How to Obtain a Tourist Licence (Valencia Community)

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Tourist Licence Valencia comunity

Now that we are receiving a number of enquiries about registering a property in the Valencian Community we wish to provide clients with some information about obtain a Tourist Licence. As it is a complex matter, we are setting the information out as clearly as possible.

We also can help you to calculate the tax on rental income in Spain.

Tourist Licence Registration

We require:

If you do not have the Habitation certificate now called “Declaracion responsable de segunda ocupacion” we can help you with this process.

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Compatibility Report For Tourist Use

The Town hall report of Tourist use compatibility is a new requirement, as the law changed on the 9th July 2018.

We must file the application form and wait until we receive this certificate.

You can send the copies attached by email. The application form however has to be sent by registered post to our address as we need your original signature on it:

SPANISH SOLUTIONS

Calle Flores 3, bajo C, La Zenia II

03189 – Orihuela Costa

When we receive the licence from the Tourist Office, we send it to you by email.

GET THE COMPATIBILITY REPORT

Signs: Tourist Licence plate

After you get the registration number you must install a sign close to the front door of your property. It shows your registration number on it.

Tourist Guests registration

Then when you start renting out your apartment you must report the guests’ personal data to the Police. You must go to the nearest Police station to get an user and password to access on line to fill in a list with this data.

Rental Tax in Spain

When you rent out your property being non resident in Spain you have to pay a rental tax every quarter, in January, April, July and October. If you only rent out the property short term you will have to submit the form in the corresponding quarter.

To calculate the tax it is needed the following information:

  • NIE of any of the owners
  • The rental contract (in the case it is long term rental) (copy)
  • Rental dates
  • Money received
  • Property expenses:
  • Council tax (copy of the bill)
  • Community fee
  • House insurance.

Our fees per person and for a couple are as follows:

ONE QUARTER: €100 (VAT included)

FULL YEAR: €300 (VAT included)

In case you pay for the whole year, this fee includes the non resident tax fee for the following year.

If you pay rental tax one year, the next year when we calculate your non resident tax we will deduct the days you have rented out and calculate the non resident tax for the rest of the days.

This is all quite confusing but we can help you through the process. We are very experienced in dealing with this now and here to assist you.

Please note this information is current at the time of posting.

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150 Comments

  • Mark

    Hi, I need to have a tourist licence valencia community. Can you please assist me with this? It’s a bit of an urgent matter. Kind regards Mark de Rijke

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Mark,

      Thank you for your enquiry which has been passed to Ana, Ana deals with the tourist licenses and will be in contact with you via email shortly.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Michelle Morrissey

    i would like to rent a villa in spain they have sent me a tourist license number, can you please tell me how i check this.

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Michelle,

      Thank you for your enquiry.

      You should be able to check the tourist licence number with the Tourist Information Board in Spain or you can ask the owner for a copy of the letter which the Town Hall produce when they issue the tourist license number, we hope this helps.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Paul Turner

    I require assistance in obtaining a tourist licence for our villa in Torrevieja. Are you able to assist please?

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Paul,

      Thank you for your enquiry.

      We can confirm Ana emailed you yesterday in regards to the tourist licence, should you not have received the email or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Zoe

    hi, i want to buy an apartment in Valencia for the purpose of renting it out to tourists. are chances high or very low of getting a license here? does it often happen that people invest in an apartment for airbnb etc. and then get their license request denied? thank you for your help! – Zoe

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Zoe,

      We understand your concern, your enquiry has been passed to Ana who deals with the tourist licenses on a daily basis, Ana will be in contact with you shortly. In the meantime should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Ramaekers S

    Hello,
    i would like to register to obtain my licence certificate.

    Can you help please?

    Many Thanks

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning ,

      Thank you for your enquiry,

      We have passed your enquiry to Ana who deals with the tourist licence, Ana will be in contact with you via email shortly.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Noel Robinson

    I am thinking about buying a rural house but have heard that the land needs to be 10,000m2 before I can get a tourist licence. Is this true?
    Noel

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Noel,

      Thank you for your enquiry.

      You are correct, a rustic land and also a rural house are regulated by a different law. Ana will contact you directly via email to discuss the law in more details.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Tina

    Hi. I’m just interested if you have a Bed and Breakfast establishment would you still be required to obtain a tourist licence?

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Tina,

      When you set up a Bed & Breakfast you need to set up a company and also have the relevant licence in place. Due to this you do not need a tourist licence, we hope this helps.

      Kind regards Nicola

  • Susan Murray

    Hi, I am thinking of renting my property out next year for the summer season. Looking on the Costa blanca Forum it states that your bathroom requires to have a bath to obtain the Tourist licence. I have just put in a walk in shower therefore am I unable to rent my property out?

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Susan,

      We are happy to say that you can definitely rent your property out without a bath.

      There are 3 categories in which you can advertise your property, standard, high and superior. It may be the “superior” that requires a bath,if you are going through a letting agent they will advise you correctly, we hope this helps.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Fredericka thompson

    Hello
    Where do I apply for the plaque required or property rental?

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Frederick,

      We can help you with the plaque for the tourist licence, Ana who deals with the tourist licences, will be in contact with you shortly via email.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • N Allen

    We are planning to buy a villa in the Moraira/Calpe area of CB. The villa may not have the tourist license so we will need to obtain. Is there a chance we buy the villa and then cannot get a license? It’s quite a concern obviously.
    Thank you

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Mr Allen,

      We understand your concern and can help you. We can check with the town hall to ensure you can get the Certificate of Compatibility with Tourist Use before purchasing the property, you need this document in order to get the tourist licence. We recommend that you always check this before going ahead with the purchase. Ana, who deals with the tourist licences, will be in contact with you shortly via emailto discuss this matter further.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Mrs r.j. mcgill

    I have the relevant tourist licence plaque outside my villa. Can you deal with all tax returns on my behalf if I give you the figures every quarter? The villa is owned by myself son and daughter. Would that be 300 euros for that service every year? Please advise.

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Mrs McGill,

      Ana, who deals with the taxes, will be in contact with you directly to gather more information and discuss the process further.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Angela

    Please can you tell me how long it will take to get a tourist licence and can I rent my property once I have the application in process? Or do I need to wait until I have the licence?

    • Ian C.

      Hello Angela,
      Thanks for contacting Spanish Solutions.
      The length of time to obtain the tourism licence varies, depending on the town hall.
      Are you based in Roda Golf? We can visit you there rather than you coming all the way to La Zenia if you prefer. In fact our engineer is based in Pilar De La Horadada so its probably closer for him.
      The whole process on average takes 8 weeks, however, we know if longer and shorter ones. Factors like whether or not you have a Certificate of Habitation can delay the process.
      Two big things regarding licences to rent your property in Spain;
      1. You can advertise the property for rent once you´ve made the application. (or once we´ve made it for you)
      2. Be careful- there are two types of property rental licence. Estate agents generally apply for one that allows them to exclusively to rent your property. If you use this one, you can’t legally advertise your own property for rent. Only that agent can do it. The licence we apply for is totally private and unique to you. You can rent privately on various portals, rent through an agent, switch agents, use multiple agents etc.

      Spanish Solutions are processing hundreds of tourism licences in Spain right now and the best way to rent your property in Spain is the right way!!!
      We can help you with property rental tax too- Please let us know if you need any advice on this,

      Kind regards,

      Ian

  • Iwona

    Hello,
    We’ve an apartment in Guardamar del Segura and we need a tourist licence (it’s quite urgent). Can you please assist us with obtaining one?
    Few people told us that it’s very difficult to get one and a majority of the applications are rejected – is that true?
    Regards
    Iwona

    • Ian C.

      Hello Iwona,
      The news is not good. That is true, Guardamar Town hall is denying the certificates of compatibility so it is not possible to get a tourist licence so far in the whole city!
      It is crazy.
      I will email you directly just now and we can discuss your options more.

      Ana

  • Adam

    GDay! Could I obtain the touristic license for the apartments in Valencia (except Ciutat Vella), Alicante (Mercado, Playa de San Juan) and Benidorm. Is it possible now? What conditions does the apartment must met to obtain the touristic license at the moment? Thanks so much.

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Afternoon Adam,

      To obtain a tourist licence in Valencia, it is not posible in the whole “centro historico”. In both, Valencia and Alicante it is not possible to get the tourist licence in the first line in front of the sea, affected by coast law, and if the apartment has a neighbour next door or below, it should be the sole property on the ground floor,

      We hope this helps
      Nicola

  • Richard Smith

    Hello, l dont understand what you replied to Adam above about apartments in Alicante. Would l be about to get a tourist licence in Benidorm others in my block have them. l have neighbours above and below and too one side. The flat above has a licence and what would be the tax implications please as a resident? Thank you

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good morning Richard,

      It is the main cities for example Valencia and Alicante where it may be difficult to get a tourist licences for the apartments if they are not situated on the ground floor, Ana will contact you directly via email to discuss the tax implications of renting your property out as a resident and the tourist licence in Benidorm.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • David Mayfield

    Hello,
    I intend to apply for a tourist licence for my property in Villamartin- Orihuela Costa but the neighbours say they have been told the certificate of compatibility is being denied by the town hall/council.
    Is this worth pursuing or the neighbours are right?
    Thank you.

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning David,

      That is correct, there was a delay with the town hall issuing the certificate of compatibility but this has now been resolved.

      We have spoken to Orihuela Costa town hall and they have confirmed they have cleared two months of the seven months backlog and are now moving again, we have had 15 certificates unblocked and are currently being processed as we speak.

      Should you need any assistance in obtaining your tourist licence , please do not hesitate to contact us, we would be happy to help.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Amanda Roberts

    Good evening,
    We have an apartment in Santa Pola and require a tourist licence for our property, we are classed as 1st floor but it is realistically the 2nd floor, how quickly do you think this could be done and could you envisage any problems? Many thanks, Mandy

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Amanda,

      For the tourist licence in Santa Pola, we will need to contact Elche town hall and discuss the requirements, time scales, cost ect.

      To do this we will need your catastral number, this will be on your SUMA bill (council tax) or possibly your title deeds, the nota simple and your full address. Please feel free to forward these documents by email or if easier bring them to the office, when received we will check this for you.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Maciej

    Hi, my name is Maciej, we have an apartment recently purchased in Dehesa de Campoamore, Orihuela, we have applied for the tourism license via third party company that helps us rent and maintain the apartment. In the past we obtained the license in Torrevieja but since we moved to Campoamore we are still waiting for one (since February). We are seeking help with obtaining license, we are half way in to season with no ability to rent the apartment :( can we even try to rent it with license being in process?

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Maciej,

      We understand your frustration and can confirm there is a back log in this área,

      If you have the Certificate of Compatibility from the town hall and the paperwork has been submitted for the tourist licence, you are legal and are able to rent while the tourist licence is being processed. It would be best to check this with the company dealing with this for you. If you have evidence of the paperwork being submitted, this should be ebough until the tourist licence has been received. We hope this helps.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Lili

    Hello, I just purchased an apartment in Quatre Carreres, En Corts in Valencia. I am not a resident. What do I need to get the tourist license in the city of Valencia.
    Thank you,
    Lili

    • Amanda Thomas

      Hi Lili, In Valencia City they only permit compatibility with tourist use if you have a ground floor or first floor property with a comercial building below. You can’t have any neighbours in the same floor or below. Is this the case please? it is best you email Yannelsis on info@spanishsolutions.net

  • Jonas Baeyens

    What is the procedure when planning to open a micro hotel in Torrevieja? Max 10 rooms, occupancy of 30persons?

    • Amanda Thomas

      Dear Jonas, This is complicated, Please send an email to Ana office@spanishsolutions.net, explaining if you have purchased the premises, how far long you are with it, what licences it has at the moment, thanks so much

  • VAL

    Hi there
    We are thinking of buying a newly Built apartment in Campoamor Orihuela Costa. Is it difficult to get a tourist licence in this region? How long does it take to get the licence, Please?
    Regards
    Val

    • Amanda Thomas

      Hi Val, It is getting better. It takes about 6 months very roughly. If you email Nicola on enquiries@spanishsolutions.net, when she is back next week she will help you with all the information on this,

  • Per Lottrup

    Where can we obain the aplication form ?

    • Amanda Thomas

      Dear Per, I know Nicola has emailed you directly about this. Kind regards

  • Jean Bolton

    I first applied through my Solicitor for my tourist licence in June 18 but the paperwork was returned as I believe because they changed some of the rules in July 18. My Solicitor didn’t reapply until February 19 and as to date we still haven’t got the licence. We are under Orihuela and I believe the problem is getting the compatability certificate. Why should this take so long and would it be better to start the whole process again with yourselves. I am very frustrated and keep ringing my Solicitor hoping for some news.

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Evening Jean,

      That is correct, the town hall does have a delay in the processing of the Compatability Reports. This is because the town hall has only one Architect dealing with the demand, this along with the increase in applications, have created a back log.

      Unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done to speed up the process. The only thing to do is wait, we are sorry. Starting the process again would only put you to the back of the queue which you are already in. We hope you get your tourist licence soon.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Pierre Strömberg

    I can not find specific information on legislation/regulations regarding letting house in Valencia city.

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Evening Pierre,

      Thank you for your enquiry.

      We know that not all properties in the Valencian area will get a Tourist licence, For example: it is not possible in the whole “centro historico”, inside the old doors and also in the first line in front of the sea as it is affected by coast law. If it is an apartment it is not allowed if you have a neighbour living next door or below, it should be the sole property on the floor or a ground floor wit a local underneath.

      We would recommend checking with the local town hall prior to requesting any of the certificates or reports. Should you need any assistance with this please do not hesitate to contact us we would be happy to help.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Thomas Mueller

    Hi Nicola,
    I?m interested in buying a house in Ciutat Vella in Valencia. Each floor (4) has one room. I would like to to turn it into a little Hostel/B&B.
    What kind of licence do I need to get and also how good are the chances to get one?
    Thanks,
    Thomas

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Thomas,

      Exciting times ahead. To set up a hostel/B&B you would firstly need to open a buisness with an accountant, then the relevent licences would be obtained from the town hall for example opening licences ect. An accountant can assist you with this.

      Should you need any assistance with this or the purchasing of your property, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our accountant, Marie Carmen, would be happy to help with the opening of your buisness and our conveyancing department would be happy to assist you in any way they can.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Tamara

    Do the tourist housing restrictions in Valencia city (ground/first floor, no neighbors, etc) apply if the rental is only a room inside the owner’s residence? This would be outside the centro historico. All the laws I’ve read apply to “entire properties.”

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Tamara,

      Thank you for your enquiry.

      The tourist licence is for the property, not for part of it. If you rent one of the rooms, we would talk about a bed & breakfast, that in Spain is considered as a Hostel, the concept B&B does not exist. You would need an opening licence and to set up as autonomo (self employed). We hope this helps.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • J

    Hello. Great website you have. I have a question. I own a piso in central Valencia. I would like to rent out just one room on AirBnb. Do I need a licence for this? Thank you for your help

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning J,

      Thank you for your kind words, which I will pass back to the rest of the team.

      In regards to your enquiry, the tourist licence is for the property, not for part of it. If you rent one of the rooms, we would talk about a bed & breakfast, that in Spain is considered as a Hostel, the concept B&B does not exist. You would need an opening licence and to set up as autonomo (self employed).A fiscal advisor can help you with this.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Oliver

    Hi I have a studio apartment which is registered as commercial can I rent it out on a month to month basis to different people? Would I need a tourist licence or business licence

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Afternoon Oliver,

      Thank you for your enquiry.

      Can we ask if you will be renting the property out as a commercial unit or a holiday home. We look forward to hearing from you.

      Kind regards Nicola

  • Thomas

    Hi
    Thank you for this great website
    We would like to buy a apartment in Alicante la florida. It is a penthouse. No lift. Is it possible to get a turist license for it? It has no neighbours on the same floor but under.
    Thank you so much thomas

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Thomas,

      Thank you for your kind words, which will be passed to the rest of the team.

      We would be delighted to help you with the tourist licence. We can check to ensure the property can obtain a tourist licence before you commit to the property purchase (paying the deposit or signing the contract)

      We have had many clients who were advised by the estate agent, prior to purchase, that there would be no issues obtaining the tourist licence but when the purchase was complete and the client applied for the tourist licence this was not the case.

      We will contact you directly to discuss this matter further.
      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Lorraine Bolden

    I am changing from renting with agent to doing it myself. Have filled in the declaracion responsable.
    Don’t know what to put for periodo de funcionamiento in other words period of rent. We rent all year normally weeks in summer and several months in winter? Can you advise. Thank you

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Lorraine,

      Thank you for your enquiry.

      For this part you would put “vocational”, we hope this helps.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Jan

    Hi, I bought an apartment in pilar de horardada last February and cannot get anywhere with a licence. The town hall is not accepting applications. We could not rent out all this year and the purpose of buying was partly to rent out? Do you know if licences will be allowed again. Tried 3 solicitors and told it would be ok in September then October and now no one knows?

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Jan,

      We understand your frustration. As far as we are aware you can not get the tourist licence in the Pilar de Horadada area and have no confirmation if this will change, we are sorry. As soon as we have any update on this, we will update our clients via a newsletter and a blog.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • mike knight

    Good Morning,

    We are looking at a couple of properties in the Murcia and Alicante regions, both are country properties which will be our main residence and we would be looking to let 2 separate annex’s on the same ploy of land and possibly add a yurt outside as a 3rd rental. All will be on as self catering basis. Please would you kindly advise what our requirements would be to allow us to rent? We are looking to buy but then move in once we have all paperwork in place to allow us to rent etc.

    Many thanks Mike

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Evening Mike,

      Exciting times ahead for you.

      In this case you would not need a tourist licence but to set up a company with a Fiscal Advisor, who would help you set up the company , ensure you have the relevant opening certificates in place and also help you your taxes. Marie Carmen, our Fiscal Advisor would be delighted meet you and answer any questions you may have.

      Should you need any assistance with the conveyancing and ensuring the property/land are free from debts, please do not hesitate to contact us, we would be delighted to help.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Katrien

    Hello,
    We want to buy a small property in Ciutat Vella in Valencia. The property is locaties on the ground floor and has a seperate entrance. Would it be difficult to obtain a Turist visa for this property?
    Kind regards,
    Katrien

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Afternoon Katrien,

      Exciting times ahead for you.

      We know that not all properties in the Valencian area will get a Tourist licence, For example: it is not possible in the whole “centro historico”, inside the old doors and also in the first line in front of the sea as it is affected by coast law. If it is an apartment it is not allowed if you have a neighbour living next door or below, it should be the sole property on the floor or a ground floor wit a local underneath.

      We would recommend checking with the local town hall prior to requesting any of the certificates or reports. Should you need any assistance with this please let us know, we would be happy to help you with this.

      We would recommend checking prior to securing the property with any deposit or signing any contracts.

      We hope this helps.
      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • laurentiu avram

    hello. excuse my english l’m not using it very often. I ‘ ve recently bought a 2 bedroom apartment in a 9 floor building in dehesa de campoamor. can you tell me in if it is possible to obtain licence for renting ? it doesn’ t matter the period of time. i want to come in spain in april and stay a week. laurentiu avram romania

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Afternoon Laurentiu.

      Thank you for your enquiry.

      You do not need a tourist licence for you to come and stay in the property, only if you want to rent the property out for holiday lets and receive money for it.

      If this is the case, we can check with town hall and confirm if a tourist licence is possible. To do this we would need a copy of your SUMA bill.

      We are aware of the area and know if you have the habitation certificate, from the property purchase, you should be able to get the tourist licence no problem, but may be best to check as the property is on the 9th floor. We can also help you obtain the tourist licence also, should you wish.

      We look forward to hearing from you.
      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Michael Scott

    Hello, could you help me with application for Tourism Registry of Valencia registration number? Thanks Michael.

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Afternoon Michael,

      Yes, of course.

      We will contact you directly to discuss this further. We look forward to speaking with you.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Matt

    Hello, I have a flat on the first line of the beach in La Mata, how likely am I to get a tourist licence? Regards.

    • Ian C.

      Hello Matt,

      Thanks for getting in touch.
      What a crazy time for the property rental business in Spain. We expect a rush of people who have been renting “unofficially” to use this time and the expected drop in the rental market to get their tourism licence sorted out. The relevant department in our office will be in touch with you to get more details and start the process for you.
      We think many regions of Spain will lift the (annoying/unnecessary) restrictions they had on private individuals renting their property in Spain through AirBnB and other property rental portals due to the Coronavirus crisis. Spain needs the tourists money back and quickly. I think it may be the perfect time for you to investigate whether or not we can attain your tourism licence in La Mata.
      Leave it with us, and we’ll get moving your application forward ASAP, or at the very least we’ll report back to you on the likelihood of success in getting your short term rental licence. It is important NOT to get an estate to apply for the licence for you- it can mean that you are limited to exclusively rent your property through that agent- a situation that may not be good for you. We like our property owners to have options.
      We look forward to resolving your issue.
      kind regards,

      Ian

  • Brian OConnor

    I own a property in Arroyo Del La Meil Benalmandea Malaga , I now want yo rent out my property , but first i need to get a rental licence , can you assist me please.
    We both myself and my wife have NIE numbers.

    • Amanda Thomas

      Dear Brian, Sorry for the delay in replying. we do not deal with rental licences out of your area, I am sorry, you need to contact someone locally to you. There are many things we can help with like non resident tax and legal issues so if we can help with anything else, please let us know. With kind regards

  • Daniel

    Hi.
    I’ve got flat near Cabanyal, it’s a first floor flat, a small part of which has a local below. It’s currently rented out on a long term let. All money earned is declared. What would be the cost of a licence, how easy would it be to get one and would someone need to visit it first before getting the licence? It’s difficult as a I don’t want to scare off my tenant either.

    • Ian C.

      Hello Daniel,

      Different areas have different rules when it comes to tourism licences- I’d need to check this out further for you.
      We’ll be in touch via email. When it comes to renting your property in Spain, you need it to be done legally!!

      Kind wishes,

      Ian

  • Shelley Anne

    Can you tell me if it is possible to get a tourist license in the algorfa area. It is heard that the town hall will not allow this,thus making rentals impossible for short term let’s. Is that correct?

    • Ian C.

      Hello Shelly,

      It is terrible to have to say it, but currently (July 2020) getting a tourist licence in Algorfa is impossible. Will the COVID crisis in Spain make things easier and focus the town halls to realise that they need tourists? We can’t say.
      Wish the news was better- Did you buy in Spain to rent your property? Did the estate agent mention anything? Maybe they didn’t even know.

      With the current state of the economy, post coronavirus, the Spanish government will be looking to fine people who are renting their property here illegally, so be careful is the best advice.

      Regards,

      ian

  • Samantha Pyne

    Good morning

    A little advise please, we are looking at a property in Roipar which consists of 3 houses on a 5000 finca. Our plan is/was a B & B and rental of the houses. What licences re involved and the odds of getting one

    Regards

    Richard & Samantha

    • Ian C.

      Hello Samantha and Richard,
      the concept of a B/B does not exist in Spain. You need an opening licence, it is like a hotel (hostel) licence before you do anything. Don’t even make an offer on the property until Antonio our architect has checked it out. He will effectively check out to see if we can run the activity there.
      If it works and you can trade, the next step (fairly simple) is to set up as self-employed here in Spain. Ana can do this from our La Zenia office.
      The other thing is: Is opening a B/B in Spain right now a good investment?
      There are better ways, with a lot less work involved, to earn a very good income in Spain- Sorry, I’ve seen a load of people open the wrong business in Spain!
      If you do open, let us know and we’ll give you a mention on our FB page.
      Best of luck, ian

  • Jo Condon

    Hello
    We are looking to buy a property to rent
    out short term in Calpe/Moraira area – how difficult will it be to obtain a tourist license are the Authorities even issuing them at all at the moment?
    Regards
    Jo & Keith

    • Ian C.

      Hola Jo and Keith,
      Congratulations on your decision to purchase a property in Spain.
      Before I answer your question, a short sales pitch:
      Spanish Solutions can ensure that you buy a legal property, from the correct owners without any debts, or nasty surprises.
      We will put the bills in your name, register the property in the land registry and make sure the one job you have to do is to start enjoying Spain!
      Your Spanish law office is not the place to try and save money.
      We can check out the estate agent for you too, just to ensure you are buying through a reputable firm.

      Sales pitch over.
      So, yes absolutely you can get a tourist licence but rather than buying and then checking, you should check before. For example, we have an office in Pilar de la Horadada, right on the Alicante/Murcia border.
      Many, many clients come to us to ask about renting their property there and they cannot due to tourist licence restrictions. Their estate agents should have told them this, especially one client we know who bought TWO new build properties, exclusively to rent short term. Now he is stuck in no-mans land. Did the estate agent not know the rules or did he know and not tell the client? Well, either way, it is the property owner who is stuck now.

      I wish you luck in your property purchase in Calpe/Moraira- What a beautiful area. It will be great for you to have a place you can come to get away from Brexit / Coronavirus too!!
      We’re here to help in any way we can,

      Ian

  • Ashley

    Hi there! Very helpful site- thank you!
    Quick question: my husband and I are considering purchasing a flat in moraira and would love to short term rent it on Airbnb when we aren’t using it. Do you know if moraira is granting tourist licenses? Thank you!

    • Ian C.

      Hello Ashley,

      Moraira is lovely! Great choice.
      You need to be careful when buying an apartment to rent short term in Spain as we mentioned in the various blog posts.
      The best thing is to let Ana in our office find out some more information regarding the specific locations.
      when are you thinking of buying?
      Best wishes,
      Ian

  • Ross B

    Hi,

    We have an apartment in Vista Bella Golf, Orihuela, Alicante. We are looking to rent the apartment out but first need to obtain a Tourist Licence.

    In regards to the documents listed in the article above, the Habitation Certificate – should the Solicitor that initially dealt with the purchase of the property have this document?

    Also, can you forward on the application form mentioned so we can complete, sign and return the same. I assume you will just need copies of the other documents mentioned – please confirm.

    Thanks

    Ross

    • Ian C.

      Hello Ross,

      Yes you should be able to get your certificate of habitation from your lawyer. I hope he did apply for it back then.
      How long is it since you bought?
      I’m asking because we need the certificate of habitation to be less than 10 years old.
      Regards,
      Ian

  • Polly

    My mum lives in Crevillente and wants to rent out her upstairs floor (3 bedrooms) as a self contained apartment, it has its own access from the backdoor of the house, own bathroom, own staircase. Own outside kitchen and facilities. What licence does she need to obtain for this so she can advertise on AirBNB please and where from? thank you so much

    • Ian C.

      Hi Polly

      Your mum will need a Tourist Licence, I will mail you with our contact details should you wish assistance.

      Kind Regards

      Jane

  • Pimpan P.

    Hello, Please kindly assist to provide me more details regarding renting out property in Alicante. Also, is it the same for Tourist Licence and Rental Holiday Licence? Thank you so much for such helpful site!

    • Jane

      Good Morning and thank you for your feedback.

      Yes these are the same and you need a Tourist Licence. The Town Hall will confirm if a licence is possible for your area. We can help you with the process if you wish to contact us.

      Kind Regards

      Jane

  • Mark Fairley

    please can you advise if obtaining a tourism licence for a villa just 100mtrs outside the village of barx, would be possible, land size 2300m2? property living space 105mtrs.

    • Jane

      Hi Mark

      In the first instance you should contact your local Town Hall to see if a licence is possible for the property before you start the application process.

      Kind Regards

      Jane

  • Tjitske Zaagstra

    Goodmorning, we have a house in La Nucia where we life permanently. Sometimes friends want to rent our house when we are away, do we need a license for that, we do not advertise.
    We have applied for a license in 23 June 2017 (Registro Estrada, Generalidad Valenciana), papers are stamped, but we never received a license. We completely forgot about it until now when we have another request from friends. Can you assist us in what to do?

    • Jane

      Hi Tjitske

      You do not need a licence unless you are taking money from your friends. You need to talk to your local Town Hall about your licence application.

      Kind Regards

      Jane

  • Aleksandra Bajda

    Hi ,we bought apartment in Torrevieja in this year. Can you help in all process to apply tourism license? We not live in Spain so in this moment it’s very hard apply by myself. Can you send your offer, what documents I have to prepare?

    • Jane

      Hi Aleksandra

      Yes we can help and my colleague will e mail you directly about the process.

      Kind Regards

      Jane

  • Stephen

    Is a tourist license transferable from the original owner of the property to the new owner?

    • Jane

      Hi Stephen

      Yes you can arrange this transfer. Please let us know if you wish us to assist you.

      Kind Regards

      Jane

  • Colin Sharman

    Hi, do I need my original NIE certificate or will a barcode with the number supplied by my accountant work? I can’t find my certificate and would like to avoid applying again if unnecessary.
    Many thanks

    • Jane

      Hi Colin

      I am unsure what you require your NIE for but for most processes you will require the certificate.

      Kind Regards

      Jane

  • Anna Booth

    Hello, We have been using a management company who obtained a tourist licence but we wish to change companies, but the licence we have is under the original management companies and starts with AT-xxxx.
    Can this be transferred to us or do we need to get a new licence

    • Jane

      Hi Anna

      It can be transferred. Please contact us if you would like us to support you with carrying out the procedure.

      Kind Regards

      Jane

  • Maureen Ringrow

    We have a fully legal house on rustic land in Llombai, Valencia which was built in 1979 before the habitacion certificates were needed. We have approx. 4000sqm of land. What would we need if we wanted to apply for a tourist licence and would we actually be able to get one.? Thanks in advance.

    • Jane

      Hi Maureen

      You will need to check with your local Town Hall before you try to apply for a Licence.

      Kind Regards

      Jane

  • Anton

    Hi ,we bought apart­ment in Tor­re­vieja in this year. Can you help in all pro­cess to ap­ply tour­ism li­cense? We not live in Spain so in this mo­ment it’s very hard ap­ply by my­self. Can you send your of­fer, what doc­u­ments I have to pre­pare?

  • Jackie

    Hi We are looking at buying an apartment in Torrevieja and are very confused about tourist licences. We had paid a deposit on one and were then told the Community had banned tourist licences/rentals so we withdrew. Now I am being told that communities cannot do this. Can you clarify please? Also you mentioned something about 1st line beach properties – Is it not possible to get a certificate of comparability/ licence for these? Lastly can you clarify exactly what is needed to get the certificate of comparability – I feel I am going around in circles and keep getting different answers. Thanks so much.

    • Tracie Miles

      Hi Jackie
      My colleague will contact you under separate cover as you have already phoned this afternoon.
      Kind regards
      Tracie

  • Nigel Rowe

    My property is leasehold,is it possible to get a tourist license?

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Nigel,

      Thank you for your enquiry.

      If the property is not in your name, you would not be able to apply for the tourist licence. Only the person who is named on the deeds, can apply for the licence. We hope this helps.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Mary

    I did my tourist license with an agency called HAD Rentals and it took only a week to be registered. They did it free of charge if I used their rental services which I did an I am very happy so far.
    However they told me that this license was only valid for rentals that go through them and that I can not rent it myself directly, all rentals have to go through them, can you confirm if this is correct?

    Thanks
    Mary

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Mary,

      Thank you for your enquiry.

      It seems the rental company have added you to their tourist licence instead of applying for a tourist licence solely in your name. This would mean that you can only rent via their platform or should you decide to leave them, the tourist licence can be converted to a private tourist licence which would mean you can use a rental company or advertise the property yourself.

      To convert the tourist licence to your name, you would need to cancel the contract with the rental company and have the tourist licence original document. Should you need any assistance with this, please do not hesitate to contact us.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Lee

    Hi, I’m thinking of buying a holiday home in or around Oliva. I was hoping to rent it out via Airbnb etc while not using it myself. In that area, there’s a mix of land types (rustic etc), are you aware of any general restrictions that would prevent a tourist licence being granted (front line to sea, minimum land size if rustico land, certain areas where licences are not allowed, terraced houses, apartments etc). I’m travelling over in 3 weeks and don’t want to waste time viewing properties that wouldn’t be considered suitable for rental so any advice you can provide would be fantastic.
    Thanks in advance

    • Nicola Ryan

      Thank you for your enquiry Lee,

      If you are purchasing a house to rent out for holidays lets, we recommend that you check with the local town hall that tourist licences are allowed, before signing any purchase contract or paying any deposit. If all is good with the town hall providing tourist licences, as long as the property has a habitation certificate it would be eligible for a tourist licence.

      Should you need any assistance, with finding, securing the property and the tourist licence, please do not hesitate to contact us, we would be delighted to help.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Richard Baker

    Please could Ana contact me – I need a license for my property in Moraira.

    • Nicola Ryan

      Morning Richard,

      We will contact you directly just now.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Thomas Linder

    Hi there! Could you advise on the ease of getting a rental license in Cartagena right now? Are there specific properties types that are more likely to receive a license than others? Happy to also pay for this advice! I just saw a lot of comments here but none about this city.

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Afternoon Thomas,

      Thank you for your enquiry.

      Generally the tourist licence process is easier and quicker in the Murcia region, we have not came across any areas where there are exclusions.

      Can we ask if you are intending to purchase a property for the purpose of holiday lets, if so we would definitely check that the tourist licence is possible before signing any purchase contract or paying a deposit.

      Should you require any assistance with this or the conveyancing, please get in touch.
      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Adrian

    hi,
    thank you for sharing such valuable information on your site.
    I am looking for a house to buy in El Campello area and I was wondering which are the restrictions in place there for granting the license. Should I consider only independent houses or one in an “urbanización” like Alkabir for example ?

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Adrian,

      Thank you for your enquiry.

      If you are purchasing a property in the Valencian Community and your intention is to rent the property out, we would definitely recommend checking if the tourist licence is possible before paying any deposit or signing the purchase contract. This can be done with the local town hall. If the town hall provides the compatability report, you will be able to obtain the tourist licence.

      Should you need any assistance with the tourist licence or with the legal work connected to the property purchase, please get in touch. It is very important that you have someone check all factors before purchasing the property. Apart from ensuring the tourist licence is possible, it is also imperative that the purchase contract is checked to ensure it is in your best interest. Also that there are no debts attached to the property among other things.

      We hope this helps.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Rebecca

    Please help us with the process for getting our property onto the tourism registry. We are currently advertising under Vrbo who have told us that they need the license number before potential guests can see our property. As we are UK citizens, but currently working in the Caribbean, this requirement has caught us unawares and help is urgent.

    • Nicola Ryan

      Afternoon Rebecca,

      We have replied to your online enquiry and replied via email.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Andy

    Hi Nicola. We live in the UK and are wanting to buy a holiday home that we can rent out as a holiday let when we are not using it. My wife is flying to Spain next week to have a look at some properties in Ciudad Quesada, Rojales and Oliva. Is it possible that we can pay you guys to check if a touristic licence can be obtained on any of the properties that we are interested in? Also, would it be possible to find out quickly as we’d like to agree a purchase before she flies back to the UK. Please let me know – thanks.

    • Nicola Ryan

      Morning Andy,

      Exciting times ahead for you and your family.

      Yes, of course. We can deal with everything, should you wish.

      Adam from our sister company Spanish Homes Online would be on hand to help you with your search, if needed. Spanish Solutions, can help you check if tourist licence is possible, also the conveyancing (most importantly ensuring the property is legal, debt free and the purchase contract is in your favour before signing). Part of our after sales service is to also change all of the utilities into your name after completion. We can also help you with the non residents tax, when the property is not being rented out and the rental tax for when it is. We will contact you directly to discuss this matter further.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • P.j Daly

    Hello
    Planning to purchase a property in villamartin area which already has a tourist licence..
    Can I use this licence as in want to do Airbnb?

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Mr/Ms Daly,

      Thank you for your enquiry.

      Yes, this can be used as the tourist licence is for the property not the owner, although you will need to change the tourist licence into your name moving forward.

      Should you need any assistance with your property purchase, please do not hesitate to contact us, we would be delighted to help.
      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Migle

    Hello! As the holiday season is approaching and I would be keen to start renting the property asap, what if I first get AT prop­erty rental li­cence via es­tate agent and later change it to my private licence VT. Is that possible?

    • Nicola Ryan

      Thank you for your enquiry Migle,

      This may be possible, it would be best to check this with your local tourist board as they would be issuing the licence. We hope this helps.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Majed

    Hi Nicola, we have a Villa in Gandia de Palma, Valencia. We have asked our lawyer to apply for tourist license, but he came back saying that we will not is not possible, because the land being classified as rural. He mentioned licenses are only given to properties built on land with main infrastructure in place, such as mains water supply and being on main drainage system.
    Our Villa has get the water from piped wells, electricity is supplied from the main power grid and drainage is pushed out to a modem septic tank 20 meters away from the main building.
    Would you be able help us obtain a tourist license, please ?

    • Nicola Ryan

      Thank you for your enquiry Majed,

      This is correct, if the property is built on rustic land, it will not be possible to apply for the tourist licence. In this case you would need the “casa rural” licence. It is a very long and expensive process, you may also need to make many alterations to the property and grounds. We do not deal with the “casa rural” licence, it would be best to contact a solicitor in your area who may know the process and the requirements ect.

      We hope this helps.
      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Matt Gibbins

    Hi,
    I have a villa in Gata Residencial, and if i decide to rent it out in holiday periods, I understand I would need to obtain a Valencian Tourist Licence to do so.

    Can I please be contacted to discuss the process and explore the cost & likelihood that this will be granted? I would be keen to progress this with yourselves.
    thanks
    Matt

    • Nicola Ryan

      Thank you for your enquiry Matt,

      We will contact you directly to discuss this matter further.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Terrence

    Hello – we owe a property in Torrevieja and one of our neighbours is renting their property out to tourists – who are regularly very noisy and generally causing disturbances. Is there a way that I can check if the owners have the appropriate tourist license in place? How do I do this and who do I report the problems to in Torrevieja? Thank you

    • Nicola Ryan

      Thank you for your enquiry Terence,

      You can check if a tourist licence is in place with the Alicante tourist board. If you want to report any problems, you would need to make denuncia at your local Guardia Civil. We hope this helps.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Tania

    Great website!
    Question: whilst waiting for my tourist license (Torrevieja area), which has already been applied for, can I get some sort of temporary number so that I can list my property on airbnb and Vrbo websites for holiday rental?
    Look forward to hearing from you.

    • Nicola Ryan

      Afternoon Tania,

      Thank you for your enquiry and kind comments.

      You can not get a temporary tourist licence number in the Valencian Community, you need to wait until the tourist licence number is issued by the tourist board, we are sorry.

      Kind Regards
      Nicola

  • Patrik Sundstrom

    Hello!
    We live in Sweden and are interested to buy an apartment in Valencia that tick many of our boxes. However when asking the seller whether the apartment has a tourist license the respons was that there is no tourist license and neither could it because it does not meet the required conditions. Any suggestions what these conditions might be and if there is anything we could do about it.
    Kind regard Patrik

    • Nicola Ryan

      Thank you for your enquiry Patrik,

      We know that not all properties in the Valencian area will get a tourist licence. For example: it is not possible in the whole “centro historico”, inside the old doors and also in the first line in front of the sea as it is affected by coast law. If it is an apartment it is not allowed if you have a neighbour living next door or below, it should be the sole property on the floor or a ground floor wit a local underneath.

      To confirm if the property can get a tourist licence, we would recommend that you check with the local town hall before signing any contracts or paying any deposits. To do this you will need a copy of the council tax bill.

      Generally if a property has a habitation certificate it will meet the requirements for the tourist licence in the Valencian Community, but, this is not a guarantee the tourist licence will be granted by the town hall. We would always recommend that you check with the town hall before you buy the property. We hope this helps.

      Should you need any assistance with the conveyancing and obtaining the tourist licence, please do not hesitate to contact us.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Kieran

    Hi. we are looking to do a one-off winter let for our apartment in Javea. Probably 6 or 7 months. Do we need a licence for this? Thanks

    • Nicola Ryan

      Thank you for your enquiry Kieran,

      If you are renting your property for 6-7 months, you would need a rental contract. A tourist licence would only be used for holiday lets/short term lets.

      Should you need any help with the rental contract, please do not hesitate to contact us.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Andrea

    Hi, we are looking into buying a rural property including 7.400 sqm of land in an urbanization outside of Turís, near Monserat (Valencia). We would like to live there permanently, however, would also like to put up a couple of wooden huts to rent short term in the summer months. Do you think we could get a tourist licence for this? I heard that tourist licences are not granted for rural property.
    Kind regards, Andrea

    • Nicola Ryan

      Thank you for your enquiry Andrea,

      You are correct, properties built on rural land will need to apply for a “casa rural” licence and not a tourist licence, however, these are used when you rent the registered property out as a whole.

      If you would like to add wooden huts to the grounds and rent these out, you would need to register as a company and obtain the authorisation and relevant opening licences from the town hall. It would be best to contact an architect initially to confirm if this is possible, what would be required ect. A fiscal advisor would then help you set the company.

      We hope this helps,
      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Riana Gerrits

    Hi, do you know if we can still get a tourist license for our house in Ciudad Quesada?

    • Nicola Ryan

      Thank you for your enquiry Riana,

      Yes, as far as we are aware, you can still obtain the tourist licence for the Quesada/Rojales area. Would you like any assistance with this. We will contact you directly to confirm.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Martin

    Hello,

    I’m looking to buy a property in Canet d’en Berenguer a little north off Valencia. Do you know if it’s possible to get a touristic license and would you be able to assist with the proces?
    Best regards,
    Martin

    • Nicola Ryan

      Thank you for your enquiry Martin,

      It is best to check if the tourist licence is possible before signing any purchase contract or paying any deposit, this way you will know for sure that there are no problems obtaining the tourist licence.

      We do offer the service of checking if the tourist licence is possible as part of our conveyancing package. This is one of the many checks we carry out. Once completion has taken place and the property is in your name, we would then apply for the tourist licence. On the other hand, should you purchase a property which already has a tourist licence we can arrange for this to be transferred into your name.

      We can check at any town hall, if the tourist licence is possible before committing to the sale, we would need a copy of the IBI bill or the cadastral reference, this can be obtained from the agent selling the property. We will contact you directly to discuss this matter further.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Eamon J.

    We have a villa in Los Altos and wanted to look at getting a tourist license : please respond privately with your fees to do the whole process ( Habitation Cert; Cert of Compatibility and Registration). Are the fees fixed or are they linked to the property value ?. I was hoping to use VRBO for rentals : does the Orihuela Town hall allow rentals once a compatibility cert has been issued and if so do you know it they issue a Cert No, that is acceptable to VRBO or do we have to wait to get the full registration (which I believe can take 6 months or more )

    • Nicola Ryan

      Thank you for your enquiry Eamon,

      We have replied to you via email.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Himmy

    Hi,

    I’m looking to buy a property with intentions of renting it out on AirBnB. I’m currently looking at a property in Santa Pola on the 4th floor. What are the requirements for a tourist license in Santa Pola and could you help me check wether it’s possible to receive a license before I buy a property?

    What other services do you provide when it comes to buying a property?

    • Nicola Ryan

      Thank you for your enquiry Jimmy,

      It is very important that the tourist licence is checked, before you sign any sales contract or pay any deposit.

      We do offer the service of checking if the tourist licence is possible as part of our conveyancing package. This is one of the many checks we carry out. Once completion has taken place and the property is in your name, we would then apply for the tourist licence. On the other hand, should you purchase a property which already has a tourist licence we can arrange for this to be transferred into your name. We can deal with the property sale, arrange NIEs, bank accounts ect also. We will contact you directly to discuss this matter further.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

      We can check at any town hall, if the tourist licence is possible before committing to the sale, we would need a copy of the IBI bill or the cadastral reference, this can be obtained from the agent selling the property.

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