stackyFACTSNot to be outdone by actual countries, the UN issues the Laissez-Passer, a special blue document for its staff. While it sounds incredibly prestigious, it still requires supplementary visas for most destinations, proving that even global diplomats cannot escape the crushing weight of administrative paperwork.
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