Tourist tax and guest registration in Estonia A complete guide
With its blend of medieval charm and modern innovation, Estonia offers visitors a unique travel experience. In our tax guide, we cover all the essential details on tourist tax and guest registration: what the rates are, who pays it, how compliance works, and how to manage it effortlessly.
Is there a tax on tourism in Estonia?
Currently, there is no form of tourist tax in Estonia. Where other countries have introduced a tourist tax - sometimes also called a lodging tax - and other countries are thinking of introducing a form of tourist tax, this is not the case in Estonia.
For hosts
Guest registration in Estonia
When you are a host in Estonia, you are obliged by law to register personal details of your guests.
Registration on a passenger card in Estonia
On the “visitor’s card”, the following details of the guest have to be registered:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Residential address
- Arrival and departure date
- If applicable: the name, date of birth and citizenship of the spouse or a minor accommodated together with him or her
If the guest is not from Estonia, another state within the European Economic Area or Switzerland, additional information is required: the type and number of a travel document and the state which issued it.
Guest registration of children in Estonia
Children do not have to sign a passenger card individually. Instead, the group leader is allowed to sign a card on behalf of the group.
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VAT on tourism in Estonia
Currently, Estonia does not impose a tourist tax, but the government is making significant changes to its tax policies, including in the tourism sector. Starting from 2025, the VAT on accommodation services will increase from 9% to 13%, which indirectly impacts tourists by raising the cost of their stays. This change is part of broader tax adjustments aimed at generating revenue for the country.
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Storing of guest registration in Estonia
As an accommodation provider, it is obliged to store the personal details of your guests for two years. After this period, the administration must be deleted securely.
Constant monitoring of developments in Estonia
While Estonia currently has no tourist tax in place, we are actively monitoring any discussions and potential legislative changes that could introduce one in the future. As more European countries move toward implementing such taxes, we keep a close watch
How Trippz helps hosts
Organize your administration simply
Classifying your accommodation, keeping a guest registry, collecting and remitting the correct amount of tourist tax; besides taking good care of your guests' travel, there is a lot of administrative work involved in renting out your accommodation. Work that you may not have even thought of initially when you started, and that you probably want to spend as little time on as possible. Therefore, you want to organize your administration as simply as possible.
And fortunately you can, with Trippz!
All in one overview
Trippz is here to make your life as easy as possible, while complying with all regulations. Through our (web)app you automate your guest registration, and you can even prepare your administration for the tourist tax. You don't have to worry about collecting the tourist tax either. Because we keep track of all local regulations, we know exactly what rate your guests have to pay. On arrival day, your guests will automatically receive a message from us to pay their tourist tax. At the end of their stay, the money will be automatically deposited into your account. All you have to do is periodically transfer the total amount to the municipality. Simple!
Automatically sync all Airbnb bookings
If you rent out your property through Airbnb, Trippz makes things even easier. Once you connect your Airbnb account, all your bookings are automatically imported into your Trippz dashboard. Every reservation is synced smoothly, including arrival and departure dates and main guest information.
This keeps your guest registration and tourist tax collection accurate and complete. It also saves you time, especially when handling multiple bookings or back-to-back stays.
Guests who book your place receive a friendly message from Trippz to complete their registration and pay the correct amount of tourist tax. Since Trippz keeps track of local rules, you do not need to worry about incorrect rates.
Frequently asked questions about Trippz
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How does Trippz help me as a host?
Trippz makes it easy to comply with local guest registration and tourist tax rules. Our tool automatically collects the necessary guest information and calculates the right tourist tax, based on the local regulations. You no longer have to worry about manually updating spreadsheets, logging into government portals, or missing deadlines. Trippz takes care of the compliance work in the background, so you can focus on offering a great guest experience.
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Is it difficult to start using Trippz?
Not at all! Trippz is designed to be user-friendly. It is developed as a web application, so you do not need to download an app. You can start right away!
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What does the use of Trippz cost?
At the moment, it is free of charge! Have a look at our page for Hosts, to see the current pricing.
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Can I use Trippz if I only rent occasionally?
Yes, absolutely. Trippz is built to support all types of hosts, from someone who rents out their home a few weekends per year, to professional property managers. Whether you're small-scale or manage multiple listings, Trippz adjusts to your needs and helps you stay compliant with minimal effor
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Can I import all my bookings from Airbnb?
Yes, you can! We have worked on an integration with airbnb, through which you can automatically import all your bookings. Thereby, the messages about guest registration will also be send automatically through our platform.
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Can I import all my bookings from my own booking system?
After the integration with Airbnb, we are now working on all other sorts of integrations. Integrating your own platform is not yet available, but will be in the future!
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How does guest registration work for my guests?
Once a booking is confirmed, Trippz sends a registration link to your guest via email or platform message. The guest fills in a simple form, and you’re notified once it’s completed. You can review the details before they are submitted to local authorities. This ensures all data is accurate, and no extra logins or uploads are needed on your side.
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Does Trippz collect the tourist tax for me?
Yes. Trippz now collects the tourist tax directly as part of the check-in process. Once your guest has completed their registration, the correct tax amount is calculated and securely collected. You don’t need to handle any payments yourself. Periodically, you’ll receive a payout with an overview of the amounts collected and remitted, keeping everything clear and compliant.
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What if a guest doesn’t want to register digitally?
This is an unfortunate situation, that does happen from time to time. If a guest does not want to enter digitally, you can manually enter their details into Trippz afterwards.
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What if my municipality changes the tourist tax rates?
At Trippz, we actively follow all tax rates in areas that we cover. When a new tax rate is implemented, we will update the rates accordingly. Still missing something? Please reach out to us!
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What happens if my municipality collaborates with another one?
No problem. As said, we actively follow all municipalities and their rules. We will automatically update this for you. If you want to be sure, you can always message us in advance, so we are even more on top of things!
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How does it work if another organization manages the tax in my municipality?
With Trippz, you can export all the information you need. You can easily copy the needed information towards the file the tax organization requires from you.
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