For a visa for Japan is CouchSurfing accepted instead of a hotel booking?
I plan to visit Japan for a conference in May for a duration of seven days. Japan visa guidelines say that hotel booking is necessary. I am thinking of CouchSurfing to save some money and meet people.
Is CouchSurfing accepted as proof of accommodation, instead of hotel, for a Japan visa?
Best Answer
First of all, I don't think you need to submit proof of accommodation if you are attending a conference. See this page from the Japanese Consulate-General in Boston, US.
Moreover, Airbnb billing receipts are accepted as proof for accommodation for Japanese visas. Since CouchSurfing is a similar service as far as I understand, I don't think this would be a problem.
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