The 78 responses to this vacation survey only give us a superficial view of things; we can't ignore the fact that people don't all approach their paperwork in the same way.
Instead of classifying people as “prudent” or “last minute” regarding administrative delays, a third way is to analyze the role of informal networks and unforeseen emergencies.
For example, in Morocco, a phone call to a contact can unblock a situation in a few hours, making document planning less rigid for some.