Whether you manage a rural guest house, camping, hostel or holiday home which you advertise on platforms such as Airbnb, according to the Citizens Security Law from 30th of March 2015, you are required to register all the guests that you accommodate.
“CHAPTER IV
Special authorities of administrative police security
Article 25. Obligation to register documents.
1. Individuals or legal entities that perform activities that involve the citizens’ security, such as accommodation, transportation of persons, commercial access to public telephone or online services by means of establishments opened to public (…)”
Why is tourist registration data sent to the Guardia Civil instead of the regular police?
This will depend on whether your accommodation business is located in a locality where there is a police station or not. If you have a one nearby, it is up to you to send the details of your guests to your local police station.
If this is not the case, you will have to communicate the details of the people who are staying in your establishment or home to La Guardia Civil.
How to perform the registration process of your accommodation to La Guardia Civil?
- Download the registration form, fill it in and print it out. You can download it here.
- Submit it at the nearest La Guardia Civil station. You can find the location of your nearest station here. Furthermore, you will obtain your log in details to access the platform and register the guests when needed.
- Visit the “Hospederias” (accomodation) web and log in with the previously obtained details.
REMEMBER: Communicating the data to police or La Guardia Civil does not mean that you can stop completing the guestbook.
Does an application that legally completes the tourist registration process for the authorities exist?
With the Chekin app you can quickly identify your guests wherever you are. With its scanner you will capture all the data pointing to passports or ID cards, they will then sign on the screen and with a single touch you will have sent the data to La Guardia Civil. Your guests’ documentation will be stored in the cloud and sent to you instantly by mail. Easy, safe and in compliance with the law. Download the Chekin app for Android or for iOS.
In case you require more information, we also provide you with the official manual for the property management of La Guardia Civil (Spanish).
Conclusion
In conclusion, operators of accommodations such as rural guest houses, camping sites, hostels, and holiday homes in Spain must adhere to specific legal requirements under the Citizens Security Law of 2015. These include the mandatory registration of guests’ personal details, which can be submitted to either the local police or La Guardia Civil, depending on the proximity of a police station.
Tools like the Chekin app streamline this process by enabling digital registration and ensuring data security. It’s crucial for accommodation operators to understand these requirements and follow the proper procedures to ensure compliance and maintain the security and legality of their operations. Always consult with legal professionals to ensure full compliance with the law.
*The contents of this blog are solely informative. We suggest to consult any legally binding inquiries with a professional.
