Why Is Hotel Reservation Necessary for Visa Application?

 

The Hotel Reservation is the most common proof of accommodation that those who travel within the Schengen Region choose to submit, especially for tourism and business purposes. Submitting a Visa hotel reservation (or any other proof of accommodation) is a necessary and also mandatory requirement for all Member States.

A hotel reservation proves that you have your accommodation arranged in the country you are planning to visit. It also proves that you are able to sustain yourself financially during your trip. In addition, it confirms your travel dates and the length of your trip. Embassies and consulates take this information into account when deciding whether to approve your visa application. For example, if you have mentioned your trip will last for 10 days, you need to be able to show that your accommodation also matches the same number of days.

If you are planning to stay at a hotel in your destination country then you will have to submit proof of the hotel booking, which usually is a ‘hotel confirmation letter’ which is also known as hotel itinerary for visa application. This means that after you book a room/suite, the hotel will issue you a letter which confirms it.

This letter must contain the following information:

•        your full name

•        your entry and exit dates

•        hotel address

•        hotel contact details as phone number, email, etc.

•        a valid hotel reservation code

Every embassy or consulate advises its applicants to make a hotel reservation at a hotel that will fully refund your expenses in case of visa rejection or delay. If you cannot find one like that, then try to find the cheapest hotel reservation. That is because if you book a room at a hotel that does not refund you in case of visa application rejection or delay, then you will lose your money.

You can also submit Dummy Hotel Booking as Proof of Accommodation. Although this method may sometimes be referred to as a fake hotel reservation, this is by no means a fake booking. It’s just a booking without paying the price before the approval of the visa application.

To make a Hotel Booking without paying the price you could use the services of Schengen Visa Itinerary. We also offer Flight Reservation and affordable Travel Insurance to complete your visa requirements.