For international travelers, your passport is the number one most important thing that you must protect while traveling. Losing a passport or having it damaged could result in a major travel headache, something that no one wants to experience.
So, what steps can you take towards keeping your passport safe? Here are three useful tips that can help.
Buy a Nice Cover
Passports are surprisingly flimsy for being such an important document. One way to add an extra layer of protection that will help it from being torn or ripped is a nice cover that will protect its exterior. These are available in all kinds of materials, but leather is my favorite.
Keep It in a Secret Location
Traveling with a passport can be nerve-wracking because it is a prime target for thieves to try to steal. Keep your passport, whether it’s physically on you or not, in a top-secret location that cannot be easily found by would-be robbers.
Don’t Let the Elements Ruin It
A rainstorm, a snowstorm, or extreme hot weather can be the death of an otherwise safe passport. Don’t allow your passport to be exposed to extreme conditions, which can lead to the RFID chip and pages of your passport to be ruined.
