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Don't Let Your ID Be Copied: What Mallorca Travelers Should Know at Check‑in

What to Do If a Mallorca Hotel Insists on Copying Your ID

Steps to take if a Mallorca hotel wants to keep a copy of your passport or ID.

Published: April 22, 2026
Don't Let Your ID Be Copied: What Mallorca Travelers Should Know at Check‑in

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What should I do if a Mallorca hotel insists on making an ID copy?

Stay calm and ask for the legal basis, the storage period, and the deletion process. If the hotel still needs a record, you can sometimes offer a limited copy with sensitive details obscured, depending on what is accepted. Keeping the names of staff members and any written confirmation can be useful later if there is a dispute.

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