What proof of accommodation is suitable for a UK visa application?
I am applying for a UK visa from Nepal to attend my graduation in UK. I've been invited by the university. I'll be staying for 7 days. I am not sure what kind of proof of accommodation I need to show in my visa application.
Is a hostel booking from booking.com good enough or do I need to book a hotel?
Best Answer
I am assuming you have not been requested to provide proof of accommodation (on the basis that if you had been you would have said so!) so refer to the GOV.UK guidelines where in Section 4, which is:
documents you should not send unless specifically requested
there is, amonsgt other, items:
hotel bookings
The rationale will be that once allowed entry it matters little where you stay, coupled with it is very easy to cancel a booking at no cost as soon as it has been presented for a visa application.
However, if you have been asked for proof then I can see no reason for a hostel via booking.com to be any less acceptable than a hotel booking.
Anyway, you seem to have an excellent reason ("premise") to be visiting the UK and provided you pay attention to the forms and their requirements your chances of obtaining a visa seem very good, regardless of accommodation.
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How do you show proof of accommodation?
This can be done in 3 ways:How do I prove adequate accommodation for spouse visa?
You must include a copy of the title deeds which can be ordered from the UK Land Registry. If the property is mortgaged you must provide a letter from the mortgage provider confirming who owns the property. You can also include a Housing Report to prove that the accommodation is not overcrowded.Which documents could an applicant provide to support a UK visit visa application?
You should submit the following documents to apply for a UK visa:- UK visa application form. ...
- Two photographs. ...
- Your Valid Passport. ...
- Proof you have the financial means to cover the living costs while in the UK. ...
- Proof of accommodation. ...
- Detailed travel itinerary. ...
- Tuberculosis Test Results. ...
- Biometric information.
What is a certificate of accommodation?
What is an Accommodation Certificate? The certificate shows that a property is considered to provide a safe and healthy environment for the occupants and that the property satisfies overcrowding standards.How to get valid proof of accommodation for visa application.
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