Passport Information

"Backpacking and Passport"



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Your passport is your most important document when backpacking in Asia -- no doubt about that.

So, I've gathered some passport tips (or call it a checklist if you want) for you!

Passport information -- General Tips

  • If you have to renew your passport before departure, allow some time to do so.

    During the high/peak season, passport offices are very busy.

    That's because the high/peak season is the most popular traveling season for backpackers and tourists.



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  • If you already have a passport, check the expiry date.

    Make sure you at least have 6 months left after you plan the leave the country.

    That's because many backpackers end up staying away longer than planned, and countries like, Thailand, require that you have a passport valid for 6 months.

  • Does your passport have more than enough with blank pages?

    Depending on how many countries you`ll visit and how many times you will travel in-and-out of the countries, your travel document will likely fill up quickly because of the amount of new visas, entry stamps and exit stamps.

    I've experienced that the local officials used a new page in my passport even though they could have used one of the half-full pages.

  • To save time, try to memorize your passport number and the date of issue.

    You will be filling out countless visa applications, arrival cards and even at the guesthouses.

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