Should I put a copy of my passport in checked luggage?

Copies of all identification documents for travel Having photocopies of your important travel documents can save you a headache if you lose your important travel documents. Keep your original documents in your carry-on or personal item. You can store one copy of these identification documents in each checked bag.



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Before you even head out on your trip, you should make multiple copies of your passport: Copy the page that has your photo and full name on it, and keep these copies in separate places—at the bottom of your bag in different pieces of luggage, or even with different people who may be traveling with you.

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U.S. citizens who arrive at an Italian Port of Entry without a valid travel document – including passports that have been previously reported lost or stolen – will be denied admittance into Italy and returned to their point of origin. This regulation is strictly enforced in Italy.

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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.

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Let's delve into the ways you can ensure their safety during your travels.
  1. Make Digital and Physical Copies. ...
  2. Use Plastic Bags. ...
  3. Find Secure Storage. ...
  4. Keep Documents Close. ...
  5. Separate Documents into Different Bags. ...
  6. Get Locks for Your Bags. ...
  7. Consider Tracking Devices.


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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. When the edge of the carpet can be pulled up and it is covered by furniture, people will not notice it there. When you get back after a day out, make sure to check on it immediately.

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The officer scans your passport to see basic info: Name, date of birth, country of citizenship, etc. The passport page containing that basic info also shows a 'code key' that, when scanned, grants access to the chip which contains the same info.

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Your best bet with storing important documents is a safe deposit box.

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Many European hotels check your passport in addition to asking for a credit card for incidentals. In most cases, you only need to show your passport at check in, or, rarely, leave it overnight.

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In Italy, the hotels are required to register guests with the local authorities, which they do via your passport information. They will collect your passport when you check in, sometimes keeping it for 24 hours before returning it to you.

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It is part of the way things are done in Italy. The hotel has to report your details to the police. If the front desk is busy, they will want to hold the passport for a short time until they can take the details. There is no risk: many thousands of passports are handled this way every day.

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Driver's license, passport, and travel visa While passports and travel visas are commonly associated with international travel, domestic travelers may want to consider packing a passport even while traveling within the U.S. Learn how passports and passport cards work.

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