Host asking for passport id

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

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Helen3
Top Contributor
Bristol, United Kingdom

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

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

Emilie
Community Manager
Community Manager
London, United Kingdom

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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