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Mon, 08/30/2004 - 16:18
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I know that most bars don’t card you at the door, but what kind of ID do I need with me to get into a club if asked? Is a US driver’s license ok? or do I need my passport?

Mon, 08/30/2004 - 18:21
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Passport – don’t leave home without it!

(in the case that the hostel "steals" you passport, drivers license should be ok; actually, i’ve never been carded in any part of Europe)

Tue, 08/31/2004 - 00:53
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I guess it can be any ID which has your photo and date of birth.

Tue, 08/31/2004 - 07:31
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My first trip to Europe was when I was 14 and I drank beer at many bars and was NEVER asked for ID. But yes, if you need ID, your passport is what they want to see.

Mon, 09/06/2004 - 20:05
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Your passport becomes a very important form of ID when you’re traveling in Europe. That’s what you need to carry. And don’t lose it, because it will be a pain to replace. Make a copy of it, and keep it aside, in case you do lose it. Or write down the passport number.

A driver’s license is about as good as a library card. I suppose if you lost your passport, that would be the next best thing.

By the way, they won’t ID you when you go in a bar.

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