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MeiMei · Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Posts: 35

Ok I�m a bit new at this.

When looking for a job many companies ask for a copy of my passport. I know that a current passport is important; however is it necessary to send it with my resume or is my passport going to be used for illegal purposes.

Keith_Alan_W · Joined: 26 Mar 2006 Posts: 121

DON'T send your passport, just a scan or photocopy. No, it most likely will not be used for illegal purposes(????).

expatben · Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 9:37 am Post subject:

Yeah send a scan its normal. Usually its to know what visas you will need, who you are ect.

tedkarma · Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 3:46 am Post subject:

As much as possible, send NO original documents overseas.

Not so much that they will be used improperly, but more that you are then obligated - and sometimes stuck - with whomever you sent them to.

If you change your mind, get a better offer, decide to not go, or even if you have an emergency - you are now stuck - and hoping they will be returned. And, since you have bailed out and perhaps put them out - they are often in no hurry to return your documents. Or, may not return them at all.

Take a look at http://tefldaddy.com/TEFL_Documents.htm for more information on the topic.