I didn't know that about Italy. Thanks for the info.The law in Italy requires that everyone carry ID and present it when asked by police etc. a US state issued driver’s license is not sufficient and a passport is really the only accepted form of ID for someone from the US.
Always make sure the hotel you are staying at has a room safe. Keep you passport in there, as previously mentioned there is no need to walk around with your passport.
Here’s the English translation of the law…
”The foreigner who, at the request of public security officers and agents, does not comply, without justified reason, with the order to show the passport or other identification document and residence permit or other document certifying the regular presence in the territory of the State is punished with arrest up to one year and with a fine of up to 2,000 euros.”
There are lots of opinions on this subject, so take it as you will.
I wouldn’t leave my passport in a hotel safe; you don’t know who has access to the safe.
I’ve carried my passport on me when traveling for 50 years, never had a problem with its security.
Statistics: Posted by ROIGuy — Sun Feb 02, 2025 5:48 pm