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Video: Tips to keep your passport safe on holiday

Having your passport stolen while abroad can lead to major hassle and expense
Having your passport stolen while abroad can lead to major hassle and expense Having your passport stolen while abroad can lead to major hassle and expense

Are you jetting off on summer holidays soon? The last thing you need is to have your passport stolen. Here are some top tips on how to avoid that happening.

Most holidaymakers enjoy trouble-free trips.  However valuable holiday time and money can be lost if a passport is lost or stolen as the victim may need to report the theft to the police, as well as spend time at the local Consulate or Embassy so that they can be issued with an emergency travel document (ETD). 

The cost of ETDs and new passports for two adults could pay for two additional nights in a mid-range hotel and two meals a day in Tenerife.