British holidaymakers with trips booked to Spain this summer will have to remember more than just their luggage and passports when heading to the airport for their flight. The UK Foreign Office has advised travellers of the 'additional documents' required by tourists visiting Spain.
The entry requirements for Brits travelling to countries in the Schengen area changed after Brexit. Tourists travelling from countries outside the zone, including Britain, can now face extra checks at the border.
Aside from passports, UK holidaymakers are being advised to carry two additional documents with them on the plane, ready to present at border control on the other side. This includes a valid return or onward ticket, such as a return plane ticket.
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Travellers may also be asked to provide proof of accommodation for their stay, such as a hotel booking receipt or proof of address if visiting a second home or an invitation from friends or family. Tourists can present a hard copy receipt of their booking or show an email on their phone.
As well as these two documents, holidaymakers may also be asked to prove that they have enough money for their stay. According to the Spanish government's website, the current minimum amount expected per person per day is 113.40 euros, which equates to around £97.
This can be proven by showing cash, checks or credit cards, however it's worth noting that only a small number of people visiting Spain in recent years have reported being asked to provide evidence of their finances. The UK Foreign Office states: "If you enter the Schengen area as a tourist, you may need to provide additional documents at the border.
"As well as a valid return or onward ticket, when travelling to Spain you could be asked to show you have enough money for your stay; proof of accommodation for your stay, for example a hotel booking confirmation, proof of address if visiting your own property (such as second home) [or] an invitation or proof of address if staying with a third party, friends or family. A carta de invitation completed by your hosts is one of the options available."
Holidaymakers heading to Spain should also make sure that their passports meet the current entry requirements. Passports must be valid for a minimum of three months after the planned date of departure from the Schengen area and must have been issued no more than ten years before the date of entry. If your passport is too old or too close to its expiry date, you'll have to renew it before you travel.
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