Long term accommodation proof for Schengen visa [closed]

A friend of mine needs to apply for a Schengen visa to France, it is for three months of medical training. The hospital, where he will be doing my training, does not provide accommodation.

Since his visa approval is not guaranteed at all, he doesn't want to book an apartment without the visa, specially I think it is impossible to get a three month refundable booking.

So he decided to book a hotel for five days (refundable) and then if he gets the visa he will stay in the hotel while searching for an apartment.

The visa officer rejected his application based on no proof of accommodation. What do you think he should do or should have done

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How do I prove my visa accommodation?

This proof/certificate/letter can either be a:

Hotel booking,

Host invitation \u2013 if you are planning to stay over at friends or family members/relatives,

Confirmation by an organized tour operator or holiday tours, or.

Rental agreement / contract.

What is proof of last 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 accommodation in France?

Proof of accommodation This can take the form of a hotel booking or an accommodation certificate supplied by a person hosting the foreign national in their home. The host must apply in person to the town hall in their place of residence, signing Cerfa form no. 10798*03.

How do I get proof of accommodation in Germany?

Proof of booked and paid accommodation in Germany is to be sent to the Embassy/Consulate together with all the other documentation. If you are staying with friends/relatives, a copy of their ID and Passport, as well as proof that they can support your stay, is mandatory.

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