Having a tourist license does not mean that your property is completely legal. This is just the beginning. Now you must comply with a series of requirements to rent your property legally. We explain it to you below.
NRA or “Ventanilla Única Digital”
Since 2025, in addition to registering your property with the City Council and Tourism, it is essential to register it in the Property Registry.
It will give you a number similar to the tourist license, and you will need to enter this on tourist platforms.
This way, all tourist rentals in Spain will be registered in the Property Registry.
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Energy Certificate for spanish tourist licence
Another key point is that any rental property in Spain, whether tourist, short, medium, or long-term, must have a valid energy certificate. And beware, it’s not permanent: it must be renewed every 10 years. Don’t let it expire!
Get an Energy Certificate in the Valencian Community
Obtaining the Tourist License Sign
Once you obtain the license, you must identify your tourist property and register it. There are standardized signs that must be placed at the property, allowing travelers to recognize that it has a license.
Have GVA Complaint Forms
Additionally, like any establishment or business that receives customers, it is mandatory to have complaint forms.
You must have a sign indicating their availability.
These forms must be the official ones and can be obtained from Tourism.
If you need them, we can send them to you. Just write to info@qeeingenieria.com
Notify Police of Tourist Renters – SES HOSPEDAJES
By law, each traveler staying in your tourist property must be reported to the public administration.
There is a national system in which you must register and submit the required data.
Some of the data to provide includes:
• Full name and ID
• Document number
• Landline, mobile, or email
• Relationship if any traveler is a minor
• Contract reference number and other data
• Payment method identification
Tourist Rental Taxation
Naturally, when renting your property for tourism, you must pay taxes to the AEAT. More info.
Vacation Rental Liability Insurance
Also, remember that your property must have civil liability insurance. See more.
Evacuation Plan or Emergency Instructions for Tourist Property
Some autonomous communities, like Valencia, require the property to have an evacuation plan or emergency instructions.
We recommend all properties have one in case of any incident.
Other City Council Permits for Tourist Properties
Some city councils impose additional requirements beyond what Tourism or other municipalities require.
For example, in Alicante, it is mandatory to obtain a “non-harmful activity” license to rent a property for tourism. In Valencia, it is necessary to change the property’s use to “tourist property.”
Therefore, it is essential to review your city council’s regulations, as they can sometimes be more important than the tourist license itself!
Air Conditioning for Airbnb License
Another factor to consider is having at least one air conditioning unit or an equivalent system in the living room. A ceiling fan is not sufficient, but a portable air conditioner may be accepted if it has enough capacity to properly cool the space.
This requirement is relatively recent in the Valencian Community. Although it does not affect the license procedure, it is important to ensure the property has an adequate cooling system to avoid issues with guests.
Currently, the regulation does not specify exact criteria for air conditioning. We are in contact with the administration to clarify it and will inform you as soon as we have updates. In any case, the unit should guarantee effective cooling of the living room.
Internet for Guests
As we are in the 21st century, it is logical that every tourist property has internet.
Voltage Indicators for Tourist Properties
It is also mandatory to display in a visible place the emergency numbers and a contact phone number for the property to handle any incidents.
This notice must be in Spanish and English and include the number 112, as well as the phone numbers of the police, the nearest hospital, and other relevant emergency services
Voltage Indicators for Tourist Accommodation
To ensure guest safety and avoid damage to electronic devices, it is recommended to place voltage indicators on the property’s outlets.
In Spain, the electrical system operates at 230V and 50Hz, mainly using Type F outlets, compatible with Type C. Some travelers may not be aware of this, as other countries operate differently, and plugged devices may be damaged or affect the property’s system.
Voltage indicators can be placed in two ways:
On each outlet: Stickers or labels near the connection points.
General indication: An informative sign in a visible area, such as the entrance or a common area.
Recommended features:
Language: Spanish and English for foreign tourists
Clear information, including:
Voltage: 230V
Frequency: 50Hz Plug type: Type F (compatible with Type C)
Caution: Use only devices compatible with 230V.
First Aid Kit
It is also mandatory to have a first aid kit to address any medical emergency.
Appliance and Other Equipment Instructions
In many communities, such as Murcia, it is mandatory to provide instructions or a quick guide on the operation of appliances or other devices.
Renewing the Tourist License
In the Valencian Community, the tourist license must be renewed every 5 years.
How to Make Tourist Rentals Legal
If you have questions or need help, contact us: info@qeeingenieria.com
Recommendations for Tourist Rentals
To have an optimal, state-of-the-art property, the Licencia Vacacional team recommends:
Fire Extinguisher Tourist Apartment
For a legal and safe tourist property, it is highly recommended that guests have quick access to a fire extinguisher.
Smart Locks for Tourist Apartments
Discover what a smart lock is:
Key Boxes for Tourist Apartments
In some Autonomous Communities, these are no longer allowed, for example, in the Valencian Community.
However, their function is so useful that property owners and managers do not want them removed from the market.
In other communities, they work perfectly.
Security Safe for Tourist Properties
A plus for travelers, considered positive by Tourism, is having a safe in the property.
Anti-Squatter Systems for Vacation Rentals
One of the main concerns for owners who do not live in their property is illegal occupation. Here are some tips to prevent it.