Do you need to carry your original passport in Da Nang, Vietnam, or is a copy enough?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 9 days ago
TL;DR
Opinions differ: some travelers recommend carrying your original passport at all times in case a hotel or police asks for it, while others prefer carrying only a photocopy and keeping the original safely at home or in the hotel.
What the community said
One approach is to keep your original passport with you, since hotels in Vietnam often ask for it at check-in, and if you are stopped, the entry stamp proves you are in the country legally.
9 days ago Passport with entry stamp
Another recommendation is not to carry the original unless necessary: make a photocopy of your passport and show that if someone asks for ID, while keeping the original in a safer place.
9 days ago Passport photocopy
People who favor carrying a copy argue that the risk of losing your passport while out is higher than the chance of someone breaking into your accommodation, so for everyday trips around Da Nang a copy is more practical.
9 days ago