QUESTION: Documents: how to store documents and copies safely?

Document safety during a trip is one of the top priorities for any tourist traveling abroad. For this, it is useful to apply a strategy of creating alternative options and backup plans for unforeseen circumstances. By having several backup solutions for flights, hotels, and routes at hand, you can easily cope with any transport disruptions or flight delays without unnecessary stress.

Physical originals of passports and tickets should always be kept in secure internal clothing pockets or a special waist bag worn close to the body. You should not check in main documents as luggage or leave them unattended in shared hotel rooms.

Digital duplicates of all important papers are recommended to be saved in secure cloud storage and emailed to yourself. This approach guarantees that even in the event of loss or theft of your wallet, you will be able to restore data or confirm your identity at the consulate.