Obtaining tourist license in Spain

A tourist license in Spain is required if you plan to rent out your property for short-term (tourist) stays. Processing times vary by region and can range from 60 to 120 days.

Our company provides a tourist-license application service in Spain for property owners in Torrevieja and other nearby cities on the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol. In addition, we can manage your property, including end-to-end support for renting it out on terms that work for you.

Tourist license in Spain: what you need to know

Holding a tourist license in Spain is a mandatory requirement for short-term rentals. Without it, you cannot list your property on popular platforms such as Airbnb. When the license is issued, the property receives an identification number that must appear in advertisements. This confirms the legal status of your rental and lets potential guests see the category of the accommodation offered.

The tourist license in Spain is issued to the owner. It is valid for 5 years. When the property is sold, the license does not transfer to the new owner.

To obtain approval, the property must meet specific technical requirements, which may differ from region to region. Processing times also depend on the region.

Tourist-license processing in Spain for Alegria clients

We offer tourist-license processing in Spain to clients who rent out their properties through our company. The service price depends on the city of purchase (check current prices with our managers). The client also needs to pay only the tax (€55).

Please note that the property-management service fee in Spain is 25% of the rental income. In addition, the owner must pay an annual fee of €120.

Still have questions or interested in the tourist-license service in Spain? Leave a request on the website and we will contact you shortly for a consultation.

Cost of obtaining a tourist license in Spain

Torrevieja

• Tourist license: €305 (government fee included).
• NRA number: €100 (government fee included).

Orihuela Costa

• Tourist license: €300 (government fee included).
• NRA number: €100 (government fee included).

Valencia

Unfortunately, in Valencia the option to obtain a tourist license is currently unavailable due to a moratorium. If the situation changes, we will inform you.

When obtaining a tourist license in Spain through us, arranging the insurance policy is free of charge — you only pay the cost of the insurance package.

Process for obtaining a tourist license in Spain

1. Collect documents and obtain authorization to rent out the property.
2. Submit the application package to the municipality and complete the form.
3. Obtain the property’s identification number.
4. Insurance guidance. Our company also provides a turnkey home-insurance service.