Same in UK. We don't need to carry passport or visual ID with us. https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/589/in-uk-is-it-a-requirement-by-the-law-to-carry-an-

Same in UK. We don't need to carry passport or visual ID with us. https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/589/in-uk-is-it-a-requirement-by-the-law-to-carry-an-id https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/589/in-uk-is-it-a-re... https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/libertycentral/2010/jun/09/what-information-am-i-obliged-to-give-to-a-policeman https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/libertycentral/201... https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/libertycentral/2009/jan/19/stop-and-search-civil-liberties-law https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/libertycentral/200... I still have a paper driving certificate, and it is still legal (https://www.gov.uk/exchange-paper-driving-licence https://www.gov.uk/exchange-paper-driving-licence). I used it 2 days ago in Germany to hire a car. I have resisted "upgrading" to a photo drviers license because my address is still valid, and the photo driving license isn't (at least wasn't) valid without the paper extra anyway. If it ain't broke... In reality I carry my passport in my briefcase because I both travel overseas fairly often, and visit customers where it is necessary to show a photo id and that is all I have. As I recall, you may be required to report to a police station and show an ID or proof of identity if necessary - within a few days. But without evidence to the contrary (and subject to powers listed above for police), you are believed when you identify yourself.