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Visa Guide LibraryAU-600Accommodation Arrangements
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Accommodation Arrangements

Where you will stay during the visit

Official Definition

Evidence of where the applicant will stay in Australia during the visit (hotel, rental, or host residence).

What Case Officers Look For

Lodging should look credible for the visit dates: hotel or rental confirmations with matching dates, or a host invitation that includes the host's identity and full address. Dates should align with the itinerary and stated stream/purpose. Incomplete addresses or bookings that do not cover the stay invite follow-up requests for information.

Host stays are common for family and friend visits; officers still evaluate your GTE story and funds — the host's status alone does not carry the application.

Evidence Strength

Strong Evidence
  • Hotel or rental confirmations with dates matching the itinerary
  • Host invitation with host name, address, phone, and relationship
  • Corporate housing confirmation for short business trips when applicable

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On this page

  • Official Definition
  • What Case Officers Look For
  • Evidence Strength
  • Common Refusal / Processing Triggers
  • Tips for Strengthening Your Evidence
  • Relevant Document Types
  • Lodging that covers the full planned stay window
  • Weak Evidence
    • Missing dates or unverifiable "I'll figure it out" lodging plans
    • Host letters without address or host identity
    • Bookings that conflict with flight or itinerary dates
    • Placeholder reservations that look fabricated or instantly cancellable with no other plan

    Common Refusal / Processing Triggers

    Common Problems

    • Itinerary cities that do not match lodging locations.
    • Host invitations that are generic templates with no specifics.
    • Relying on accommodation alone while funds and GTE ties are weak.
    • Open-ended stays with no clear lodging end date.

    Tips for Strengthening Your Evidence

    Pro Tips

    • Align lodging dates with flights and the trip purpose statement.
    • For hosts: include full name, Australian address, contact details, relationship, and visit dates.
    • Refundable hotel holds are often enough; perfect prepaid bookings are not required in every case.
    • If lodging changes after lodgement, be ready to update Home Affairs promptly.

    Relevant Document Types

    Typical uploads: hotel confirmations, rental reservations, host invitation letters with address, and corporate housing confirmations.