What to write on a passport or ID watermark
The watermark text that actually protects you names the recipient, the date and the purpose. Copy any example into the tool below, edit the details, and download — your file never leaves your browser.
Style
Hotel check-in
| Use | Watermark text |
|---|---|
| Hotel check-in | For hotel check-in only |
| Named hotel + date | For [hotel name] check-in only – [date] |
Airbnb / short-stay rental
| Use | Watermark text |
|---|---|
| Airbnb (official wording) (official) | Copy – intended for Airbnb only |
| Airbnb (Dutch, official) (official) | Kopie: alleen bedoeld voor Airbnb |
| Airbnb with name & date | For Airbnb check-in only – [name] – [date] |
Rental / landlord application
| Use | Watermark text |
|---|---|
| Tenancy / rental | For tenancy / rental application only – [name] – [date] |
Job / employment verification
| Use | Watermark text |
|---|---|
| Employer / right-to-work | For [employer] HR / right-to-work check only – [date] |
Bank / KYC verification
| Use | Watermark text |
|---|---|
| Bank / KYC | For [bank name] KYC verification only – [date] |
Visa application
| Use | Watermark text |
|---|---|
| Visa application | For this visa application only – [your name], [date] |
| Consulate / embassy | For [consulate/embassy] visa application only |
University / student admission
| Use | Watermark text |
|---|---|
| University admission | For [university] admission only – [date] |
SIM card registration
| Use | Watermark text |
|---|---|
| SIM registration | For [operator] SIM registration only – [date] |
Car rental
| Use | Watermark text |
|---|---|
| Car rental | For [company] car rental only – [date] |
Notary / legal verification
| Use | Watermark text |
|---|---|
| Generic single-use | Copy – not valid for any other use – [date] |
Frequently asked questions
What should I write on a watermark for my passport or ID?
Follow the formula recipient + date + purpose, e.g. “Provided to [recipient] on [date] – for [purpose] only”. It tells anyone who later sees the copy exactly who received it and why, which deters reuse.
What is the official Airbnb watermark wording?
Airbnb itself suggests writing “Copy – intended for Airbnb only” across the document. We include it as a one-tap preset.
Last reviewed: 2026-06-27.