Do you have to take a selfie for Airbnb?

When you book a stay or Experience—or when you become a Host—we may need to verify your personal information, such as your legal name, address, phone number, and other contact details. We may also ask for a photo of your Government ID and/or a selfie to match with your Government ID.



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Your full name and profile photo will be shared with the Host after your booking is confirmed.

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When you book a stay or Experience—or when you become a Host—we may need to verify your personal information, such as your legal name, address, phone number, and other contact details. We may also ask for a photo of your Government ID and/or a selfie to match with your Government ID.

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When you book a stay or when you become a Host, we may need to verify your personal information, such as your legal name, address, phone number, and other contact details. We may also ask for a photo of your government ID and a selfie. Additionally, certain Experiences require you to verify your identity.

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When you host or help with hosting on Airbnb, you may be asked to provide information such as your legal name, date of birth, or government ID for verification. These details are required by law as part of a process called Know Your Customer (KYC).

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Stock up on the essentials Guests will expect to find toilet paper, hand and body soap, towels, and linens, so make sure your space is stocked with all of these essential amenities. Airbnb recommends offering a minimum of: One towel per guest. One pillow per guest.

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Your profile picture is important for making a good first impression. It shows up on your listing in search results, where it introduces you to guests interested in places like yours. When guests tap or click on your photo, they're sent to your profile to learn more about you.

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When you provide identification info to Airbnb, it's transmitted using secure encryption—the same process that websites use to transmit credit card numbers. We immediately store your information in an encrypted form, secured by third-party databases, so you should only have to confirm your identity once.

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As long as you're a verified member of the Airbnb community, you can create reservations on behalf of others. When you book a stay for someone else, you handle the reservation request, introductions, and payment—then transfer responsibility for the trip to the guest.

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Airbnb extra guest fee:
If guests plan on having additional visitors during their stay, additional fees could be levied, or certain rules may apply to accommodate the extra guests.

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Airbnb doesn't allow for hidden cameras or any other types of concealed recording devices. It does allow hosts to install security cameras in or around the property – as long as they're not in private areas like bedrooms or bathrooms, and as long as they are properly disclosed.

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