Is a screenshot of booking.com acceptable for proof of accomodation?
I am planning to stay in the UK for 4 months after virus; I will need to show proof of accommodation to the immigration officer. What are accepted methods to provide proof of accommodation? Can I use a screenshot of my work phone? How many days of accommodations do i usually need to prove? If I will be couchsurfing for 80 percent of my stay in the UK, how should I present it to the immigration officer?
Best Answer
Booking.com provides printable booking confirmations which, once printed, look much more trustworthy than a screenshot. I always carry these when I go abroad.
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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.Can you get scammed on booking com?
The answer is yes, Booking.com can be a scam, and this site can scam you out of a lot of money. That might sound extreme, but this is not the case in every scenario.How do you get confirmation on booking com?
If you have a Booking.com account, you can also find your confirmation under the Bookings section in your account. If you still need us to resend your confirmation email please reach out to our Customer Service team.More answers regarding is a screenshot of booking.com acceptable for proof of accomodation?
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I wouldn't depend on being able to show a screenshot stored on your phone, things can go wrong (phone dies, etc.). You should always print these booking confirmations from the website you booked on.
There's no single answer to the next part of your question, and really depends on the discretion on the officer. If you have some accommodation booked, show proof of it. You'll also need some bank statements (again, printed) and/or credit cards with you to show you will have sufficient funds for the duration of your stay and explain you'll be couchsurfing.
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