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eTurista 2026 Registry: current rules and how accommodation providers should prepare
eTurista is being developed but does not yet replace existing obligations. Here is the MMR position as of 20 July 2026, how the system differs from UbyPort and which guest data to prepare.
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What to do today
Don't wait for eTurista just yet. Continue keeping guest records, reporting foreign nationals via UbyPort, and handling local fees according to current rules. Keep data for each stay organized so you don't have to gather it again after the system changes.
Current procedure
Continue maintaining guest records, reporting foreign nationals via UbyPort, and handling local fees.
In preparation
A more unified digital registry and standardized accommodation registration data.
Not yet confirmed
Launch date, scope of data, and application integration method.
- Collect data from every guest prior to arrival.
- Link the guest to a specific reservation and the accommodation address.
- Record arrival and departure dates, the number of nights, and the reason for any fee exemption.
- Check the latest materials from the Ministry of Regional Development (MMR) for deadlines and new obligations.
Status as of July 25, 2026
Prague 1 calls for a legality check prior to registration
In a statement dated July 17, 2026, Prague 1 demands that registration numbers not be issued automatically to every listing. According to the district, the state should verify the owner, the accommodation provider, the legal right to use the premises, and building compliance, as well as ensure that platforms publish legal listings.
Nothing changes for you for the time being: the Prague 1 statement does not constitute a new obligation. However, if these requirements are incorporated into the law, mere registration in eTurista may not serve as proof that the apartment or space in question can legally be used for accommodation purposes.
K July 25, 2026 eTurista is a system currently under development and linked to the amendment currently being debated. The Ministry of Regional Development (MMR) states that the Czech Republic does not yet apply a registration procedure for short-term rentals. Therefore, do not discontinue your current record-keeping or use of UbyPort.
How the change may affect your operations
Today: continue following current rulesYou continue to maintain the guest register, report foreign nationals via UbyPort, handle local fees, and record individual stays.
Upcoming change: eTuristaeTurista aims to unify the digital recording of accommodation and guests. The exact data to be entered will be determined by the approved rules.
Prague 1: registration number alone may not sufficeThe municipal district requires verification of legal title, building usage status, and platform liability. For now, this represents its position on the proposal.
What you can do right nowSet up check-in and keep guest and stay data in place. You will be able to use this information regardless of the portal's final form.
eTurista is designed to handle the data you already need today: who has arrived, where they are from, the dates of their stay, the type of accommodation, and the specific reservation associated with the stay.
What eTurista means for you in practice
The name of the new portal is not the main issue right now. What matters is that you will likely be submitting data on accommodation and guests in a more standardized and digital manner.
What might change
- the accommodation registry will become more standardized,
- accommodation facilities may be assigned a registration number,
- more data will be transmitted digitally,
- platforms and authorities will be able to verify data more easily.
What is not yet certain
- the exact effective date,
- the final scope of mandatory data,
- the API specifications and integration with accommodation management systems,
- when—and if—the new system will replace current procedures.
UbyPort vs. eTurista: the difference in simple terms
You use UbyPort for the current reporting of foreign nationals. eTurista is intended to be a broader registry containing data on both the accommodation facility and individual stays.
- UbyPort continue using it to report foreign nationals, if this obligation applies to you.
- eTurista represents a planned change to the broader system of accommodation records.
- Do not cancel or postpone current obligations until the new rules come into effect.
Who sees your data today and who is to receive it via eTurista
Currently, you submit data on accommodated foreign nationals to the Police of the Czech Republic via UbyPort. eTurista is intended to serve as a broader hub: you enter the data, but each institution receives the scope of information necessary for its specific tasks.
Today
UbyPort: purpose, recipient
You
Registered user
You log in on behalf of a specific accommodation facility.
UbyPort 2.0
Data on accommodated foreign nationals
PČR
Foreign Police
Receives data for the statutory reporting of foreign nationals.
According to the draft law
eTurista: single entry, differentiated access levels
You
You enter the dataYou or your authorized user have access to the data you have entered.
eTurista
Central registry and data distribution based on authorization
MMR
Ministry of Regional Development
Registry administration and statutory oversight.
Municipality
Local fee administrator
Data for administering the fee within its territory; Access must be justified and logged.
Police of the Czech Republic
Foreigners' Police
The proposal envisages the automatic transfer of data regarding foreign nationals and their accommodation.
CZSO
Czech Statistical Office
Statistical data, not the guests' full personal details.
Trade Licensing Offices
Trade Licensing Offices
Verification of registration; the Ministry for Regional Development (MMR) lists addresses and registration numbers, not guests' personal details.
FAÚ
Financial Analytical Office
Only for the exercise of its statutory powers.
Not everyone will see everything.
The local fee is administered by the municipality, not the standard tax office. The Financial Analytical Office is a separate institution. The scope is based on Parliamentary Document No. 106, which is not yet in effect and is subject to change.
Current rules
Do not make any changes to your operations until the new rules come into force and the procedure is clarified. Stick to the essentials for today:
The foundation remains the same: clean stay data
1ReservationsAirbnb, Booking, or direct channel
2Online check-inGuest details prior to arrival
3RecordsStay, guests, nights, exemptions
4Today's outputsGuest register, UbyPort, fee
5Future changeData prepared for the new system
What data to prepare right now
You don't have to wait for the new portal. Get your accommodation and stay data in order now.
For the accommodation
- Name and address of the establishment,
- Operator and contact details,
- Type of accommodation,
- Reservation sources,
- Link to the municipality and local fee.
For the stay
- Guest name and date of birth,
- Nationality and address,
- Arrival and departure dates,
- Number of nights,
- Local fee or reason for exemption.
How Superhostem helps with this
You don’t have to collect data again when reporting requirements change
Guests fill in their details before arrival, and the information is linked to the specific stay. You can use it today for the guest register, UbyPort, and local fees. If the rules change, you won't have to start over with paperwork and messages.
Guests fill in their details before arrival.
The stay, guests, and reservation remain linked.
You use the same data for both current and future reporting.
FAQ
Is eTurista mandatory yet?
As of July 25, 2026, no. The Ministry of Regional Development (MMR) still describes eTurista as a system under development and states that the Czech Republic is not yet implementing a registration process for short-term rentals. Check the latest status in MMR materials before changing your procedures.
Will eTurista replace UbyPort?
According to published plans, eTurista is intended to cover a broader scope of record-keeping. However, until the change takes effect and the new procedure is clear, continue handling reports for foreign guests via UbyPort according to current rules.
Will eTurista also track Czech guests?
Available descriptions anticipate broader guest tracking, covering not just foreign nationals but all guests. The specific parties to be registered and the scope of that registration will be determined the rules are officially approved.
Does the position taken by Prague 1 imply a new obligation?
No. Prague 1 is calling for the verification of legal title, the premises' suitability for accommodation use, and platform liability prior to the assignment of a registration number. This represents the district's stance on a pending amendment, not a rule currently in effect.
Will Superhostem support reporting to eTurista?
We cannot yet make a firm promise regarding a completed integration, as the final technical interface has not been finalized. However, Superhostem already allows you to prepare the necessary data today via check-in, guest records, UbyPort, local fees, and reservation management.
Information status: Updated as of July 25, 2026. Sources: MMR – eTurista, Parliamentary Document No. 106, Prague 1, 17 July 2026 and Police of the Czech Republic – UbyPort.