Do I have to carry my passport with me? Or can I carry the first to pages xeroxed with me and leave the original at the hotel? I have always carried the original with me in the past, but have heard other stories on this.
Posted by
Pa and Italy
4152 posts
The law says yes, but some people make copies and leave the original in their hotel room. I've never been stopped in all my trips to Rome so I leave mine in the room and carry a copy. It's really up to you. If you do carry it with you put it in a money belt so it's secure. Donna
Posted by
OP
Manassas, VA, USA
17 posts
Thanks Donna. I will be using a money belt.
Posted by
Portlandia
3313 posts
I have never been asked for it. But, I always carry it in my money belt so it happens to be with me at almost all times.
Posted by
OP
Manassas, VA, USA
17 posts
Thanks Doug. Thats been my philosophy too and I think I would be nervous without it.
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
10235 posts
We just left Italy a couple of days ago. We had to produce our passports every time we bought a train ticket. Our tickets were purchased at Termini, and from two different travel agents.
Posted by
Charlotte, NC, USA
39 posts
You also need your actual passport if you purchase any items that qualify for the VAT refund.
Posted by
Eastern Iowa, USA
7569 posts
Whether or not it is your Passport, you should at least have some type of ID on you.