Yes. The form requires a valid address whichever location type you pick.
The reason is that most searching on a directory is local — “near me”, a city name, a distance filter. Without coordinates a listing sits outside all of it. Choosing Online / Virtual keeps the address private while still letting people in your area find you.
What the address is used for
- Placing you in “near me” and distance searches.
- Putting you in results for your city.
- Nothing else, if you chose Online / Virtual.
What is shown publicly
With Online / Virtual, nothing. No street, no map, no pin. The form states it plainly: “My address stays private.”
Skipping the address is not an option — the form refuses with “Please select a valid address from the suggestions.”