Quote by Elton Gallegly
Consular cards were not designed to be identification and no treaty recognizes them as such. Legal travelers, visitors and long-term residents carried passports, visas or green cards for that purpose.
Summary
This quote emphasizes that consular cards were not intended to serve as a form of identification, and no international agreement acknowledges them as such. Instead, individuals who needed identification for legal purposes, whether they were tourists, temporary visitors, or long-term residents, were required to carry passports, visas, or green cards. The quote highlights the differentiation between consular cards and other official documents that are specifically designated as identification by legal frameworks and international agreements.