Oh, the copy of a passport won't get you in and out of a country, but it will expedite getting a new one if you do lose yours.

The copy is good for checking in and out of hotels, Identification if you get in trouble, lost, etc. I carry a copy when I am walking around in a foreign country and keep my real passport in the room's safe. Less likely to lose it or have it taken.
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