Germany Schengen visa with AirBnB booking
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We (Russian citizens) are planning to go to Munich in late June. We would like to book our accommodation on AirBnB, but it is not very clear whether it will be accepted by the German embassy when we apply for a Schengen visa.
I can't find such information on the German embassy site or on the VFS-Global site. I've also searched for it on the Internet, and, while most sites agree that AirBnB booking is generally OK for a visa, I don't see a clear answer for Germany specifically, and there seems to be some exceptions for other European countries.
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We (Russian citizens) are planning to go to Munich in late June. We would like to book our accommodation on AirBnB, but it is not very clear whether it will be accepted by the German embassy when we apply for a Schengen visa.
I can't find such information on the German embassy site or on the VFS-Global site. I've also searched for it on the Internet, and, while most sites agree that AirBnB booking is generally OK for a visa, I don't see a clear answer for Germany specifically, and there seems to be some exceptions for other European countries.
visas schengen germany russia airbnb
edited Apr 1 at 14:26
dda
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asked Apr 1 at 12:58
Petr
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Note that some AirBnB apartments are illegal according to Munich zoning laws (one cannot simply turn a residential apartment into a hotel by listing it on a website).
– o.m.
Apr 1 at 14:36
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(1) Book refundable hotel room on booking.com (2) obtain visa (3) get refund (4) profit!
– Federico Poloni
Apr 1 at 17:05
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@FedericoPoloni, (5) get your visa cancelled, according to many comments on the Internet (e.g. ru-travel.livejournal.com/… (in Russian))
– Petr
Apr 1 at 18:28
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@FedericoPoloni, it is OK to change your plans after you have a visa, even to visit an additional Schengen state if that is on the way. It is not OK to lie during the application. The difference can be hard to find or glaringly obvious, depending on the particular case.
– o.m.
Apr 2 at 5:46
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@FedericoPoloni, I found, for example, relevant note on Czech embassy site (in Russian): mzv.cz/moscow/ru/vizy_i_konsulskaja/vizovaja/schengenskaja/… The one before last paragraph says that one should inform the embassy if they change hotel booking after receiving visa, otherwise the visa can be cancelled. I guess that if I inform the embassy that I changed my booking to AirBnB one, and they don't like AirBnB, they would cancel anyway. And if they do like AirBnB, then I don't need to bother in the first place and can apply with AirBnB booking.
– Petr
Apr 2 at 7:05
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up vote
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up vote
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We (Russian citizens) are planning to go to Munich in late June. We would like to book our accommodation on AirBnB, but it is not very clear whether it will be accepted by the German embassy when we apply for a Schengen visa.
I can't find such information on the German embassy site or on the VFS-Global site. I've also searched for it on the Internet, and, while most sites agree that AirBnB booking is generally OK for a visa, I don't see a clear answer for Germany specifically, and there seems to be some exceptions for other European countries.
visas schengen germany russia airbnb
edited Apr 1 at 14:26
dda
14.3k32951
asked Apr 1 at 12:58
Petr
2,8711326
We (Russian citizens) are planning to go to Munich in late June. We would like to book our accommodation on AirBnB, but it is not very clear whether it will be accepted by the German embassy when we apply for a Schengen visa.
I can't find such information on the German embassy site or on the VFS-Global site. I've also searched for it on the Internet, and, while most sites agree that AirBnB booking is generally OK for a visa, I don't see a clear answer for Germany specifically, and there seems to be some exceptions for other European countries.
visas schengen germany russia airbnb
edited Apr 1 at 14:26
dda
14.3k32951
asked Apr 1 at 12:58
Petr
2,8711326
edited Apr 1 at 14:26
dda
14.3k32951
edited Apr 1 at 14:26
dda
14.3k32951
edited Apr 1 at 14:26
dda
14.3k32951
14.3k32951
asked Apr 1 at 12:58
Petr
2,8711326
asked Apr 1 at 12:58
Petr
2,8711326
asked Apr 1 at 12:58
Petr
2,8711326
2,8711326
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Note that some AirBnB apartments are illegal according to Munich zoning laws (one cannot simply turn a residential apartment into a hotel by listing it on a website).
– o.m.
Apr 1 at 14:36
1
(1) Book refundable hotel room on booking.com (2) obtain visa (3) get refund (4) profit!
– Federico Poloni
Apr 1 at 17:05
4
@FedericoPoloni, (5) get your visa cancelled, according to many comments on the Internet (e.g. ru-travel.livejournal.com/… (in Russian))
– Petr
Apr 1 at 18:28
2
@FedericoPoloni, it is OK to change your plans after you have a visa, even to visit an additional Schengen state if that is on the way. It is not OK to lie during the application. The difference can be hard to find or glaringly obvious, depending on the particular case.
– o.m.
Apr 2 at 5:46
2
@FedericoPoloni, I found, for example, relevant note on Czech embassy site (in Russian): mzv.cz/moscow/ru/vizy_i_konsulskaja/vizovaja/schengenskaja/… The one before last paragraph says that one should inform the embassy if they change hotel booking after receiving visa, otherwise the visa can be cancelled. I guess that if I inform the embassy that I changed my booking to AirBnB one, and they don't like AirBnB, they would cancel anyway. And if they do like AirBnB, then I don't need to bother in the first place and can apply with AirBnB booking.
– Petr
Apr 2 at 7:05
 |Â
show 5 more comments
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Note that some AirBnB apartments are illegal according to Munich zoning laws (one cannot simply turn a residential apartment into a hotel by listing it on a website).
– o.m.
Apr 1 at 14:36
1
(1) Book refundable hotel room on booking.com (2) obtain visa (3) get refund (4) profit!
– Federico Poloni
Apr 1 at 17:05
4
@FedericoPoloni, (5) get your visa cancelled, according to many comments on the Internet (e.g. ru-travel.livejournal.com/… (in Russian))
– Petr
Apr 1 at 18:28
2
@FedericoPoloni, it is OK to change your plans after you have a visa, even to visit an additional Schengen state if that is on the way. It is not OK to lie during the application. The difference can be hard to find or glaringly obvious, depending on the particular case.
– o.m.
Apr 2 at 5:46
2
@FedericoPoloni, I found, for example, relevant note on Czech embassy site (in Russian): mzv.cz/moscow/ru/vizy_i_konsulskaja/vizovaja/schengenskaja/… The one before last paragraph says that one should inform the embassy if they change hotel booking after receiving visa, otherwise the visa can be cancelled. I guess that if I inform the embassy that I changed my booking to AirBnB one, and they don't like AirBnB, they would cancel anyway. And if they do like AirBnB, then I don't need to bother in the first place and can apply with AirBnB booking.
– Petr
Apr 2 at 7:05
4
4
Note that some AirBnB apartments are illegal according to Munich zoning laws (one cannot simply turn a residential apartment into a hotel by listing it on a website).
– o.m.
Apr 1 at 14:36
Note that some AirBnB apartments are illegal according to Munich zoning laws (one cannot simply turn a residential apartment into a hotel by listing it on a website).
– o.m.
Apr 1 at 14:36
1
1
(1) Book refundable hotel room on booking.com (2) obtain visa (3) get refund (4) profit!
– Federico Poloni
Apr 1 at 17:05
(1) Book refundable hotel room on booking.com (2) obtain visa (3) get refund (4) profit!
– Federico Poloni
Apr 1 at 17:05
4
4
@FedericoPoloni, (5) get your visa cancelled, according to many comments on the Internet (e.g. ru-travel.livejournal.com/… (in Russian))
– Petr
Apr 1 at 18:28
@FedericoPoloni, (5) get your visa cancelled, according to many comments on the Internet (e.g. ru-travel.livejournal.com/… (in Russian))
– Petr
Apr 1 at 18:28
2
2
@FedericoPoloni, it is OK to change your plans after you have a visa, even to visit an additional Schengen state if that is on the way. It is not OK to lie during the application. The difference can be hard to find or glaringly obvious, depending on the particular case.
– o.m.
Apr 2 at 5:46
@FedericoPoloni, it is OK to change your plans after you have a visa, even to visit an additional Schengen state if that is on the way. It is not OK to lie during the application. The difference can be hard to find or glaringly obvious, depending on the particular case.
– o.m.
Apr 2 at 5:46
2
2
@FedericoPoloni, I found, for example, relevant note on Czech embassy site (in Russian): mzv.cz/moscow/ru/vizy_i_konsulskaja/vizovaja/schengenskaja/… The one before last paragraph says that one should inform the embassy if they change hotel booking after receiving visa, otherwise the visa can be cancelled. I guess that if I inform the embassy that I changed my booking to AirBnB one, and they don't like AirBnB, they would cancel anyway. And if they do like AirBnB, then I don't need to bother in the first place and can apply with AirBnB booking.
– Petr
Apr 2 at 7:05
@FedericoPoloni, I found, for example, relevant note on Czech embassy site (in Russian): mzv.cz/moscow/ru/vizy_i_konsulskaja/vizovaja/schengenskaja/… The one before last paragraph says that one should inform the embassy if they change hotel booking after receiving visa, otherwise the visa can be cancelled. I guess that if I inform the embassy that I changed my booking to AirBnB one, and they don't like AirBnB, they would cancel anyway. And if they do like AirBnB, then I don't need to bother in the first place and can apply with AirBnB booking.
– Petr
Apr 2 at 7:05
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Finally I've written email to VFS-Global, and they replied that AirBnB booking is OK. I understand that this is not absolutely official information, because VFS-Global are not German embassy, but I think it is official enough.
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I believe it is interesting if you could attach an screenshot of the email that you received....
– Marcel P.
Apr 2 at 16:18
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You probably should return back to this question after your trip and share your experience
– VMAtm
Apr 2 at 17:29
The last time I visited, I cancelled my booking.com booking and booked on AirBNB. At the airport, the officials wanted to check all my bookings and tickets but did not object to AirBNB (or the change).
– greatone
Apr 2 at 18:26
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Finally I've written email to VFS-Global, and they replied that AirBnB booking is OK. I understand that this is not absolutely official information, because VFS-Global are not German embassy, but I think it is official enough.
answered Apr 2 at 15:05
Petr
2,8711326
I believe it is interesting if you could attach an screenshot of the email that you received....
– Marcel P.
Apr 2 at 16:18
4
You probably should return back to this question after your trip and share your experience
– VMAtm
Apr 2 at 17:29
The last time I visited, I cancelled my booking.com booking and booked on AirBNB. At the airport, the officials wanted to check all my bookings and tickets but did not object to AirBNB (or the change).
– greatone
Apr 2 at 18:26
add a comment |Â
up vote
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Finally I've written email to VFS-Global, and they replied that AirBnB booking is OK. I understand that this is not absolutely official information, because VFS-Global are not German embassy, but I think it is official enough.
answered Apr 2 at 15:05
Petr
2,8711326
I believe it is interesting if you could attach an screenshot of the email that you received....
– Marcel P.
Apr 2 at 16:18
4
You probably should return back to this question after your trip and share your experience
– VMAtm
Apr 2 at 17:29
The last time I visited, I cancelled my booking.com booking and booked on AirBNB. At the airport, the officials wanted to check all my bookings and tickets but did not object to AirBNB (or the change).
– greatone
Apr 2 at 18:26
add a comment |Â
up vote
6
down vote
up vote
6
down vote
Finally I've written email to VFS-Global, and they replied that AirBnB booking is OK. I understand that this is not absolutely official information, because VFS-Global are not German embassy, but I think it is official enough.
answered Apr 2 at 15:05
Petr
2,8711326
Finally I've written email to VFS-Global, and they replied that AirBnB booking is OK. I understand that this is not absolutely official information, because VFS-Global are not German embassy, but I think it is official enough.
answered Apr 2 at 15:05
Petr
2,8711326
answered Apr 2 at 15:05
Petr
2,8711326
answered Apr 2 at 15:05
Petr
2,8711326
answered Apr 2 at 15:05
Petr
2,8711326
2,8711326
I believe it is interesting if you could attach an screenshot of the email that you received....
– Marcel P.
Apr 2 at 16:18
4
You probably should return back to this question after your trip and share your experience
– VMAtm
Apr 2 at 17:29
The last time I visited, I cancelled my booking.com booking and booked on AirBNB. At the airport, the officials wanted to check all my bookings and tickets but did not object to AirBNB (or the change).
– greatone
Apr 2 at 18:26
add a comment |Â
I believe it is interesting if you could attach an screenshot of the email that you received....
– Marcel P.
Apr 2 at 16:18
4
You probably should return back to this question after your trip and share your experience
– VMAtm
Apr 2 at 17:29
The last time I visited, I cancelled my booking.com booking and booked on AirBNB. At the airport, the officials wanted to check all my bookings and tickets but did not object to AirBNB (or the change).
– greatone
Apr 2 at 18:26
I believe it is interesting if you could attach an screenshot of the email that you received....
– Marcel P.
Apr 2 at 16:18
I believe it is interesting if you could attach an screenshot of the email that you received....
– Marcel P.
Apr 2 at 16:18
4
4
You probably should return back to this question after your trip and share your experience
– VMAtm
Apr 2 at 17:29
You probably should return back to this question after your trip and share your experience
– VMAtm
Apr 2 at 17:29
The last time I visited, I cancelled my booking.com booking and booked on AirBNB. At the airport, the officials wanted to check all my bookings and tickets but did not object to AirBNB (or the change).
– greatone
Apr 2 at 18:26
The last time I visited, I cancelled my booking.com booking and booked on AirBNB. At the airport, the officials wanted to check all my bookings and tickets but did not object to AirBNB (or the change).
– greatone
Apr 2 at 18:26
add a comment |Â
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Note that some AirBnB apartments are illegal according to Munich zoning laws (one cannot simply turn a residential apartment into a hotel by listing it on a website).
– o.m.
Apr 1 at 14:36
1
(1) Book refundable hotel room on booking.com (2) obtain visa (3) get refund (4) profit!
– Federico Poloni
Apr 1 at 17:05
4
@FedericoPoloni, (5) get your visa cancelled, according to many comments on the Internet (e.g. ru-travel.livejournal.com/… (in Russian))
– Petr
Apr 1 at 18:28
2
@FedericoPoloni, it is OK to change your plans after you have a visa, even to visit an additional Schengen state if that is on the way. It is not OK to lie during the application. The difference can be hard to find or glaringly obvious, depending on the particular case.
– o.m.
Apr 2 at 5:46
2
@FedericoPoloni, I found, for example, relevant note on Czech embassy site (in Russian): mzv.cz/moscow/ru/vizy_i_konsulskaja/vizovaja/schengenskaja/… The one before last paragraph says that one should inform the embassy if they change hotel booking after receiving visa, otherwise the visa can be cancelled. I guess that if I inform the embassy that I changed my booking to AirBnB one, and they don't like AirBnB, they would cancel anyway. And if they do like AirBnB, then I don't need to bother in the first place and can apply with AirBnB booking.
– Petr
Apr 2 at 7:05