Passports

Carry your passport only when you need to.

Thieves can sell stolen passports and replacing them takes time and trouble.

Before you go on holiday, make sure that

you have noted down your passport number and its date of issue and have put these details in a safe place, separate from your passport
you have made a photocopy of your passport details page (usually inside the back cover) and left it with a friend
you take one other form of photo ID with you

While you are on holiday

keep your passport in the hotel safe and carry a photocopy with you.
If your passport is lost or stolen overseas, contact the nearest British Embassy, High Commission or Consulate immediately for advice.
Keep your passport safe