Do hotels ask for your passport?
Do hotels ask for your passport? The answer, in many places, is yes. Sometimes hotels may legally demand that you hand over your passport when you check in. In some countries, hotels may be required under local law to retain copies of guests' passport information, a U.S. State Department spokesperson confirmed with me.
Why do hotels ask for your passport?
The reason is twofold: Hotels are required by state law to maintain a register of their guests, and keep that record for a certain time. (In some states small hotels are exempt). The regulations on what data to enter into the register usually include the passport number, for foreign citizens.
What do hotels do with your ID?
If you're short on time, here's a quick overview: Hotels commonly look at and make a copy of IDs at check-in. This helps verify reservations, prevent fraud, comply with laws, and track who is on the premises.
Should you leave your passport in your Airbnb?
Many Airbnb's offer safes. If they do not have a safe, I would put it inside a piece of luggage that can be locked. In general, most thieves are not after your passport and are looking more for valuables such as electronics, jewelry, and cash.
Where should you keep a copy of your passport when traveling?
As a rule, it's always good idea to keep copies of your passport hidden in different compartments of your carry-on or other pieces of luggage. It's also a good idea to make sure a friend or a family member has a copy of your travel documents.
What is the safest way to carry your passport when traveling?
Never keep your passport in your back pocket. That pocket is called the “sucker pocket” for a reason. The very best way to keep your passport safe is to carry it on your person in an anti-theft pouch or money belt that is hidden under your clothes. Here is a selection of anti-theft money belts and wallets.
Should I leave my passport in the hotel in Mexico?
Valuable documents: Keep your valuable travel documents (especially your passport) safe; passport theft is one the rise world-wide, including in Mexico. Store cash and other valuables in your hotel room's safe or at the hotel's safety deposit box.
Do hotels take passports as ID?
Generally, checking into a hotel without an ID is not recommended and is often not possible. Most hotels require a form of government-issued identification, like a driver's license or passport, for security reasons and to verify the person's identity who is checking into the room.
Should tourists carry passport at all times?
You should only carry your passport with you when you need it – otherwise, it should stay locked up. If you're going to take your passport with you, always keep it in a location that is hard to get to. If you carry it in your purse or travel bag, keep it zipped up in an internal pocket within your bag.
What hotel shredded passports?
Teachers couldn't believe it when the Kancamagus Lodge Hotel in New Hampshire where the group had been staying said they had accidentally destroyed 44 passports. The group has been forced to go to the British Embassy in New York to obtain emergency travel documents, delaying their journey home by four days.
Should you carry your passport or leave in hotel?
Leave your passport behind: Your original passport is only mandatory when going through customs or boarding a flight. But away from these situations, you won't need your passport much. So, should you carry your passport with you when leaving the hotel? The answer is no.
What documents do I need to stay in a hotel?
Accepted Forms of Identification: Most hotels require guests to provide a valid government-issued ID at check-in. This can be a driver's license, passport, or state ID card. Some hotels may also accept military IDs or other forms of government-issued identification.
Why do hotels ask for a copy of your passport?
Many countries have laws requiring foreign visitors to register with the local police. By taking your passports the hotels are doing this for you (and it's not their decision - it's the law - they have no choice). If the hotel didn't do this for you, you would have to find a local police station and register yourself.
What proof do you need to check into a hotel?
The front desk of a hotel is called Reception, and this is where you will officially check-in. Have your identification, reservation confirmation, and form of payment (preferably a credit card with lots of room on it) at hand. This can include your driver license, passport, and one or more credit cards.