The passport holders in our catalogue, side by side
Data taken from our product pages, as stated by the maker; an empty cell means the page does not say. For reference, a passport in the international format measures 12.5 x 8.8 cm.
| Model | Format | Material | Stated size | Storage | Contactless blocking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crocodile embossed passport cover | cover | embossed cowhide, glossy finish | 14 x 9.7 x 0.8 cm, about 120 g | the passport only | not stated |
| Vintage finish passport holder, six colours | cover with pockets | cowhide, vintage finish | 14 x 10.5 cm closed | two card pockets, one vertical pocket, one large pocket | stated by the maker, no visible layer |
| Passport wallet | travel wallet | cowhide, polyester lining | 14 x 10 x 1 cm, 75 g | passport, three card slots, a receipt slot, a pen holder | yes, in the lining |
| Family passport holder with strap | organizer | cowhide, polyester lining | separate slots for several passports, cards, notes and a pen | yes, on the card and passport compartments |
Cover, wallet or organizer: three ways to travel
A cover dresses the passport and nothing else: it guards it against rubbing and bent corners and is the slimmest of the three, under one centimetre. The passport wallet adds cards, receipts and a pen for the customs form, so the everyday wallet can stay at home. The family organizer holds the whole family's passports in one item worn on a strap: one parent hands over the documents at the desk without opening three pockets.
How much room around the passport
A 14 x 9.7 cm cover leaves about one centimetre around a 12.5 x 8.8 cm passport: the fit is snug, the passport does not slide around. One buyer of the passport wallet finds it a little tight for a passport with many pages, and the vintage holder leaves a narrow margin. The embossed cover, 0.8 cm thick, opens like a book: you show it at the gate without taking the document out.
Embossed cowhide, vintage finish or calfskin
The crocodile embossed leather is cowhide pressed with a scale pattern, not an exotic skin; it keeps its shine. The vintage finish lightens at the folds and corners and takes on a patina with each trip. The cowhide of the passport wallet softens with use. All our genuine leather wallets: real leather wallet men.
RFID blocking, what it does and what it does not
Two models out of four have a lining that stops a contactless reader from reading the chip of a passport or a bank card stored inside. The vintage holder states it with no visible layer, and we do not guarantee it. No lining protects against pickpockets: keep the holder in a closed pocket. Other protected formats: our RFID wallet men range.
Frequently asked questions
Does a US passport fit in these passport holders?
A US passport fits in the four passport holders of this selection, because it follows the international format of 12.5 x 8.8 cm; the margin is narrow in the 14 x 10 cm covers.
Which leather passport holder suits family travel?
The cowhide family passport holder in this selection keeps several passports in separate slots, with cards, notes and a pen, and is worn on a shoulder strap.
Can a passport holder replace a wallet when travelling?
The cowhide passport wallet in this selection replaces a wallet for the length of a trip: it holds the passport, three cards, receipts and a pen in 14 x 10 cm.
How do you care for a leather passport holder?
A leather passport holder needs a dry cloth day to day and a colourless cream once or twice a year, and it should be stored flat to keep the passport straight.