Spot checks could imply that you are required to show that you have the necessary funds to travel.
The little-known need that you have £93 per day is being forced upon travellers to Spain. Every year, more than a million Britons travel to Spain and the nearby islands for the sun, sea, and leisure.
The £93 rule, which must be followed by all, may not, however, be widely known among Brits. Visitors to Spain are now need to show proof of a return or onward ticket as well as pre-arranged lodging, such as a hotel reservation confirmation or proof of address if you are staying with friends or in your own home.
Due to the spot checks, you might also be required to show proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your trip. Although unlikely, it is possible.
In Spain, having access to €109 (or the equivalent in another currency) per person every day qualifies as having "sufficient financial means." This works out to €545 each day or €7,630 for a two-week vacation in Spain for a family of five.
The necessity for UK passengers to be able to demonstrate sufficient means for the duration of their stay and the return is set in the Schengen Borders Code and is not a condition special to Spain, according to Manuel Butler, head of the Spanish Tourist Office (UK), in a previous statement.
"This is not a new requirement and has been in place for visitors from outside the European Union or Schengen area for some time," he continued.
"These checks are not routinely performed for every traveller entering Spain." Similar requirements apply to visitors entering the UK, he said, adding that they must also demonstrate that they have the resources to support themselves and any dependents during the entire trip as well as the financial capacity to pay for the return or subsequent travel.
According to the Gov.UK page detailing the procedures for admission into Spain, UK citizens travelling as tourists may be asked to present supplementary documentation at the border. This includes Spain. In addition to a valid return or onward ticket, visitors to Spain could also be required to:
Verify that you have adequate money to cover your stay. The Spanish Ministry of Interior has more details available (in Spanish).
Present evidence of your lodging, such as a hotel reservation confirmation, proof of address if you are visiting a property you own (such as a second home), or an invitation from your host or proof of their address if you are staying with friends or family. The "carta de invitation" is one of the choices available to establish that you have lodging if staying with friends or family, the Spanish government has confirmed. The Interior Ministry of Spain can provide more details.
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