Proof of accommodation for a US visa (B1/B2)
For a US B1/B2 visa, accommodation details are part of your trip plan - a confirmed hotel reservation or a host's address. It is not a strict checklist item, but a confirmed, verifiable reservation strengthens your itinerary. It does not have to be prepaid: a real, refundable reservation with a confirmation you (or the consulate) can verify satisfies the requirement, and lets you avoid losing money on a non-refundable stay before approval.
What is required
For a US visitor visa, the consular officer focuses on your overall trip plan and ties to home. Accommodation details - a confirmed hotel reservation for your dates, or the address of the host you will stay with - support a credible itinerary. While the US does not always demand a booking, having a confirmed, verifiable reservation makes your plan concrete.
It does not have to be prepaid
You should never prepay a non-refundable US trip before your visa is approved. A real, refundable reservation lets you present a concrete plan at the interview while keeping your money safe until the decision is made.
How to provide it the safe way
- 1Book a real, refundable reservation that covers the nights you need to show.
- 2Confirm it - check it directly with the property or with a free verifier so you know it holds up before you submit.
- 3Submit it with your application, alongside your proof of onward or return travel.
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FAQ
Is proof of accommodation required for a US visa?+
It is not always a strict requirement, but accommodation details support a credible trip plan. A confirmed, verifiable hotel reservation or a host's address strengthens your itinerary at the interview.
Should I book a hotel before my US visa interview?+
You should not prepay a non-refundable trip before approval. A real, refundable reservation lets you show a concrete plan without risking the cost.
Do I need proof of onward travel too?+
A clear return or onward travel plan helps demonstrate intent to leave, so many applicants present a verifiable onward ticket alongside their accommodation.
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