Spanish holidaymakers are being reminded that they shouldn’t leave their passports at reception when checking in at a hotel. With many families heading for some warmth over the half-term, many will be landing in sunny Spain and wanting to get stuck into their holiday.
However, the Foreign Office travel advice reminds tourists that they should wait for their passports to be returned upon checking in. Hotels across the world, including the UK and Spain, have a legal requirement to take the passport details of tourists.
Some travellers have been asked to hand over their documents for long periods of time, which can be a cause for worry. Here, we explain the rules and what you should do when you reach reception.
