs employee, got pavilion stamps inked on his t-shirt, scarf and a small kandora. Pawan Singh/The National.
Muhammad Asim Durrani, a Dubai Customs employee, got pavilion stamps inked on his t-shirt, scarf and a small kandora. Pawan Singh/The National.
Fazil Ummer visited every Expo pavilion in just two days. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Fazil Ummer visited every Expo pavilion in just two days. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Expo 2020 Dubai visitors from Saudi Arabia get their passports stamped at the Spain pavilion. Victor Besa / The Nationa
Expo 2020 Dubai visitors from Saudi Arabia get their passports stamped at the Spain pavilion. Victor Besa / The Nationa
Visitors get their passports stamped at the Italy pavilion. Victor Besa/The National.
Visitors get their passports stamped at the Italy pavilion. Victor Besa/The National.
The Nieto children from Spain with their Expo 2020 Dubai passports. Victor Besa/The National.
The Nieto children from Spain with their Expo 2020 Dubai passports. Victor Besa/The National.
Jhaequan Stewart shows the stamp he collected at the Jamaica pavilion. Victor Besa / The National
Jhaequan Stewart shows the stamp he collected at the Jamaica pavilion. Victor Besa / The National

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Expo 2020 Dubai unveils white passport for superfans

Free souvenir available to world's fair visitors with 100 or more pavilion stamps

Neil Halligan
Neil Halligan

March 02, 2022

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Expo 2020 Dubai has launched a limited-edition white passport for superfans of the world's fair.

Visitors with a minimum of 100 stamps in their existing yellow passport can present it at an Expo visitor centre to receive the white passport memento for free.

The white passport comes with a commemorative stamp of its own, signifying 100 stamps achieved. The original yellow passport will also get a stamp to indicate that a white passport has been awarded.

White passports are available until the end of Expo 2020 Dubai on March 31.

Organisers said last month that the 50-page passport, at Dh20 ($5.4), was the most popular souvenir sold at the event - with sales crossing the one million mark.

The souvenir book allows people to collect stamps at each pavilion they visit during the six-month event.

A child plays at a fountain by the UK Pavilion. All Photos: Expo 2020 Dubai
A child plays at a fountain by the UK Pavilion. All Photos: Expo 2020 Dubai
Visitors inside Al Wasl Plaza during events held in the run up to UAE Rare Disease Day. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Visitors inside Al Wasl Plaza during events held in the run up to UAE Rare Disease Day. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
The Expo has reported record visitors numbers in recent days, as school trips resume and more countries ease travel restrictions. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
The Expo has reported record visitors numbers in recent days, as school trips resume and more countries ease travel restrictions. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Visitors on Ghaf Avenue at the Expo site. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Visitors on Ghaf Avenue at the Expo site. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
People take photos at Surreal - The Water Feature.
People take photos at Surreal - The Water Feature.
Visitors take in the scenes at the world's fair.
Visitors take in the scenes at the world's fair.
Some of the exhibits inside the Bahrain Pavilion.
Some of the exhibits inside the Bahrain Pavilion.
Al Wasl Plaza is considered a must-see for many visitors.
Al Wasl Plaza is considered a must-see for many visitors.
Visitors outside the Switzerland Pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Visitors outside the Switzerland Pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
People wait to enter the Saudi Arabia Pavilion.
People wait to enter the Saudi Arabia Pavilion.

Expo passports were introduced in 1967 at the world's fair in the Canadian city of Montreal.

Expo 2020 passports come with watermarked pictures on each page and a unique code number, as well as space for personal details and a passport-sized picture.

Each of Expo’s 200-plus pavilions has its own stamp.

Through the event, Expo has unveiled stamps to mark special days or events. Visitors on December 2, the UAE's 50th anniversary, received an exclusive stamp.

During Global Goals Week, held in association with the UN, visitors could collect Sustainable Development Goals stamps from locations across the site in a special edition stamp card.

Some superfans have gone to extraordinary lengths to complete various feats while collecting stamps.

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Fazil Ummer, 16, was one of the earliest visitors to make it to every country pavilion on the site - achieving the feat in 72 hours. He said the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Germany pavilions were his favourites.

Amine Zaanoun, from Morocco, set himself the task of visiting all the pavilions as fast as he could, combining the feat with the Dubai Fitness Challenge. He visited all 192 country pavilions in two days.

Expo superfan Cesar Corona, who has been to six world expos, has collected stamps on maps and posters from several world's fairs.

In Dubai, one Expo 2020 volunteer started a new trend of collecting stamps on his clothing, including kanduras and T-shirts.

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Visitors were on Monday posting messages in support of Ukraine at the country's pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Visitors were on Monday posting messages in support of Ukraine at the country's pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
The show of solidarity comes after Russia last week invaded Ukraine. Pawan Singh / The National
The show of solidarity comes after Russia last week invaded Ukraine. Pawan Singh / The National
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Russian soldiers to lay down their weapons. Pawan Singh / The National
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Mr Zelenskyy called on the EU to give Ukraine ‘immediate’ membership through a special procedure. Pawan Singh / The National
Mr Zelenskyy called on the EU to give Ukraine ‘immediate’ membership through a special procedure. Pawan Singh / The National
Ukraine's delegation was set to meet Russian representatives for the first talks since Moscow's assault, as the fighting for several Ukrainian cities continues. Pawan Singh / The National
Ukraine's delegation was set to meet Russian representatives for the first talks since Moscow's assault, as the fighting for several Ukrainian cities continues. Pawan Singh / The National
A girl poses for a picture with a screen displaying support for Ukraine. AFP
A girl poses for a picture with a screen displaying support for Ukraine. AFP
Flags at the Ukraine pavilion in Dubai. AFP
Flags at the Ukraine pavilion in Dubai. AFP
A man signs a Ukrainian flag. AFP
A man signs a Ukrainian flag. AFP
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US President Joe Biden was to hold a secure call with allies on Monday to ‘co-ordinate our united response’. AFP
Russia's Defence Ministry says its troops have taken over the towns of Berdyansk and Enerhodar in Ukraine's south-eastern Zaporizhzhya region. AFP
Russia's Defence Ministry says its troops have taken over the towns of Berdyansk and Enerhodar in Ukraine's south-eastern Zaporizhzhya region. AFP
Ukraine’s Interior Ministry said 352 civilians have been killed since Russia’s military operation began, including 14 children. AFP
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Ukraine said 1,684 people, including 116 children, have been wounded since the Russian advance began. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Russia has claimed that its troops are aiming only at Ukrainian military targets and that civilians are not in danger. Antonie Robertson / The National
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