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RD 933/2021, OF 26 OCTOBER – TRAVELLER REGISTRATION

Dear Guests,
In accordance with Royal Decree 933/2021 of 26 October, which establishes obligations for record-keeping and reporting for individuals or legal entities carrying out accommodation and motor vehicle rental activities, since 2 December 2024, all accommodation providers in Spain are required to collect traveller data and submit it electronically to the Department of the State Secretariat for Security under the Ministry of the Interior.

The purpose of collecting and transmitting this data is to prevent terrorism and other forms of organised crime.

As a traveller, you may contact the Ministry of the Interior to submit complaints or claims regarding the processing of this data. You can do so by completing the electronic form available at the following link:

https://sede.mir.gob.es/opencms/export/sites/default/es/procedimientos-y-servicios/formular-queja-o-sugerencia

Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Decree 933/2021

When did Royal Decree 933/2021 come into effect?
Royal Decree 933/2021, regarding the obligation to provide information in Spain, came into force on 2 January 2023. It establishes the obligations for record-keeping and reporting for individuals or legal entities providing accommodation and motor vehicle rental services.
When will compliance with RD 933/2021 be required?
The Ministry of the Interior has established a transition period before full applicability, lasting until 1 October 2024.
What obligations does RD 933/2021 establish?
Royal Decree 933/2021 establishes the following obligations:
Documentary record: Obliged parties must maintain an electronic register with all required data under RD 933/2021. Records must be kept for three years from the guest’s departure date. Hosts who do not operate professionally are exempt from this requirement.
Data reporting: Obliged parties must register individually and also register their properties, following procedures established by the Ministry of the Interior. All data required in Annex I (especially items 3 and 4) must be provided for each reservation.
Who are considered “obliged parties” under RD 933/2021?
All individuals or legal entities that operate or facilitate accommodation activities within Spanish territory.
What information must hotels provide to Spanish authorities under RD 933/2021?
Hotels must provide details about the property owner or managing company, the property being rented, the guests staying there, and the related transaction. Annex I of RD 933/2021 provides more detailed information on the required data.
How should this data be communicated to the Spanish authorities?
Professional hosts must transmit the data electronically through a procedure provided by the Ministry of the Interior. More information can be found at the link above.
What if a guest refuses to provide their personal data?
You may deny access to your accommodation to any traveller who does not provide all the required information.