If you rent out tourist lodging in Colombia, the law requires you to report your guests to two systems: TRA (Ministry of Commerce) and SIRE (Migración Colombia). Here's what they are, how they differ, and how to comply without wasting time.
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The TRA (Accommodation Registration Card) was implemented by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (MinCIT) to improve the quality and safety of tourist lodging. It is mandatory under Article 22 of Law 2068 of 2020 and applies to any provider with a National Tourism Registry (RNT).
Applies to ALL guests: nationals and foreigners
Filed for every stay or booking
Requires accommodation, primary guest and companion details
Mandatory for lodgings with an active RNT
Information System for the Reporting of Foreigners
SIRE is Migración Colombia's official platform for reporting foreign nationals you have a tie with or provide services to. In lodging, hotels and accommodations that host foreign tourists must report their entry and exit movements. It is regulated by Decree 1067 of 2015 and Resolution 2357 of 2020. Failing to report (or reporting late) can lead to penalties of 105.25 to 2,631.30 UVT, under Resolution 3770 of 2021.
Applies only to foreign guests (non-Colombian)
Reports the foreigner's entry and exit movements
Requires document, nationality, address in Colombia and dates
Reports must be filed promptly, not late
You can complete both forms online from your browser, free of charge. It takes about 15 minutes per booking: log in to each portal, copy the guest's data and submit. With multiple bookings or foreign guests, the time adds up fast.
With Rapitra, the guest fills out a single form via a link you send (or place in your Airbnb automated messages). Rapitra transmits to TRA and SIRE for you automatically, detects whether the guest is a foreigner, and alerts you if something is missing. No copy-paste.
Try Rapitra free| Feature | TRA | SIRE |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | MinCIT (Ministry of Commerce) | Migración Colombia |
| Who it applies to | All guests (nationals and foreigners) | Foreign guests only |
| Mandatory? | Yes, with an active RNT | Yes, if there are foreigners |
| Reports | For every stay | Entry and exit of each foreigner |
| Required data | Accommodation + primary guest + companions | Foreigner's document, nationality, address and dates |
| Legal basis | Law 2068 of 2020, art. 22 | Decree 1067 of 2015 · Resolution 2357 of 2020 |
The Accommodation Registration Card (TRA) is the mandatory registration the Ministry of Commerce (MinCIT) requires from every lodging with an RNT for each guest, national or foreign, under Article 22 of Law 2068 of 2020.
The Information System for the Reporting of Foreigners (SIRE) is Migración Colombia's platform for reporting the entry and exit of foreign guests. It is regulated by Decree 1067 of 2015 and Resolution 2357 of 2020.
The TRA applies to all guests and is managed by MinCIT; SIRE applies only to foreign guests and is managed by Migración Colombia. If you host a foreigner, you must comply with both reports.
Every lodging provider with an active RNT: hotels, hostels, tourist apartments and Airbnb hosts. The TRA is filed for each guest; SIRE only when the guest is a foreigner.
The TRA is filed for every stay. SIRE must be reported promptly and not late, recording the foreign guest's entry and exit.
Failing to report (or reporting late) can lead to penalties of 105.25 to 2,631.30 UVT under Resolution 3770 of 2021, applicable to both individuals and companies.
With Rapitra, the guest fills out a single form via a link and Rapitra automatically transmits to TRA and SIRE, detecting whether the guest is a foreigner — no copy-paste and no risk of penalties.
Rapitra automates guest registration and transmission to both systems. Spend your time on your guests, not paperwork.
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