Passport Information



"Backpacking and Passport"

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



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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 travelling season for backpackers and tourists.

  • 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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