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Should I carry my passport with me in Paris?
No need to carry your passport. I have lived in Paris for 40 years and never been asked for identity papers in the street. If you are asked and don’t have them, you have 48 hours to supply them at the police office.
Why do hotels in Europe ask for your passport?
Many European hotels check your passport in addition to asking for a credit card for incidentals. These hotels keep a record of passports to cross check for wanted criminals, look for missing persons, or protect against identity thieves.
Should I carry a copy of my passport?
Why You Should Photocopy Your Passport The U.S. Department of State recommends that travelers photocopy the information page of their passports before leaving on international trips. Take the copy of the passport with you, but do not store it in the same location as your passport.
Should I carry a backpack in Paris?
If your Paris travel itinerary includes one or two-day trips around Paris, I would definitely think about a small backpack instead of a shoulder bag. Again, we recommend an antitheft backpack for safe travels and peace of mind, especially if you are going to take the metro of Paris.
Do I need to carry ID in France?
You must be able to prove your identity either by providing documents when asked or within 4 hours at a police station. Identity documents can be a passport, a photo driving licence or other documentation provided by a government body. Concealing the face in public places in France is illegal.
Is it legal for a hotel to keep your passport?
They have no legal right to hold your passport as a means of ensuring payment—–highly illegal if they do. They should take a credit card imprint or a deposit but passports no. A copy is a good idea and also as another poster said use the copy when you leave the hotels and go out and about.
Do you need a passport to stay in a hotel?
London is the only place in Britain I have ever stayed that requires a passport for British citizens as ID to check in; other places usually just are happy to see your booking confirmation or just accept that you are the person who says they have a booking!
Can I speak English in Paris?
In Paris you may speak your native tongue at home, at work and with your friends, but if you don’t speak French, you definitely need to speak English. So when Germans, Swedes, Ukrainians, and other foreign nationals visit France, they generally speak English with the locals as well.
What things are illegal in France?
10 funny, outdated, and weird laws in France
- Snails must have their own ticket on French trains.
- You can’t name your pig Napoléon.
- Don’t kiss in a French train station.
- Women who want to dress like a man must first ask the police.
- You must listen to French music.
- Don’t let the kids have ketchup.
- You have to say bonjour.
What is proof of domicile in France?
Literally, a “justificatif de domicile” is a proof of address/residence. In order to open a bank account in France, or any other account under your name (phone, gym, etc..). You will need to provide a “justificatif de domicile”, to prove that you live in France or in Paris.