NRA Registration Number in Spain

Who needs it

The NRUA is a registration number for Spanish homes let to guests for short or medium stays. You need it if you advertise a villa, flat, cottage or even single rooms on sites such as Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo or HomeToGo. It applies to private owners, companies, family trusts and owners who live abroad, in every region of Spain. Without it, listings can be removed automatically, and fines range from €6,000 to €60,000.

If your building has a community of owners (the group of owners who run a shared building or estate), new or expanded holiday lets from 3 April 2025 need the approval of at least 60% of them.

What you need

• a Spanish electronic signature or a recognised EU digital ID, or a lawyer acting for you under a power of attorney (a document that lets someone act for you)
• the property's address and its official land registry and tax reference numbers
• your regional tourist licence number
• the maximum number of guests, and whether you let the whole home or single rooms
• written proof of the 60% community vote, where needed
• a statement that the home meets all local rules on safety, insurance and access. A false statement can cancel the number and lead to fines.

How it works

• The lawyer checks your title deed, licence, community rules and regional rules, and points out any gaps.
• Where needed, they help get the community vote, preparing the papers and attending the meeting.
• They prepare the file and submit it online to the official registry. A temporary number is given straight away.
• They add the number to your listings on the booking sites you use.
• They follow the file until the final number is confirmed, usually within a week, and send you the certificate.
• They keep track of future duties, such as renewals, changes in guest numbers and new community rules, and remind you in time.

If your regional tourist licence is still missing or needs fixing, that can take four to six weeks in some regions.