Should I carry my passport with me in Vienna?

Do not carry your passport when sightseeing within Vienna; lock it in your hotel safe or other secure area unless needed for travel. Instead, carry a photocopy of your passport at all times along with a second form of ID such as a U.S. driver's license.

Should you carry your passport with you in Austria?

Yes, you will have to carry your passport or ID Card (if you have one) to cross borders. I assume you'll have them with you anyway for entering Germany or driving through Belgium, Netherlands or France.

Should tourists carry their passport?

Lots of tourist handbooks will say you have to carry your passport at all times, in many countries, but in reality, this isn't the case. No one is going to be checking are they - unless you break the law and get caught. Good practice may be to carry photo ID, like your driving licence - as perhaps you may at home.

Should I take my passport when I leave the hotel?

You don't need to carry your passport for identity, other than checking into the hotel. You can carry a xerox of your passport as identity. The only person who needs to see your passport is the customs official or the hotel where you are staying. If you are asked by others to show your passport, be suspicious.

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

A small, portable lockbox may be a better option. If you need to keep the passport on your person, there are other options. Avoid leaving the booklet in a back pocket, as this is ideal for thieves. A money belt attached to your body would be the safest, portable option.

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How to hide a passport when traveling?

Use hotel safes, locked suitcases, or secure pockets. If your accommodation provides a safe, use it. If not available, go back to tip #2: Always Keep it With You.

Where to put your passport when going through security?

Keep your passport in your hand luggage and if at any time you need to part with your hand luggage, take your passport and other travel documents out and carry them in your hand/pocket.

Why do European hotels keep your passport?

In order to keep themselves and other guests safe, they want to make sure they aren't harboring people who are evading police. Additionally, Europe has strict occupancy limits that one must abide by. Asking for passports helps them to confirm that the appropriate number of guests are staying in one room.

Is it okay to cover your passport?

Secure your passport in a hotel safe or lockbox when not in use. Protect your passport from damage by using a passport cover. Extreme sun, as well as water and humidity can damage your passport, so keep it in a cool and dry place.

Are passports safe in hotel rooms?

It's totally fine—and often safer—to leave it in your hotel room safe. Most decent hotels have secure safes, and many travelers leave passports, extra cash, and small valuables in them without issue.

Should I keep a copy of my passport on my phone?

Leave another copy with a trusted friend or family member back home. Store a digital copy on your phone (but only if you're comfortable with that).

Should I carry my passport with me in Amsterdam?

Under Dutch law, everyone over 14 years old must carry an ID. You could show either: a valid passport.

Should you carry your passport with you in France?

Other laws. You must always carry a photo ID, such as your passport or driver's licence. Police conduct random checks, particularly at borders.

What can you not bring into Austria?

What to know before traveling to Austria?

Is Austria in NATO?

Austria, Ireland, Cyprus and Malta are the only members of the European Union that are not members of NATO. Austria has had formal relations with NATO since 1995, when it joined the Partnership for Peace programme.

How do you keep your passport safe when traveling?

If you want maximum security, make sure to lock your passport in your bag. Just make sure you don't leave it unattended. Otherwise, keep it in a front (or hidden) pocket that will be difficult for thieves to access.

Can I put my passport card on my phone?

To verify your identity, you can use your digital ID pass in Google Wallet instead of your physical ID. A digital ID pass is a valid document with the same restrictions as your physical ID. Use your ID pass with: For U.S. passport holders, your ID pass can be used with TSA at supported airports.

Why do people use passport covers?

A passport cover protects a potentially fragile document from wear and tear and from damage by spilled liquids or rain. A passport cover personalizes a uniform item, it makes your passport easy to identify and it adds a touch of style.

Do you need to walk around with your passport in Europe?

Traveling with Your Passport in Europe

You'll need to show your passport at your first point of entry into Europe, again when you exit Europe, and to reenter the US. But you'll encounter virtually no border checks between most European countries, thanks to a series of treaties known as the Schengen Agreement.

Why do hotels take a photocopy 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.

Is it illegal for a hotel to keep your passport?

They have no legal right to hold your passport as a means of ensuring payment-----highly illegal if they do. They should take a credit card imprint or a deposit but passports no. A copy is a good idea and also as another poster said use the copy when you leave the hotels and go out and about.

What toiletries are not allowed on a plane?

We recommend packing all liquids, gels, and aerosols that are over 3.4 oz or 100 ml in your checked baggage, even if they are in a secure, tamper-evident bag. Liquids more than 3.4 oz or 100 ml not in a secure, tamper-evident bag must be packed in checked baggage.

What to put in a tray at airport security?

Place your hand baggage and coat into a tray. Place any liquid items (important: see 'Liquids - 100ml rule' above), correctly bagged, into the tray. Pushchairs and walking aids will be X-ray screened. Wheelchairs will be thoroughly searched.