How to register, step by step
- Check you need to register. You must register if you offer visitor accommodation in Wales for stays of 31 nights or less: holiday lets, B&Bs, hotels, caravans, glamping, campsites, hostels or rooms on platforms.
- Gather your details. Have your contact details, the address of each premises, the type of accommodation and how many guests or units it holds.
- Register online. Use the Welsh Government "Register your visitor accommodation" online service. It is free.
- Get your registration number. You receive a registration number for each premises. Keep it for your records and listings.
- Keep it up to date. Update your details or deregister within 30 days of any change, for example if you sell or stop letting.
Penalties
- £100 per premises for not registering on time.
- Then £10 a day, for up to 30 days.
- Then £1,000 per premises.
- The same applies to not updating or deregistering within 30 days of a change.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline for WRA registration?
You must register by 31 March 2027, using the free online service on gov.wales.
Do I have to register if my council has no visitor levy?
Yes. Registration applies to all visitor accommodation in Wales offering stays of 31 nights or less, whether or not your council charges the levy.
How much does it cost to register?
Nothing. Registration is free.
What is the penalty for not registering?
£100 per premises, then £10 a day for up to 30 days, then a further £1,000 per premises if you still have not registered.
Do Airbnb hosts in Wales need to register?
Yes, if you offer stays of 31 nights or less, including rooms in your own home.
Sources
- Welsh Government: registering visitor accommodation (updated 8 Oct 2026)
- Welsh Government: penalties for not registering
- Register your visitor accommodation (online service)
Every figure on this page was checked against these sources on 20 October 2026.