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The main reason it's required in the EU is because it's so easy to cross land borders without leaving a trace. In the UK, there's no need because it's an islan
by Diggsey 8y ago
The main reason it's required in the EU is because it's so easy to cross land borders without leaving a trace.
In the UK, there's no need because it's an island, so passports can be more easily screened at the borders.
- ben_w 8y agoThat implies it’s a Schengen Area rule?
- Symbiote 8y agoThis thread is full of the usual HN Europe-speculation. My speculation is that this isn't something the EU has legislated on, so it varies between countries. In the UK, "The Immigration (Hotel Records) Order 1972" says: > 4.—(1) Every person of or over the age of 16 years who stays at any premises to which this Order applies shall, on arriving at the premises, inform the keeper of the premises of his full name and nationality. > (2) Every such person who is an alien shall also— > (a)on arriving at the premises, inform the keeper of the premises of the number and place of issue of his passport, certificate of registration or other document establishing his identity and nationality; and
- ben_w 8y agoThanks; that certainly explains why I’ve never noticed the passport requirement in UK hotels — being British.