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/csokisaxe2 10d ago

Yes, it is normal, but you don't have to send a photo of your documents to the host if you don't want to.

You can ask for a link in an application called VENDEGEM from the host, and self scan your ID, or you can wait till you meet personally and he can scan it there.

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u/Specific_Hawk_6869 10d ago

Thanks. I usually provide my passport at Hotels etc for scan. But sending my details including passport number is something I haven't done before. Thanks for the kind reply.