Why does Airbnb want my photo?

Multiple verifications like email and identity in your confirmed information section. At least 50 words about you, why you joined, or anything else you think others would like to know. A profile photo that shows your face so others can recognize you when you arrive as a guest, or host a stay or experience.



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Profile photos All Hosts are required to have a profile photo, and some Hosts require the same of their guests to book. Guest profile photos aren't displayed until after a booking is confirmed and can be removed at any time.

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Sharing passport details with an Airbnb host can be risky, especially if the host is not legitimate. If the host is a fraudster or scammer, they could use your passport details to commit identity theft.

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As veterans in the hospitality industry, we understand that this basic request might be unfamiliar for many travelers. But rest assured, we're happy to clarify that this is perfectly normal and required by law. Yes, even locals have to present our IDs at hotels, B&Bs, and other accommodations both in Italy and abroad.

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If a guest chooses to provide a profile photo, that profile photo won't be displayed to the host as part of the booking process until after the booking is confirmed.

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To confirm the accuracy of photos advertised to guests, hosts need to take new photos of their space as it is today that match what's listed on Airbnb. You'll need to visit your listing in-person and use the Airbnb app to take and send these new photos to the verification review team.

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Some hosts may require guests to provide a valid government-issued ID in order to book a property or experience. Airbnb may ask for additional verification to confirm that it is really you who is logging into the platform. Airbnb may ask you to confirm that you are at least 18 years old by requesting your legal ID.

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Deleting photos
  1. Click a photo.
  2. Click Delete this photo.
  3. Click Delete to confirm.


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The easiest, most low-tech way to find a camera is to perform the kind of search Calwell's friend did: Turn off all the lights, sweep a flashlight around the room, and look for reflections that might indicate a lens. Go slowly, since a glint from a lens can be pinpoint-small.

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As per Spanish law, accommodation providers and hosts on platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com are obligated to collect specific information from their guests. This includes your full name, birth date, nationality, passport details, and the country issuing the passport.

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The answer, in many places, is yes. Sometimes hotels may legally demand that you hand over your passport when you check in. In some countries, hotels may be required under local law to retain copies of guests' passport information, a U.S. State Department spokesperson confirmed with me.

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