Tourists traveling to Spain may face ‘on-the-spot checks’ to see if they can afford their holiday
Holidaymakers traveling to Spain could be faced with ‘on-the-spot checks’ to see if they can afford their holiday – which is capped at £93 per day
- Tourists must prove they have €103 (£93) per day
- Travelers are asked to provide proof of a return or onward ticket and pre-booked accommodation
Holidaymakers traveling to Spain may be required to prove they can pay for their trip through ‘on-the-spot checks’.
Millions of Brits flock to the beaches in Spain every summer to soak up the beautiful sun and swim in the glorious seas.
But many will not be aware of a rule that means tourists traveling to Spain must have £93 a day, reports Birmingham Live.
Travelers are asked by officials in Spain to show they have a return or onward ticket and pre-booked accommodation – a hotel booking confirmation or proof of address if you are visiting friends or staying in your own accommodation.
The random checks may lead to visitors being asked to prove that they have sufficient funds for the entire trip, although this is unlikely to happen.
Holidaymakers traveling to Spain may be required to prove they can pay for their trip with ‘on-the-spot checks’
Sufficient funds are defined by Spain as €103 (£93) per day.
For a family of five this works out to €545 per day or €7,630 for a two week holiday in Spain.
Manuel Butler, the director of the Spanish Tourist Office (UK), said: ‘The requirement for UK travelers to be able to demonstrate sufficient funds for the duration of their stay and return is set out in the Schengen Borders Code and is not specific to Spain. required.
‘This is not a new requirement and has been in force for some time for visitors from outside the European Union or the Schengen area.
“These checks are not systematically carried out on every traveler upon arrival in Spain.”
Mr Butler also mentioned that similar arrangements exist in the UK. He added: ”Similarly, travelers coming to the UK must demonstrate that they have specific resources to support themselves and any dependents for the duration of the journey and are able to pay for return or onward travel. .’