Ireland · Last reviewed 20 July 2026
Galway
West-coast peaks reward timed arrivals with completed non-national register entries — Galway City Council planning still gates non-PPR stock.
Local focus
- Seasonal peaks
- Guest register
- Forthcoming STL number
Country context
Immigration Act 2004 s.10 requires a commercial lodging register of non-nationals (produce to Gardaí on request). Planning change-of-use rules (≤14 days; PPR exemptions nationwide since S.I. 130/2026) sit beside the forthcoming Fáilte Ireland STL register for ≤21-night lets from December 2026. No national tourist tax in force.
Self check-in works when Immigration Act register data for non-nationals is captured before access — planning permission and the forthcoming STL number are separate prerequisites.
Full Ireland guide →City notes are practical operational context for hosts using NextStay. They are not a substitute for official guidance in Galway or Ireland. This Galway, Ireland guidance was last researched and reviewed on 20 July 2026. This guide provides operational context, not legal advice. Requirements can change — confirm the rules that apply to your property with the competent authority before you host.