Failing to report the TRA or SIRE has financial consequences and can put your RNT at risk. Here we explain the penalties, their legal basis, how they are calculated, and the simplest way to avoid them.
Comply automatically with RapitraLaw 300 of 1996
The Ministry of Commerce (MinCIT) can penalize providers that fail to file the Accommodation Registration Card, with fines of up to 20 current monthly minimum wages (SMMLV).
Resolution 3770 of 2021
Migración Colombia penalizes failing to report (or reporting late) foreign guests in SIRE, with fines from 105.25 to 2,631.30 UVT, applicable to both individuals and companies.
The SMMLV is the current monthly minimum wage and the UVT (Tax Value Unit) is set by DIAN each year. The amount in pesos comes from multiplying that year's value by the penalty figure. That's why we show the range in SMMLV/UVT rather than fixed pesos — so the figure never goes out of date. Check the current year's SMMLV and UVT for the exact calculation.
| Aspect | TRA | SIRE |
|---|---|---|
| Entity | MinCIT (Ministry of Commerce) | Migración Colombia |
| Penalty | Up to 20 monthly minimum wages | 105.25 to 2,631.30 UVT |
| Legal basis | Law 300 of 1996 | Resolution 3770 of 2021 |
| Who it applies to | Providers with an active RNT | Anyone hosting foreign guests |
| Other consequences | Suspension or cancellation of the RNT | Applies to individuals and companies |
Reporting past the deadline is also punishable. For SIRE, the regime under Resolution 3770 of 2021 covers penalties both for not reporting and for reporting late. Even so, catching up is always better than leaving the report undone.
Not registering your guests is the most serious failure: on top of the fine, it exposes your RNT to suspension and leaves a legal obligation unmet for every booking.
The financial penalties are not the only thing at stake:
Suspension or cancellation of the RNT (National Tourism Registry)
Without an active RNT you cannot operate legally or renew it
Visits and requests from the tourism police and authorities
A non-compliance record with MinCIT and Migración Colombia
The simplest way to avoid penalties is to stop relying on your memory. With Rapitra, the guest fills in a single form and the TRA and SIRE are transmitted automatically for every booking, with an alert if anything is pending.
Avoid fines with RapitraYes. The obligation to report the TRA (and SIRE if the guest is a foreigner) applies per guest, no matter how many bookings you have. Having few bookings does not exempt you from registering.
Yes. Every provider with an active RNT — including Airbnb hosts — must report the TRA, and SIRE when hosting foreigners. The booking channel (Airbnb, Booking or direct) does not change the obligation.
Catch up as soon as possible: register your guests and report what's pending. Reporting late is better than not reporting, and automating going forward keeps you from falling behind again. If you have doubts about your case, consult an accountant or advisor.
TRA penalties are handled by the Ministry of Commerce (MinCIT) under Law 300 of 1996; SIRE penalties by Migración Colombia under Resolution 3770 of 2021.
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