5 best passport holders that will keep you organized as you travel

Mon, May 08, 2023 at 5:05:08 PM EDT

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This upcoming summer travel season (summer 2023) is estimated to be one of the busiest in history, so it's more important than ever to have all your ducks in a row to avoid any travel mishaps. One of the easiest ways to do this is to have all your necessary documents and identification methods ready in one place — and the best way to do this is with a quality passport holder.

Most people don't know, though, that a good passport cover is so much more than a cute, aesthetic cover to store your passport. Today, there are so many options that feature several compartments for your credit cards, IDs, boarding pass and even cash.

To make finding the right one for your a lot easier, we’ve narrowed down the list to the best five, separated into defining categories.

If you’re looking for the best passport cover that you can customize to make your own, the Paravel Cabana Passport Case is my top recommendation. For those not willing to spend more than $20, the Amazon best-selling Zoppen Multi-Purpose RFID-Blocking Passport Holder Travel Wallet is a must-have. And, if you love leather but hate clutter and bulk, the simple, sleek Carl Friedrik Easton Leather Passport Cover slides right into your back pocket with no issues.

Keep scrolling to check out the five best passport holders in more detail.

Paravel is known for its sustainable and super high-quality luggage, but I personally believe its passport holder is where the brand shines most.

This Cabana-striped case holds your passport and has extra room for your ID, credit cards, Metro card and cash. What I love most about this holder is its snap closure, which gives you a little extra peace of mind while you travel with such tiny but valuable items. Also, it's customizable, with the brand letting you add your monogram either on the outside or inside.

This one from Amazon is the one to buy if you don't want to spend more than $20 and need a passport holder with lots of compartments.

The Zoppen Multi-Purpose RFID-Blocking Passport Holder Travel Wallet has one passport pocket, a boarding pass compartment, three credit card slots, one ID slot, one SIM card pouch, one coupon ticket slot, a cell phone pouch, a money and coin zippered pocket, a key holder, one pen holder, a slim pocket and a vaccination card holder.

Plus, it comes in 34 colors!

Here's another brand I love for its premium quality leather and craftsmanship. The Carl Friedrik Getaway Weekender is one of my favorite travel bags of all time, and the brand's Easton Leather Passport Cover also ranks super high in my list of travel must-haves.

This passport holder is ideal for the person who doesn't like walking around the airport with lots of bulk. It's extremely slim and compact and has a simple back pocket to store travel cards and a center opening for your passport.

It comes in three rich colors and is made of vegetable-tanned Vachetta leather in Naples, Italy, in a small factory specializing in small leather goods. This is a treat that will only get better with time.

Dagne Dover is another brand that shoppers love. It's known for its high-end neoprene travel bags and crossbodies, but most folks forget that the brand's Accordion Travel Wallet is one of the best comprehensive passport holders that actually stays slim and trim.

This one holds your passport, cards and cash, and no matter how much you stuff it, it maintains its sleek and slim shape. It also has a Repreve recycled lining and 100% genuine pebbled leather body and comes well-packaged in a dust bag.

If you’re into quiet luxury, this Montblanc passport holder is right up your alley. It's made of Saffiano-printed leather and has the brand's understated signature logo emblem on the front.

This super luxe holder has an amazing hand-feel, three card slots and a passport slot and was made in Italy. Luxury doesn't always mean over-the-top, and this sleek and clean passport holder proves that.

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