TUI issues clarification on Spanish holiday rules for…

TUI issues clarification on Spanish holiday rules for Brits

TUI has given an update to Brits heading to Spain on holiday this summer over the entry rules and documentation needed to get into the country. Spain currently has a number of rules in place for Brits for the summer holidays, one of which includes being required to prove they can spend £85 per day for the duration of their trip.

This doesn't mean you'll be required to spend £85 a day - you simply need to prove that you could be able to spend that amount. It's worth noting that Spain also has this rule in place for other countries outside of the EU.

The Spanish Tourist Office's UK director Manuel Butler made the announcement last week, reports the Mirror. He 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.

“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.” As a result, TUI has shared an update for those planning holidays.

A statement issued on the travel giant's website said: "We’re aware of recent media reports regarding Spain’s entry requirements and passengers needing to provide proof of funds for the duration of their stay.

"We’d like to reassure customers that this is not a new requirement and has been in place for some time. Currently the FCDO advises that customers may need to show additional documents at Spanish border control including:

A return or onward ticket
Proof of funds to cover the duration of your stay
Proof of accommodation for your stay- hotel booking confirmation, proof of address if visiting your own property (e.g. second home), or an invitation from your host or proof of their address if staying with a third party, friends or family. The Spanish government has clarified that the “carta de invitation” is one of the options available to prove that you have accommodation if staying with friends or family. More information is available from the Spanish Ministry of Interior.

"We recommend that customers carry their travel documents in person, or on a mobile device, in the unlikely event that you are asked for them at passport control upon arrival into Spain. Please refer to the FCDO page for the latest information."

You can find out more on tui.co.uk/destinations/travel-information. At the time of writing, anyone over the age of 12 needs to be able to show proof of one of the following; full Covid vaccination, a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure, a negative antigen test taken within 24 hours, or recovery from Covid.

You can find out more in the Foreign Office's latest Spain travel advice.

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