How can I prevent my passport from theft?


How can I prevent my passport from theft?

How to Not Have Your Passport Stolen
  1. Unfortunately, it's easy for passports to be pilfered or just misplaced. ...
  2. Keep your hands on your passport. ...
  3. Don't stow your passport in a jacket pocket and then drape your jacket over a chair, or hang it in an airplane closet. ...
  4. Beware of spills.


What items are stolen from hotel rooms?

Some of the most commonly stolen items from hotel rooms include robes and slippers. While slippers are usually okay to take back home with you, those plushy soft robes are not, and travelers can expect an extra charge on their credit card.


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.


How does TSA check passports?

When a CAT unit is in use, a TSA officer will ask travelers to provide their photo IDs. The officer will insert each photo ID into the CAT unit where the ID is scanned and analyzed.


Can I fly if my passport is stolen?

If your passport was lost or stolen, there are a few things you can do, depending on where you are traveling. If you are in the U.S. and you are flying domestically, the good news is that you do not need your passport. You can fly by showing any photo ID issued by the government. It can be done in all 50 U.S. states.


Should I carry my passport with me at all times in the USA?

Do you need to carry your passport at all times? No. But it makes for good identification should you need it.


Should I carry my passport or leave it in the hotel?

Leave Your Passport at the Hotel Although your passport is required as an ID when travelling abroad, you don't really need to carry it around with you everywhere. Consider moving around the city with your driver's license instead, and leave your passport behind in the hotel safe.


Where is the safest place to keep your passport in a hotel?

It is best that you leave it at the hotel`s safety deposit box rather than inside your room`s safe. If your hotel doesn`t have one, then you can keep it inside your hotel room. Look for a place in your hotel room where people wouldn`t think that it would be there, like under the TV or at the edge of the carpet.


How do I secure my passport in a hotel room?

Leave your passport at the hotel. According to the US Department of State, one of the safest things you can do is secure your passport under lock and key at home or your hotel as you would with any other valuable.


Why do hotels take 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).