Do you carry your passport when out and about when on holidays?

[Melburnian1]

I prefer not to, but if no safety deposit in room, I will consider it.

In Moscow a while back I was glad I had it, as a gruff police or other officer stopped me in a metro station, picking me out from a crowd (obviously I looked 'different') and said one word: PASSPORT! Needless to say, no smile.

I retrieved it, and he looked for the 'extra' travel agency issued while in Russia documenttaion (an irrittaion to obtain, as had to occur when in the country). If I hadn't obtained that slip of paper, I believe I'd have been fined US$200 minimum and worse, been taken to his office at the metro station and subjected to a wait.

 

[DC3]

… obviously I looked 'different'

Gypsie-like?

 

[Katie]

Gypsie-like?

In my experience in Moscow, I was told by my colleagues I'm too happy and smile too much to be confused for a local.

 

[scoobs214]

I have dual passports and always put one in the room safe and the other I take with me as a safety backup. Usually carry around my EU passport card (they are so handy!) Also always photocopy passports and have a folder with that stuff in my bag

 

[rginoz]

When travelling in Russia (last there in 2013) or China, I would always carry my Passport with me. Elsewhere, if it's winter and I am wearing a coat with inner pockets, I'll keep it with me. If my hotel is a bit dodgy, I'll keep it with me. I'm always cautious with keeping track of my wallet, phone, camera, keys and passport.

I remember years ago seeing people with their passport in a small flat bag, hanging from their neck. Easy to access, easy to have it stolen.

 

[VPS]

When travelling in Russia (last there in 2013) or China, I would always carry my Passport with me. Elsewhere, if it's winter and I am wearing a coat with inner pockets, I'll keep it with me. If my hotel is a bit dodgy, I'll keep it with me. I'm always cautious with keeping track of my wallet, phone, camera, keys and passport.

I remember years ago seeing people with their passport in a small flat bag, hanging from their neck. Easy to access, easy to have it stolen.

And it screams tourist

 

[Reddevil]

I carry my passport when out at night in the US as some venues won't accept Australian drivers licences for ID checks at the door but will usually always accept Passports. Sometimes varies State to State so often easier just to bring it in case I know for sure a licence will work. (Even then sometimes it's a bit random).

Have been turned away at the door before without it and have been out with others who have been turned away for not having theirs - makes for a frustrating night out when not everyone has the passport on them and becomes a lottery as to whether you can all make it into the venue.

The more amusing one is when you get carded buying a drink or entering a venue when you're probably older than the bouncer or bartender/server. EFA!

 

[coriander]

Tangential question:. MrsC has EU passport, I don't. As we travel together, can I go through EU line with her (if EU line is shorter, often is)?