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Old Mar 25th, 2013, 01:19 PM
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Schengen Visa Italy - Do I need Hotel Reservations

Hi,

I am traveling to Italy and need a schengen visa. The Italy consulate requires a hotel reservation. What can I do, if I want to keep my Italy stay open and not been tied down to hotel reservations?

Can I book a hotel and cancel it after I get my visa?

Thanks,
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Old Mar 25th, 2013, 01:38 PM
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It may cost you one night charges if you cancel. If you book in one of the chain hotels (Holiday Inn, etc.) you may be able to cancel just a day or two before scheduled arrival without penalty.

However, I cannot imagine that the Italian authorities haven't thought of this trick and have made provisions to stop travellers from doing so.
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Aren't you going to want to reserve a hotel for at least your first night anyway?
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Old Mar 25th, 2013, 01:46 PM
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StCirq - Yes, but they want hotel accommodations for the whole trip.
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Yikes! Do you know anyone in Italy who would say you are staying with him/her?
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Old Mar 25th, 2013, 01:57 PM
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Sadly no
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