[1] The present regulation was proposed by the European Commission implementing machine-readable laissez-passer according to ICAO 9303 standard including a digitized photo of the bearer's face and fingerprints.

[1] The number of data fields was reduced and the document no longer contains information on address and physical appearance.

[2] As a result of the Maastricht Treaty, the name was changed to European Union laissez-passer.

The initial laissez-passer was available in all four languages of the communities (French, German, Dutch and Italian), but not in English.

The nationality and place of birth of the passport holder is not mentioned in an EULP, but the code EUE is used in fields similar to issuing country.