2 hours ago, zzzzz said:

On 4/18/2024 at 1:10 PM, Jonathan Swift said:

A new passport might have the same old number, depending on when it was issued. My last 3 all had the same number, but this year the passport design changed and so did my number. Subsequently I presume I will keep the same number with each replacement, should I live so long. 

what country?
US passports are ALL new numbers when new passport issued
regardless they can see ur travel history

Same for UK, renewed passports always have a new number.

On 4/18/2024 at 1:10 PM, Jonathan Swift said:

A new passport might have the same old number, depending on when it was issued. My last 3 all had the same number,

When was that and which country issued those "identically-numbered passports"?

10 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Same for UK, renewed passports always have a new number.

Same as US. My latest, a replacement for my second US passport starts with a letter!
I hold two valid US passports concurrently 

Passports are never renewed. They are replaced. 

1 hour ago, JoseThailand said:

From what I can tell, by default they don't see all the database history unless they have reasons to request that information. 

 

'request that information'.....   Is simply a matter of a mouse click its not a request, the information is at their fingertips.

 

There is a list of every entry and exit and all associated data, including the photo & visa type (or exempt) etc.

 

 

1 hour ago, Captain Monday said:

Passports are never renewed. They are replaced. 

Another generalised statement.

In the UK, "Renewal" and "Replacement" are different application categories.

 

 

On 4/18/2024 at 1:10 PM, Jonathan Swift said:

A new passport might have the same old number, depending on when it was issued. My last 3 all had the same number,

 

What country's passport was that?