Spanish tourism bosses have spoken out about a rule which requires British holidaymakers to have £85 a day to take to the country.
Spain says this rule is not new and has been in place for some time for visitors from outside of the European Union. It is now trying to “set the record straight” after the matter hit the headlines across the UK as families prepared for their summer holidays, reports Birmingham Live.
In a statement, Manuel Butler, the Spanish Tourist Office director (UK), said: "The requirement for UK travellers to be able to illustrate sufficient means for the duration of their stay and the return is established in the Schengen Borders Code and is not a Spain-specific requirement."
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"This is not a new requirement and has been in place for some time for visitors from outside of the European Union or Schengen area. When entering Spain, these checks are not systematically carried out for every traveller."
He further added: "Likewise, travellers coming to the UK are also required to show that they have specific means to support themselves and any dependents for the duration of the trip and the ability to pay for the return or onward journey."
The website states: "Currently, the minimum amount of money that you need to prove you have is €100 per person per day (£85), with a minimum of €900 (or its equivalent in foreign money) effective from January 1, 2022."
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