Should you keep your passport on your person when traveling?


Should you keep your passport on your person when traveling? In any event, it'll certainly take some time, and it's not going to be a particularly pleasant process. The bottom line: always, always, always keep your passport on your person or in your personal item — one that will never be gate-checked.


Should I carry my passport with me in Portugal?

If you are planning to travel to Portugal on a tourist or business trip for a period not to exceed 90 days, you do not need to apply for a visa. You are required to be in possession of a U.S. passport, valid for a minimum of three months beyond the length of your stay.


Should I keep my passport on person or in hotel?

If your room has a safe, definitely leave the passport there. I once had a passport stolen, and getting temporary travel papers was a big hassle. I carry a driver's license on me and a photocopy of my passport on my phone. That plus looking like a tourist should be enough.


Should you keep your passport on you when traveling?

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.


Do hotels in Spain keep your passport?

Anyone who is travelling to Spain has been warned not to leave their passport at the reception of their hotel when they check-in. In Spain, hotels are legally bound to register the passport details of the tourist when they arrive.


How many months should be left on your passport to travel?

As a general rule, passports must be valid for six months beyond the date the traveler will exit the United States. However, the United States has signed agreements with a number of countries to waive this requirement.


Is it safe to give your passport number to a hotel?

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.


Where is the safest place to keep your passport when traveling?

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. Here is a selection of anti-theft travel purses with special anti-theft zippers.


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.


Can you put your passport on your phone?

Mobile Passport Control (MPC) allows eligible travelers to submit their travel document, photo, and customs declaration information through a free, secure app on their smartphone or other mobile device.


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.


Why do hotels ask to keep your passport?

These hotels keep a record of passports to cross check for wanted criminals, look for missing persons, or protect against identity thieves. Of course, handing over your personal identification can be risky, even if you're giving it to a reputable hotel with (most likely) trustworthy employees.


What is the strongest passport in the world?

Singapore has taken first place on the latest Henley Passport Index 2023 rankings. Singaporeans enjoy visa-free access to 192 travel destinations out of 227 worldwide. With Japan falling to third place, three European countries tie in second place: Germany, Italy and Spain with visa-free access to 190 destinations.


Should I keep my passport on me at all times in Spain?

There is a law in Spain that tourists need to carry their passports or national ID cards with them at all times, in case they are stopped by any police force.


Should I keep my passport on me at all times in Europe?

In general, across Europe, you should carry either your passport or a copy of it. You are required by law to have a valid form of identification.