Reiver wrote:I wonder if I might resurrect this thread to delve a little deeper into the issue, rather than starting a new one?
We're currently going through the registration processes as we rent out our villa (in Valenciana region) for part of the year. It took about 10 months to get the paperwork from the tourism people and the next step is to visit the Guardia Civil and get set up with them.
I have seen references here, however, which indicate that we will be required not just to supply passport details and so on to the GC - that should be doable - but also to get signatures from any guests who are 16 or older. This is really a non-starter for us. We live in Scotland and we never meet the guests in person. We have service agents who arrange laundry, cleaning so on, and there is a key safe for guests to let themselves into the property when they arrive.
This can't be an uncommon scenario, so I have to ask how others deal with this situation? As I understand it, we are supposed to keep copies of these documents for some years, but do we really think there is just the minutest chance that anyone will ever want to see them?
Any advice welcome - thanks!
Hi there Reiver,
That is exactly correct.
Once you have your tourism registration you are then required to:
1) Collect ALL Guest ID´s
2) Fill out a Parte de Viajero form for each guest.
3) Obtain ALL guests signatures on the parte de viajeros
4) Log in to the Guardia Civil website and enter the guest details in, field by field. This has to be done within 24 hours.
5) Keep the parte de viajeros in a log book "Libro de Partes" for a duration of 3 years.
This is the law and inspections can and do happen. Fulfilling this obligation whilst being overseas is quite cumbersome for a lot of owners. But it´s the law...
I suggest you see our website
www.checkinscan.com
Hope I helped.
Ben Smith
CEO Check-in Scan