Host asks for Passport Photo (Italy)

[Mariami15]

Hello,

Host (Italy) asks for passport photo. I asked why and response was "for tax purposes".

Is it really obligatory to provide photo? Why can I not just send the info (ID, ... whatever is needed). Why photo?

(Plus it is 2 months in advance from my booking. May I send it later? Or they have to provide my info as soon as possible?)

Thanks

[Joelle43 · Accepted solution]

Hello @Mariami15 

Yes it is a legal requirement for hosts and hotels to collect ID information from guests which has to be remitted within 24 hours of the start of the stay.

Here is a previous post on the subject but you could tell your host that you'd rather send the information nearer the time (in case you want to cancel for example)

https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/Support-with-your-bookings/Italian-Host-Asking-Us-to-Upload-Pass...

Hope you feel more reassured😊

Joëlle

[Mariami15]

Thank you so much. @Joelle43 

I searched a lot and your link is the best answer.

[Emilie]

How lovely to see that Joelle was able to reassure you ahead of your trip! I'm curious whereabouts in Italy are you heading?

I visited Rome a few years ago and absolutely loved it. 😍