> especially since when traveling to countries like Spain and Italy, every Airbnb / Hotel requires you to send a picture of your passport.
They're required to, it's part of the in-person hotel check-in process to require showing photo id, and registering all guests with the local police department.
If you're a foreigner, and rather use a service where in-person check-in is impractical, they'll naturally ask for a photo to meet their legal obligations.
They're required to, it's part of the in-person hotel check-in process to require showing photo id, and registering all guests with the local police department.
If you're a foreigner, and rather use a service where in-person check-in is impractical, they'll naturally ask for a photo to meet their legal obligations.