Automate Guest Registrations for AirBnBs and Vacation Rentals in Portugal

The Accommodation Bulletin is an official document required by the Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) in Portugal. Whenever a foreigner stays in any type of tourist accommodation, such as hotels, inns, or local lodgings, the host or property manager is obligated to report the stay to SEF, usually within 3 working days. This process aims to ensure the safety and proper monitoring of foreign visitors in the country. The Accommodation Bulletin is a crucial tool for this purpose, helping authorities maintain an updated record of tourist stays.

SEFScan is an advanced feature provided by UpMarket, a virtual concierge platform, designed to completely automate the SEF reporting process in Portugal. It covers everything from communicating with guests and data collection to the final delivery of the report to SEF.

SEFScan simplifies the guest registration process by automating it. As soon as the booking is confirmed, UpMarket sends an email to the guests asking for their identification details. Guests can scan or upload a passport or ID document file. UpMarket processes this information, creates a SEF report, and automatically sends it to the Portuguese authorities.

After completing your registration with UpMarket, you will receive an unique link per property. This link can be incorporated into your existing guest messages. Alternatively, you can opt for UpMarket to send these messages automatically on your behalf.

Yes, UpMarket is designed to connect with popular PMS systems. It automatically receives booking information and sends messages to guests. Additionally, it can connect directly to Airbnb and Booking through iCAL integration.

Yes, UpMarket is designed to handle multiple properties. Regardless of how many properties you manage, SEFScan can streamline and automate the SEF reporting process for all of them.

SEFScan has built-in error detection. If there is an issue with ID verification or file upload, the guest will be prompted to try again. If the error persists, UpMarket will notify the host, who can then assist the guest.

UpMarket uses state-of-the-art security measures to protect guest information. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest, ensuring maximum security and privacy.

In compliance with GDPR, UpMarket retains guest identification information for the minimum required period. After that, the data is securely deleted.

Once the SEF report is successfully submitted to SEF, both the guest and the host will receive a confirmation message. This ensures complete transparency and peace of mind.

SEFScan ensures compliance by alerting the host if a guest does not provide their ID details. This allows the host to track and ensure the necessary information is provided for the SEF report.

Registration with UpMarket is free, and usage of SEFScan is free for the first 30 days. After the trial period, the cost of using SEFScan depends on specific needs and the number of managed properties. Please contact our team for a detailed pricing structure.

If you need technical support, our support team is always ready to assist you with any technical issues or questions you may have about SEFScan. You can contact us via email, phone, or through our website.