The Foreign Office has issued a warning to British holidaymakers in Spain reminding them not to leave their passports at hotel receptions when checking in. It's something many of us do or reportedly have done in the past, however it could lead to your identity being stolen, and even you and your loved ones being stranded abroad.
When you've been travelling for hours, the first thing you want to do when you get to your hotel is unpack and relax, before you begin your holiday properly. This can lead to holidaymakers just leaving their passports at reception when checking into their hotel, as they simply want to get their room keys and be on their way.
Hotels across the world, including in popular holiday destinations for Brits in Spain, have a legal requirement to take down passport details of tourists. While you might be thinking that handing your passport over to hotel staff while you wait is no cause for concern, leaving your passport or other travel documents with staff for long periods of time should be cause for some concern.
