r/budapest • u/Specific_Hawk_6869 • 10d ago

Turista Ajánlás | Tourist Recommendation Airbnb requesting personal data

Booked an Airbnb in Budapest and just received a message saying they legally need to scan and record all guests’ personal data/passport details into a Hungarian government database called VIZA before check-in.

They sent a full notice saying accommodation providers can even refuse check-in if you don’t provide ID.

Just wanted to check — is this actually normal in Hungary/Airbnbs there? Never had anything this formal before when travelling.

Don't really like sharing personal data that deep.

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u/arcanehornet_ 10d ago

Yes, it is completely normal and expected. You would need to do the same in many other countries.

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u/Specific_Hawk_6869 10d ago

Thanks for the reply