A/63/161 (religious) personal law a marriage should be registered. When restricting the freedom of religion or belief, however, a State should use no more restrictive means than are required for the achievement of the purpose of the limitation. A less restrictive means from the individual’s perspective could be devised by the State, for example, by providing a civil alternative for the registration of marriages. 76. As article 12 (3) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights requires that any restrictions on the liberty of movement must be consistent with the other rights recognized in the Covenant, it seems advisable to remove questions in passport or visa application forms concerning the applicant’s religious affiliation. 77. Indicating a person’s religious affiliation on official documents carries a serious risk of abuse or subsequent discrimination based on religion or belief, which has to be weighed against the possible reasons for disclosing the holder’s religion. 78. Every limitation imposed should be subject to the possibility of challenge to and remedy against its abusive application. Fundamental fairness and the right to appeal must be guaranteed in all citizenship and administrative procedures. 08-43442 23