Proof of accommodation for a Schengen tourist visa (visiting friends)
My friend is in Munich, Germany on a work permit. He will be going to sponsor our stay (residency permit). But our return is from Barcelona, Spain. Will I need to show proof of accommodation (hotel booking) for our stay in Barcelona while applying for a Schengen visa?
Best Answer
You must understand the nature of "sponsorship" in a Schengen visa. Unless your friend signed a Verpflichtungserklärung, he is just providing extra information about your travel plans. The visa officials will look for the answers to several questions:
- Do you have coherent travel plans? That includes where you will stay and how you plan to travel between those places.
- How can you afford your travel? Where is the money coming from? If your friend provides accommodation, that explains part of the cost.
- Do you have a reason to return to your home after the visa? A stable, well-paid job is best, but there are other options.
So if you are planning to stay in Barcelona for one or more nights, you should explain where in Barcelona you are staying. A hotel booking is one option, and probably the best if you plan to stay in a hotel.
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What can be used as proof of accommodation?
What Can I Submit as Proof of Accommodation?- 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.
Can you visit a friend on a tourist visa?
Many students wish to invite friends and family for a short visit to the United States. The B-2 visitor visa is a good choice for visits of 6 months or fewer in duration or for family members who do not qualify for an F-2 or J-2 dependent visa (such as parents, siblings, cousins, etc.).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.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 to apply for a Schengen Visit Visa to the Netherlands (Visiting Family and/or Friends)
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