Brazil’s Tourism Ministry has delayed the start of its new digital guest registration requirement for hotels, motels and other lodging providers by 60 days.

The change affects the Ficha Nacional de Registro de Hóspedes Digital (FNRH digital) — a national digital guest registration system aimed at modernising hotel check-ins and data collection across the country.

The extension was published on 19 February 2026 and adjusts the date when the system becomes compulsory for the hospitality sector.

Deadline shift for digital guest registration

The federal ordinance extends the deadline for hotels and accommodation providers to adopt the FNRH digital guest registration platform in Brazil by another 60 days.

Under the revised timetable, the system will become obligatory around mid-April 2026 — 150 days after the original regulation came into force in November 2025. This postponement gives businesses additional time to prepare for mandatory digital reporting of guest information.

The FNRH digital system replaces paper forms previously used at check-in with an online registration process managed through a government platform.

It is designed to standardise how guest data is collected, stored and accessed by lodging providers across Brazil, in line with national tourism law.

Implications for accommodation providers

Hotel groups, independent hotels, guesthouses and other accommodation businesses must modify their operations to comply with the digital guest registration requirement.

The extended deadline responds in part to technical and operational challenges faced by establishments as they plan system upgrades, staff training and data integration.

Trade organisations, including the Federação Brasileira de Hospedagem e Alimentação, had lobbied for a later start date, citing the need for practical preparation and smoother transition to the digital platform.

The federation noted the extension supports the sector’s readiness and helps avoid irregularities once the system becomes legally obligatory.

Digital registration and broader tourism data goals

The digital guest registration initiative forms part of Brazil’s wider efforts to modernise tourism infrastructure and improve data governance. By standardising guest information collection, authorities intend to enhance strategic planning and strengthen tourism insights nationally.

For the hospitality sector, digital guest registration offers potential operational benefits including faster check-in processes, integration with existing property management systems, and digital storage of guest data.

Authorities have promoted training and webinars to guide lodging providers through the technological transition.

The extension means hotels have until approximately 13 April 2026 to comply with the digital system requirement. Non-compliance after this date could subject businesses to administrative enforcement under Brazil’s tourism regulatory framework.