Do I need proof of accommodation for my ENTIRE Schengen trip?
If I want to go to a Schengen country like Germany as a US citizen, do I need to show reservations for an ENTIRE 3-month trip, or just proof that I have somewhere to stay upon entering the country? Is a two week reservation good enough?
Best Answer
Unless it is a special Covid requerement, no reservations are needed for US citizens to enter the Schengen area on a visa free visit.
It is often advised to make a reservation for the first night but even that is not needed for the entry stamp in your passport.
The border officials do sometimes ask to show proof of enough money but even that is not that often.
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Do I need proof of accommodation?
If you are planning to stay at a hotel in your destination country then you will have to submit proof of the hotel booking, which usually is a 'hotel confirmation letter' which is also known as hotel itinerary for visa application.What counts as proof of accommodation?
A proof of accommodation document is simply a document that shows you have somewhere to stay during your trip to the Schengen Area. It could be a hotel booking, a letter from family or a friend, or a rental agreement stating you have the short-term rent of a home for the duration of your trip.How do I prove my visa accommodation?
Proof of accommodation can be either hotel vouchers, an invitation from the host with a copy of their passport (proof of sponsorship) or if you have taken a pre-paid tour package a copy of that will do.How do I prove my accommodation in France?
The person hosting you must go to their local town hall in France to obtain the proof of accommodation document on your behalf (more information about which documents to provide can be found on the following website: servicepublic.gouv.fr - in French only).REASONS WHY SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS GET REJECTED (Highly requested)
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