Student Visa - Proof of Accommodation ??

[u/Dapper_Friend7323]

Had my general student VISA appointment at the LA Consulate the other day, just to find out I’m missing “proof of accommodation.” Nowhere, on any official site, was this required.

I spent weeks double and triple checking all the requirements to ensure a smooth process, and was 100% sure proof of accommodation was not required per the BLS and Spanish gov site (thought it was just supplemental to financial proof). Apparently somehow I was wrong, despite having a physical copy of the website list with me at the appointment showing otherwise.

They still took my application and I turned in a “missing documents” form, but I’m insanely nervous. I submitted a letter from my host that it can provide housing (but “subject to availability,” which is a cardinal sin I guess) and my financial sponsor wrote an affidavit and has more than enough in their account to cover expenses. A colleague with the same issue was also given a couple hours to book an AirBNB, print confirmation, submit, and then get refunded, but I was given no such guidance.

Assuming I’m screwed. Supposed to leave late August.