Tourist Accommodation Certificate

While we all love going on holiday, if you are a tourism provider in Northern Ireland, you will need a Tourist Accommodation Certificate to provide accommodation to tourists, whether that be a hotel, hostel, or Airbnb accommodation.

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Authority
Northern Ireland Tourist Board
Duration
12 weeks
Cost
£40.00
Valid For
4 years
STEPS TO GET LICENSED
Application for Tourist Accommodation Certificate
  • inspection fee
  • Prepare for site visit
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No. If you provide tourist accommodation such as a hotel, hostel or Airbnb accommodation without a Tourist Accommodation Certificate you may be fined up to £2,500 and potentially face imprisonment for up to six months.

The Tourist Accommodation Certificate must be displayed on your premises or near the entrance, or in any other place, the Northern Ireland Tourist Board specifies. If you fail to display your Tourist Accommodation Certificate you may be fined up to £2,500.

Costs for a Tourist Accommodation Certificate start from £40 depending on the size of the premises and how many rooms are being let out to tourists.

Yes. Your Tourist Accommodation Certificate must be renewed every 4 years. The Northern Ireland Tourist Board will also carry out a statutory inspection of your premises at least once every four years.

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