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‎17-03-2025 08:35 PM
Dawn1150
Level 1
‎17-03-2025 08:35 PM

Host asking for passport id

Hi, it's my first time booking with airbnb. We are going to venice and the host has asked through WhatsApp for us to fill in a form with a photo of our passports. Is this usual? as I'm bit worried about giving a stranger a copy of my passport

‎17-03-2025 08:35 PM
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‎17-03-2025 11:37 PM
Helen3
Top Contributor
Bristol, United Kingdom
‎17-03-2025 11:37 PM

It's a legal requirement to provide photo ID as a guest in Italy . @Dawn1150 

‎17-03-2025 11:37 PM
‎18-03-2025 07:17 AM
Dawn1150
Level 1
In response to Helen3
‎18-03-2025 07:17 AM

Thanks for your reply.  I thought that might be the reason, so I've sent the form and photo of passport. 

‎18-03-2025 07:17 AM
‎18-03-2025 09:00 AM
Emilie
Community Manager
Community Manager
London, United Kingdom
‎18-03-2025 09:00 AM

Hi @Dawn1150, 

 

Venice, what a dreamy destination! Is it your first visiting Italy?

 

I'm glad to see Helen's advice put your mind at ease, and if you need anything else please let us know. 🙂

 

Have a wonderful stay!

 

Emilie

 

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‎18-03-2025 09:00 AM
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