Anytime you leave the country you should always have your national identification with you. Depending on what tourist activities you anticipate doing; there are several passport covers from which to choose. You may want more than one to have options available when you travel.
If you are traveling on business, or need quick access to your documents, a strapped holder for around your neck works best. It can be easily accessed from underneath a blouse or shirt, and while traveling through security and customs can be out and visible. If you are going to travel where you stand out as a tourist, or have the potential of being robbed, this is the first place a thief will look. So it is not necessarily the best option.
A money belt is not effective when it comes to carrying travel and other important documents. They are very uncomfortable if worn next to the skin and are not wide enough for the standard size of passports. If you wear one on the exterior, you are at risk of losing everything, as most robbers will ask their victims to remove their belts.
One of the best and most secure locations for hiding away your valuables is a leg stash. It wraps around your leg and attaches with a hook and loop system. They are comfortable and are made of fabric that wicks away moisture. Another nice feature is you have plenty of pockets to place not only your travel documents, but money and credit cards too. If you intend to dress for warm weather, you need one that is large enough to wrap around your thigh so it is concealed from view.
If you will not be carrying your documents with you upon arrival, then an excellent choice would be a wallet or other leather holder. These are quite fashionable and are easily carried. While there is no security to these, you will be pleased to find a large selection made from fine leathers as well as synthetic materials.
Select one that will provide protection from spills and bending. It should also have sufficient room for your money, credit cards, and emergency contact information. If you are traveling to an area where you are at risk of having your documents stolen, ensure you place them in a safe at your hotel while you are out touring.
When traveling, it is your responsibility to ensure you stay out of harms way. This includes securing your luggage and travel documents. Nothing sets back a trip faster than wasting time at an embassy explaining your loss. Be sure your passport covers are not only fashionable but provide you with a means of security as well
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