RD 933/2021, OF 26 OCTOBER, TRAVELLER REGISTER
Dear Customers,
In application of Royal Decree 933/2021, of 26 October, which establishes the obligations of documentary registration and information of natural or legal persons who carry out accommodation and rental activities of motor vehicles, since 2 December 2024, it is mandatory for accommodation establishments based in Spain to collect data from travellers and communicate them electronically to the department of the Secretariat of State of Security under the Ministry of the Interior.
According to the provisions of this regulation, the collection and communication of such data is intended to prevent terrorist offences and other forms of organised crime.
As a traveller, you can contact the Ministry of the Interior to make complaints or claims in relation to the processing of this data. To do this, you must complete the electronic form that is enabled by accessing through the following link:
Spanish Royal Decree 933/2021: Frequently Asked Questions
The Royal Decree 933/2021 of October 26th concerning data sharing obligation in Spain entered into force on January 2, 2023. The Decree establishes the obligations of documentary registration and information of natural or legal persons who carry out lodging and motor vehicle rental activities (“Royal Decree 933/2021”).
When will the obligations under Royal Decree 933/2021 be enforceable?
The obligations under the Royal Decree 933/2021 entered into force and are fully enforceable since December 2, 2024.
Which are the obligations foreseen under Royal Decree 933/2021?
Royal Decree 933/2021 foresees different kinds of obligations:
- Documentary registration: The obligated subjects must keep a digital record of all the data required under Royal Decree 933/2021. This record will need to be kept for 3 years after the check out date. Please note that non-professional hosts will not need to comply with this obligation.
- Data sharing: The obligated subjects will need to register themselves and their accommodations with the Ministry of Interior. Additionally, the data required under Annex I (in particular Sections 3 and 4) will need to be reported for each booking.
Which are the “obligated subjects” under Royal Decree 933/2021?
All natural persons or legal entities carrying out or intermediating in hosting activities in properties located in Spain.
Which information do Hotels need to share with Spanish authorities under Royal Decree 933/2021?
They will need to share information about the owner of the property/the company managing the rentals of the property, the property that is being rented, the guests that stay at it and the rental transaction itself. More information about the exact data that needs to be shared can be found in Annex I of the Royal Decree 933/2021.
How do I need to report this information to the Spanish authorities?
According to the aforementioned Royal Decree 933/2021, professional hosts will need to report the information using an electronic platform that will be launched by the Ministry of Interior.
What can I do if a guest doesn’t want to provide identifying personal data?
You can deny the access to your accommodation to guests who do not identify themselves with all the required data.