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[Check-In] Guest Form

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Written by Joelly See Toh

Overview

This section explains the settings for the guest registration form that guests fill out during pre-check-in and on the day of check-in.

(Registration card, Reg card, guest register = Guest Form)

💡 When using the check-in option

By sending the check-in URL (guest page) to the guest, they can fill in the required information themselves either during pre-check-in or at the time of check-in.

Note: In addition to the guest registry items mandated by law, items required by local ordinances vary by local government rules. Please confirm the details with the relevant health department and proceed with the settings below.


Detail

How to Set Up the Guest Form

Where to Configure

Go to [Admin Console] > [Property List], select the property > [Settings] > [Guest Form] to configure.

Set up both the “Form for Local” and the “Form for Foreigner” separately.

⚠️ Important Note

If you check the box [□ Only main guest need to fill out the form],
then even if individual items in the guest form are set to [Required],
only the main guest will be asked to complete the form.

This setting applies to both local and foreigner guest forms.

If you wish to collect guest form information from accompanying guests as well, do not check this box.


Setting Up Predefined Fields


Configure the items for the guest form.

Click on [+ Add Predefined Fields] to add a field.
If you want to change the order of the fields, drag and drop the icon on the left side of the item.

For each field, please select the [Target] option:

  • Required: All staying guests must fill it out

  • Optional: Filling out the field is optional

  • Main Guest Only: Only the main guest (the person who made the reservation) is required to fill it out; accompanying guests are not required to do so

Predefined Options:

Last Name

Reflected from OTA/manual reservation information.

First Name

Reflected from OTA/manual reservation information.

Gender

Choose from male, female, or other.

Birthday

Enter the date from a calendar displayed in the form.

Nationality

Reflected from OTA/manual reservation information.

Occupation

Enter freely (text entry only).

Postal Code

Reflected if available from OTA/manual reservation information.

Address

Reflected if available from OTA/manual reservation information.

Phone

Reflected if available from OTA/manual reservation information.

For local guest Default:Japan

For foreigner Default:blank, select from pull-down menu

Previous accommodation location

Home, prefecture, hotel name, etc.

(Only free text entry is possible.)

Destination

Home, prefecture, hotel name, etc.

(Only free text entry is possible.)

Email

Reflected from OTA/manual reservation information.

First Name (Kana or Alphabet)

Used to collect names in Kana or alphabet separately.

Last Name (Kana or Alphabet)

Used to collect surnames in Kana or alphabet separately.

Items Different for Domestic and International Guest Forms:

Identity Card Number

Domestic use only

No need to collect the number separately if the ID card photo uploaded contains the number.

ID Selfie or Photo

Domestic use only

Activates the camera on smartphones.

Passport Number

International use only

No need to collect the number separately if the passport photo uploaded contains the number.

Passport Photo

International use only

Activates the camera on smartphones.

Note: If video authentication or facial recognition is ON, you cannot edit or delete "ID Selfie or Photo" or "Passport Photo."


Custom Field Settings

In addition to the predefined fields, you can set up custom fields as needed.

To use this feature, a subscription to AirHost ONE HMS (Pro Plan / Premium Plan) is required.

Click [+ Add Customise Fields] to add an item.

Set the target for the added item by choosing from [Required / Optional / Main Guest Only].

▼ You can choose the [Type] from 7 different options.

type

Configuration Example

Checkbox Group

Yes or No Questions

Block of Content

Input

Attachments

Text area

(allow multiple lines)

Checkbox


Signature Display (Electronic Signature)

By default, this is set to [Hidden].

If you wish to collect an electronic signature from guests, select the appropriate option from [Required / Optional / Main Guest Only] and configure the setting accordingly.


How to Preview the Configured Guest Form on the Guest Page

Please refer to the following help article:


Useful Features

Auto-Fill Address

If you include the predefined fields [Phone] and [Address] in the guest form for local guests, the address will be automatically filled in when the postal code is entered.

▼The address will be automatically entered regardless of whether or not there is a hyphen (-) in the postal code.

Paste the Main Guest Address

If the main guest’s address has been entered, subsequent guests can use the copy and paste function to automatically fill in the same address when entering theirs.

Copy Form from Another Property

If you have already configured a guest form for an existing property, you can copy that configuration to another property.



​Automatic assignment of [Local Guest] / [Foreigner Guest]

  • For the main guest shown during pre-check-in / check-in, the guest form type ([Domestic Guest] / [International Guest]) is automatically determined by the system when the guest information is first created.

  • Once it is determined, it will not be re-assigned, even if the guest information is later updated. (However, the guest can manually switch between [Domestic Guest] and [International Guest].)

How the assignment is decided:

  • It is based on whether the guest’s nationality (country information registered in the booking details) matches the country where the property is located.

If they match

The Local Guest form is assigned

If they do not match

The Foreigner Guest form is assigned

If it cannot be determined (e.g. missing country information)

  • No automatic assignment is made

  • The guest must manually select during the pre-check-in / check-in popup

About accompanying guests:

  • Automatic assignment applies only when their information is provided via OTA integration

  • In most cases, accompanying guests must manually select the form during the pre-check-in / check-in popup


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