NRA Number – Your Mandatory Rental Registration in Spain
Renting out your property in Spain? The NRA number is legally required to advertise on Airbnb, Booking, and all OTA platforms. We handle the registration for you.
What is an NRA Number?
The NRA (Número de Registro de Alquiler) is a national registration number for short-term rental properties in Spain, introduced under Real Decreto 1312/2024. It is part of Spain's Registro Único de Arrendamientos – a unified national register designed to bring transparency and compliance to the growing rental market.
It confirms that your property is officially registered and compliant with current regulations, allowing you to legally advertise and rent out your property on OTA platforms such as Airbnb and Booking
Why Is It Mandatory?
- Legal requirement since 2024 – all short-term rentals in Spain must be registered with a valid NRA number.
- Required on all platforms – Airbnb, Booking.com, Rentalia, and other OTAs verify your NRA. Without it, your listing can be removed.
- Applies even through agencies – if a management company handles your rental, you still need the NRA as the property owner.
- Annual reporting obligation – from 2026, property owners must submit annual rental activity reports (Depósito de NRUA) linked to their NRA.
- Fines for non-compliance – properties without registration risk penalties, delisted ads, and halted rental activity.
Required Documentation
To ensure a smooth application process for the Rental Registration Number (NRA), you need the following information and documents:
- Emailadress
- BIC / IBAN
- VUT number (Tourist Use Dwelling license)
Important
What Happens Without an NRA?
Without an NRA number, your short-term rental may not comply with Spanish regulations. This means your property cannot be legally advertised on platforms such as Airbnb or Booking.com. In recent years, Spanish authorities have strengthened enforcement, leading to the removal of many non-compliant listings. Get your NRA number and rent with confidence—legally, smoothly, and stress-free.
How Estity Helps You Register
Submit your property details
Ownership documents, property reference, and rental plans.
We prepare and file the registration
With the Colegio de Registradores via the official portal.
You receive your NRA number
Ready to add to your Airbnb, Booking, and other listings.
Pricing
NRA Registration
€185 including VAT. Full registration service including preparation, filing, and confirmation.
Is the NRA the same as a tourist license?
No. The tourist license (licencia turística) is a regional permit issued by the autonomous community. The NRA is a national registration number under Real Decreto 1312/2024. In most cases, you need both to rent out legally.
Does the NRA need to be renewed?
The registration must be renewed annually. From 2026, an annual rental activity report (Depósito de NRUA) is also mandatory and must be submitted between February and March each year.
Can I register for an NRA if I don't have a tourist license yet?
The NRA registration is a separate process, but a tourist license may be required depending on your region before you can legally rent out. We recommend securing both.
What is the Depósito de NRUA?
An annual report of your rental activity — including check-in and check-out dates, number of guests, and the type of rental — that must be submitted digitally each year between February and March. The NRUA (Número de Registro Único de Alquiler) is a mandatory, annual Spanish declaration for short-term housing rentals, which from 2025 must be submitted to the National Property Registry (Registro de la Propiedad)
What if my community prohibits short-term rentals?
You should check your homeowners' association (comunidad de propietarios) statutes. They can restrict or prohibit short-term rentals with a majority vote at the annual meeting, and may impose a fee increase of up to 20%.