Family Passport Holders are lightweight zippered wallets that help you stay organised whilst travelling. They store all your important documents and passports all in one place. They're perfect for keeping track of key documents, such as travel plans, medical papers, and hotel bookings. But is it right for your family?
They come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are also commonly known as travel wallets, travel document organisers or passport wallets.
This guide will tell you everything you need to know about family passport holders, and soon, you’ll wonder how you managed without one!
Keep Passports Together
One of the main benefits of a family passport holder is that it keeps all of the passports for your family in one place.
This can be especially convenient when you're traveling with children, as it can be easy to lose track of important documents when you're on the go.
A family passport holder can help you keep all of your passports organised and easily accessible, reducing the risk of losing them or leaving them behind.
Having all of your passports stored in one place can also make it easier to keep track of expiration dates and renew them as needed.
Overall, a family passport holder can be a useful tool for keeping your passports organized and safe while you're on the road.
Image: Family Passport Holder with passports and pen
Choose The Right Size
Family passport holders come in various shapes and sizes. Ultimately you want to pick a size that matches the size of your family. Are you a family of 4? A family of 6? You get the point.
You should also consider if you want to use it as a document organiser and travel wallet, as the extra convenience does mean a slightly bigger passport holder.
When we created the Far & Wide family passport holder we considered how we might use it based on our travels. Here are some things we typically carry:
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Therefore a family document organiser and passport holder was the ideal choice.
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Protect Against Theft
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Secure Credit/Debit Cards
An RFID blocking wallet offers secure protection for credit/debit cards. It acts as a shield around card data, preventing thieves from electronically scanning and obtaining personal information from cards stored in the wallet.
This helps ensure that your sensitive data is kept safe from prying eyes, helping you to reduce the risk of fraudulent transactions and stealing of your identity.
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Prevent Identity Theft
Identity theft is a growing problem in modern society.
An RFID blocking family passport holder helps to prevent identity theft by ensuring that your information is not electronically skimmed from your cards while stored in the travel wallet.
This protection provides additional peace of mind that thieves cannot access your sensitive data, giving you more control over your financial security.
Organise Documents
Organising travel documents for a family holiday can be an important and necessary step to ensure that your trip goes smoothly. Here is a list of travel documents you may need:
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There are probably other documents that we have not listed above which is why a family passport and document holder is a good solution.
Image: Travel documents loosely stored in a bag
Other Benefits of a Family Passport Holder
If you're not sold on the idea of using a family travel wallet and document organiser, then perhaps these additional benefits might convince you.
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Protects from wear and tear – The passport holder protects the passports from ordinary wear and tear, and from any liquids that might be lurking in your bag. Easily identify passports in your luggage or bag – Passports tend to be both small and dark in colour, and this presents the unwanted challenge of finding them whenever they need to be presented. Carrying all the passports in a holder will help to identify them quickly, saving you time and stress. Extra organisation – Many passport holders are designed with additional pockets to store cards, currency, identity cards, etc., in just one pouch. This makes travelling easier and gives piece of mind knowing that all your documents are neatly packed in one place. Look stylish – Fashion has caught up to the travel industry and now being stylish and being organised go hand-in-hand. Therefore what was once a mundane product, passport holders now come in a range of styles. |
Family Passport Holders: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best passport holder for a family?
There are many different types of passport holders that can be suitable for a family. Some factors to consider when choosing a passport holder for a family include the number of passports that need to be stored, the size and shape of the passports, and the type of travel that will be done.
Can I get a personalised family passport holder?
Yes, it is possible to get a personalised passport holder for your family. Many companies offer customization options for passport holders, including the ability to add your name or initials initials. Etsy would be a good place to start. Keep in mind that personalised passport holders may cost more than standard passport holders, and the price will depend on the materials used and the complexity of the design.
Can you get a family passport holder for 6 or 8?
Yes, it is possible to get a passport holder that can hold 6 or 8 passports. Although these tend to be more specialised options, they definitely exist. Keep in mind that the size and shape of your passports may affect the number of passports that can fit in a passport holder. It may be helpful to measure your passports to ensure that you choose a passport holder that is large enough to hold all of your passports.
Where can I buy a family passport holder?
There are many places where you can buy a family passport holder. Naturally, we would recommend you check out the Far & Wide Family Passport Holder and Document Organiser. However, you can also check out online retailers, department stores, speciality luggage stores, local leather goods stores, and online customisation companies.
Conclusion
Typically when carrying passports and holiday documentation, everything gets dumped on mum who then proceeds to put it all in her bag.
Cue a stressed mum whenever there’s a need to recover the items at various points throughout the journey. Not the best solution.
By neatly placing all the family passports and documents into a single wallet, passport holders make it easier to maximise the space in your bag, while making it faster to access and spot these items.
Because all items are held together, the stress of fumbling around at the airport or when asked to produce documentation is no longer present.
Video: The Far & Wide Family Passport Holder - Stop Motion
Travelling with children can be challenging. A family passport holder is an inexpensive way to make the journey that little bit easier.
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