passports-where to store them

aaugeri · Veteran Member

passports-where to store them

Michele Erdvig · Host

I carry mine with me in my cross-body handbag in a separate zippered compartment. If I'm in a hotel in Dublin I leave it in the room safe. I make color copies of my passport and keep it in a separate area from the actual passport. Then if the actual passport is lost I can use the copy to show who I am and get a new one.

murphy · Guru

I tried the waist money belt. Too uncomfortable and difficult to get to. Found a lamb skin neck pouch that I like much better. It makes a strange little lump in my shirt, but am not in Ireland to make a fashion statement! Won't leave my passport in hotel. That's just me. Probably be ok, but won't take a chance on it. I feel more in control if I have it in my possession at all times. Dan

francomcdaddy · Member

just give it to you partner or travel companion and let them worry about!! LOL.
Seriously put it wherever it fit comfortable and wont fall out.

flpat · Newbie

Our friends had theirs stolen from the hotel room in Dublin. We think it was an inside job and as their room was on a curve in the hall and no camera view. They took phones, ipads etc. We were all in the bar downstairs. They had to spend a day at the embassy getting a passport to travel home with. I kept mine on me for years and if there is a safe in the room will leave it there but still makes me nervous. We got passport cards last renewal and they are a nice backup, like a drivers card size. We do as Michelle and make copies of everything.