If you do not have any properties in Spain, this article does not apply to you. The Short-term rental accommodation Registration Number (NRA) is mandatory only for hosts offering short-term rentals in Spain. If all your properties are located outside Spain, you do not need to obtain an NRA.

Understanding the NRA Requirement in Spain

Starting July 1st, 2025, Royal Decree 1312/2024 introduces new regulations for the vacation rental sector in Spain. All hosts offering short-term accommodations for profit must obtain a Short-term rental accommodation Registration Number (NRA) to legally operate their properties on rental platforms. This number is a unique identifier issued through the Digital Single Window for Rentals, managed by Spain's Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda.

How to Check Your NRA Status

To verify the current status and validity of your NRA, you can access the official verification portal at https://sede.registradores.org/sede/sede-nra-web/nra. This portal allows you to check whether your NRA is valid, provisional, or if there are any issues with your registration. Having a valid NRA is essential for keeping your listing active on rental platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions About the NRA

What is the Digital Single Window for Rentals and the Short-term rental accommodation Registration Number (NRA)?

The Digital Single Window for Rentals is a centralized platform managed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda that allows short-term rentals in Spain to be registered and monitored in a unified way. The NRA is the mandatory identifier that each accommodation must obtain in order to be legally offered on vacation rental platforms. It is not the same as your tourism license; it is a different number that complements your property's tourism license. The NRA can be up to 53 alphanumeric characters and typically looks like this: ESFCTU00004501300010949200000000000VUT-4501-232-00018. You will find your NRA in the PDF emailed to you after submitting your application to the Registradores portal.

What happens if my tourism license or my NRA expires, is revoked, or cancelled?

To legally operate, a property needs both a valid tourism license and a valid NRA. If either one is cancelled or becomes invalid, it must be renewed; otherwise, your property will no longer be able to be published online. You should monitor the expiration dates of both documents and plan renewal well in advance to avoid any interruption in your listing.

How much does an NRA cost?

The cost to apply for the NRA online through the Registradores portal is 27 euros per submission (before taxes or any applicable withholdings). You can choose between two payment methods during the online application: Credit or Debit Card (Pago Telemático), which is the simplest option for most hosts and allows you to pay directly on the website using a Visa or Mastercard, or a Prepaid wallet (Monedero Registral), which is commonly used by professionals who regularly interact with property registries and requires you to top up your digital wallet with a minimum of 150 euros.

Is the 27 euro fee a one-time payment or do I need to pay it annually?

The 27 euro fee is an annual charge and must be paid each year upon renewing your NRA.

To renew my NRA, do I need to submit a new application every year or just pay the 27 euro fee?

Renewal requires both the payment of the 27 euro fee and a simplified renewal application. The renewal process typically involves confirming or updating existing information but is not as extensive as an initial registration.

Who is affected by this regulation?

Hosts (individuals or companies) offering short-term accommodations in Spain in exchange for remuneration are affected by this regulation. Additionally, digital rental platforms operating in Spain, regardless of where their headquarters are located, must comply with the regulation.

What types of properties are impacted by this regulation?

The regulation applies to all properties offered for short-term rental for profit, regardless of whether they are located in urban or rural areas. This includes urban vacation rentals (Viviendas de Uso Turístico, or VUT), rural accommodations such as casas rurales, individual rooms (habitaciones) offered within a home, and boats or other non-traditional lodgings if rented for tourist purposes. If your property is being rented out to tourists on a short-term basis and you have a valid tourism license, the regulation generally applies, and you will need to obtain the NRA.

What types of properties are excluded from this regulation?

Properties that are officially registered under tourism categories such as hotels, aparthotels, motels, guesthouses, hostels, or similar establishments, as well as campsites, caravan areas, or regulated rural hotels, are excluded from this regulation and do not require an NRA. These typically fall under NACE Rev. 2 categories 55.1, 55.2, or 55.3 and are subject to a different regulatory framework.

Some properties may also be exempt from the NRA requirement (for example, rural properties). To manage this, Holidu has introduced a new option in your host account. In the field "Short-term rental accommodation Registration Number (Número de Registro de Alquiler)", you will now see a checkbox labeled "This property is exempt from providing the Número de Registro de Alquiler." If you select this box, a mandatory free-text field will appear where you must provide the reason for your claimed exemption, such as rural property or exempt tourism category.

How can I check if my property is subject to this regulation?

Review the classification on your tourism license issued by your regional tourism authority. If it is listed as a hotel, hostel, campground, or another official tourism establishment (not a "vivienda de uso turístico"), you are likely exempt. You can also verify this by checking your listing in your region's tourism registry or contacting your local or regional tourism office for confirmation.

Do I need an NRA if I only rent out my property a few months per year?

Yes. How the property is used, not how often, determines if an NRA is required. If you are renting it out for financial gain, even for just a couple of weeks or months per year, you must register and obtain an NRA.

Do I need two NRAs if I offer both short and long stays?

No. If the rental is offered as short-term accommodation for payment, you only need one NRA per unit regardless of the length of stay.

When does the law come into effect and what is the deadline?

The regulation took effect on January 2, 2025. There is a grace period until July 1, 2025. Before that date, all hosts must have obtained an NRA and communicated it to the platforms where their properties are listed.

What are the main obligations for hosts?

Your main obligations are to obtain a Short-term rental accommodation Registration Number (NRA) for each unit you offer, keep your information updated if you change capacity, ownership, or other features, respond to authorities regarding inspections or information requests, and include the NRA in every platform where your property is listed to keep your listing active.

How do I obtain a Short-term rental accommodation Registration Number (NRA)?

You can find the detailed process in this video tutorial (in Spanish) or this PDF guide (also in Spanish).

To obtain your NRA, follow these steps:

1. Gather the required documentation: Unique Registry Code (Código Registral Único or CRU), Cadastral Reference (or Boat ID number if applicable), and Tourism license or authorization (if required by your region). Note that you must upload copies of the documents, not only the corresponding reference numbers.
2. Access the Electronic Headquarters of the College of Registrars.
3. Register here if you do not already have an account and select the 3rd option "Electronic submission of a document" (Presentar telemáticamente un documento).
4. Identify yourself with your digital certificate and complete the application for "Assignment of Short-term rental accommodation Registration Number for Short-Term Rentals" (Asignación de Número de Registro de Alquiler de Corta Duración).
5. Sign and submit the documentation online via "Telematic Submission" (Presentación telemática).
6. You will receive an email with a link to download the provisional NRA from the Electronic Headquarters. Once validated, its status becomes permanent and you will receive an email notification.

If you submit the application and do not receive an email with the provisional NRA, you can call the respective registry office. The registry staff must provide a CSV code that you can enter along with your ID number on the Sede Registradores website in order to download the document with the provisional NRA.

Can the NRA application be submitted in person, or must it be done online?

The application can be submitted electronically via Sede Registradores or in person at the Registro de la Propiedad or the corresponding office for Bienes Muebles.

Where can I find my Unique Registry Code (Código Registral Único or CRU)?

The CRU is an 18-digit numeric code you can find on the Simple Note (Nota Simple) from the Property Registry, which you can request online from the College of Registrars at https://sede.registradores.org. You can also find it in your property deed or on your property tax bill or receipt (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles or IBI). In some cases, your CRU may appear as Identificador Único Registral (IUR) or Identificador Único de Finca Registral (IDUFIR). Your CRU is not the same as a cadastral reference or license number; it is a different, separate number.

Can I apply for an NRA if my property only has a temporary license number?

Yes. As long as your license is currently active in the Consell, it will be accepted during the application process. A temporary license is still valid, even if under review.

I have several units under the same license number. Can I apply for multiple NRAs with the shared license?

Yes. As long as the units legally operate under the same license, you can apply for an individual NRA for each one using the shared license number.

Can I apply for an NRA on someone else's behalf (for example, if I'm a property manager or agency)?

Yes, but you must attach a document proving legal authorization (such as a notarized power of attorney or signed authorization) and indicate the owner's name in the "Person represented by the applicant" field of the form (Persona a la que representa el interesado).

How long is the NRA valid and do I need to renew it?

The NRA is valid for 12 months and is renewable if the rental activity continues. You will need to renew it annually, but the number itself will not change.

What if I have multiple properties?

You must apply for an NRA for each unit you rent. If multiple units share the same CRU (for example, apartments in one building), you can apply for multiple NRAs in one application by detailing each unit. In Holidu, you must enter the NRA for each individual unit.

I have a listing that combines two separate units rented together. Do I need a separate NRA for this combined listing?

No. You cannot obtain a separate NRA for the combined listing unless the two units are legally registered as a single property. However, you can still publish a combined listing by obtaining an individual NRA for each unit and clearly stating in the listing that the rental includes both registered units, while displaying the NRA of one of the units. You should check with your regional tourism authority to confirm that this combined-listing setup is accepted in your Autonomous Community, as some may have specific guidance or require additional declarations.

What happens if I do not get the NRA before July 1, 2025?

By law, platforms (including Holidu) might have to deactivate any listing without a valid NRA starting on that date. Your accommodation will not be visible or bookable online until you obtain an NRA.

What about future bookings if I do not get or renew the NRA?

Future reservations do not need to be cancelled if they were made through a valid listing at the time of booking (either with a valid NRA after July 1, 2025, or without an NRA before the regulation took effect).

I'm a Holidu Host. What are the steps I need to follow?

Follow these steps to register your NRA with Holidu:

1. Obtain your NRA as soon as possible by following the process described above.
2. Log into your Holidu account.
3. Click on "Check the list" in the homepage banner and enter the NRA(s) you received (even if provisional) for each unit.
4. Alternatively, go to the "Properties" section and enter the NRA in the "Short-term rental accommodation Registration Number" field under "General Information."

What if I do not have a certificate of occupancy (cédula de habitabilidad)? Will I lose my license?

No. Licenses will not be revoked due to missing certificates of occupancy. Many tourism licenses were issued for properties without this certificate. If your license is included in the Short-term rental accommodation Registration Number system, your property can claim grandfathered status due to long-term activity and request an exemption. This allows you to keep your license and obtain an NRA.

My Holidu account will not accept my NRA. It shows an error. What do I do?

The NRA can be up to 53 characters and must follow a specific structure. The maximum length is 53 characters, and allowed characters include letters and numbers. Spaces and dashes are also permitted if they appear in the official document. An exact match is required; you must enter the NRA exactly as it appears in the PDF from the Registradores portal.

If you see an error while saving the NRA in Holidu, double-check that you have copied the entire number without missing characters, the structure matches the official document, and you have not added extra symbols not included in the original.

Why is this law being introduced?

Royal Decree 1312/2024, based on EU