The tourist licence in Andalusia, step by step
What the VFT/VUT registration is, how it is processed, which documents are required, what it costs and what happens when you change manager or sell.
Can I rent my flat to tourists where it is?
Before buying furniture or taking photos, check three things: the municipality, the owners' association and the flat itself. In Málaga city no new homes are admitted today; on the Costa del Sol they are, with conditions.
Read the guideHow is the licence processed?
Digital certificate, the Junta's online office, the responsible declaration form (procedure 6631), the property annex and operating periods. What you see on screen and where people get stuck.
Read the guideWhat if my municipality has a moratorium?
A moratorium means the town hall stops admitting new tourist homes, across the whole city or in some neighbourhoods, while it reviews its urban plan. It does not affect homes already registered. On the Costa del Sol only Málaga city has one in 2026; how to check yours before spending a euro and what to do if it catches you.
Read the guideWhat is the tourist licence and what is it for?
It is not a licence someone grants you: it is a registration you make yourself, through a responsible declaration, with the Andalusian Tourism Registry. What the code VFT/MA/00000 means, who has to apply for it and what happens if you do not have it.
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