Why the Kingdom of Kush Issues Its Own Passport
The Kingdom of Kush issues national passports as part of its exercise of governmental authority and its claim to sovereignty under international law.
The Kingdom bases its position in part on the principles reflected in the Montevideo Convention of 1933, which identifies four traditional characteristics of statehood: a permanent population, a defined territory, a government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other states. The Kingdom of Kush maintains that it satisfies these requirements and therefore possesses the authority to establish nationality and issue national identification and travel documents.
The Kingdom also relies upon broader international-law principles of sovereignty, self-determination, and non-interference.
Issuance and International Acceptance Are Different Questions
Issuing a passport and having that passport accepted internationally are two different matters.
A Kingdom of Kush passport is not represented as universally accepted for international travel. At present, its practical use is limited to those countries or authorities that have agreed to recognize or accept it. Passport holders must comply with the immigration, visa, entry, and travel-document requirements of every country they intend to visit.
The Kingdom is working to expand international acceptance through diplomatic relationships and agreements, particularly with African governments. As additional governments formally agree to recognize or accept the passport, the number of destinations in which it can be used may increase.