AU-600

Accommodation Arrangements

Where you will stay during the visit

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Educational only — not legal advice.

Evidence that supports this criterion

Accommodation Proof
Invitation Letter

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
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.

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AU-600

Accommodation Arrangements

Where you will stay during the visit

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Educational only — not legal advice.

Evidence that supports this criterion

Accommodation Proof
Invitation Letter

Official Definition

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

What Case Officers Look For

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
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.

Ready to check your evidence?

Upload documents and get AI-powered analysis against this criterion.

Create a case