Can hotels make a copy of 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.



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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.

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Additionally, some hotels may accept a digital copy of your ID, such as a scan or photograph of your passport or driver's license. However, it's important to note that not all hotels will accept these alternative forms of identification, so it's always best to check with the hotel beforehand to make sure.

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Hotels scan IDs to ensure the safety and security of their guests and to comply with legal requirements for age verification, record-keeping, and fraud prevention.

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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.

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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.

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How to Keep your passport safe at your hotel or Airbnb. To keep your passport safe, lock it up at your hotel. Use your best judgement based on the activities you'll be doing each day. If you leave your passport behind, lock it in a room safe or in the lockable compartment of your bag.

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Absolutely not. A passport must be physically presented. It's originality is checked at the immigration of destination countries as also the VISA stamps.

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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.

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Hotels check for identification to ensure that the person checking in is who they say they are. This helps protect both the hotel and its guests from any potential fraud or identity theft. Hotels will typically ask for a valid government-issued ID such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID card.

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