People are learning why UK passports are blue – and what different colours mean

Passports around the world come in various hues, primarily settling on blue, red, green, or black. Each colour carries its own significance, and nations pick their passport colours for specific reasons.

So, why exactly are our British passports blue?

A fascinating Instagram post by @weroad unpacked the symbolism behind passport colours, revealing they convey two key messages. The first is about the emotions or concepts traditionally linked with the colour.

The second aspect is how much freedom the passport grants - in other words, the "mobility" it offers. Passports granting "high mobility" allow holders to travel to numerous countries without visas, while "low mobility" passports mean more red tape for travellers.

The post highlighted that blue passports like the ones now issued in Britain and also found in countries such as Canada, the USA, and Brazil, symbolise "freedom and stability". These passports typically offer high mobility, giving us Brits broader horizons for travel