Brits heading on Spain holidays will need to take note of a series of rules for holidaymakers that are in place, from restrictions on where you can wear swimwear to all-inclusive limits.
However in recent weeks, holidaymakers have been aware of a rule to enter Spain, under which you will need to be able to prove you can spend at least £85 per day for the duration of your trip.
It's worth noting that you simply need to prove you have this money in your account - you won't be expected to spend £85 a day during your holiday.
The new rule has prompted TUI to issue an update for holidaymakers to make them aware of Spain's requirements.
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Now, the Spanish Tourist Board has issued a statement to "set the record straight", reports ChronicleLive, highlighting that this is not a new rule, and applies to a host of countries, not just the UK.
In the 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.
"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 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."
In its travel advice for the holiday hotspot, the Foreign Office already warns Brits that they "may need to provide additional documents at the border".
The advice explains that "as well as a valid return or onward ticket, it is possible that travellers to Spain may also be asked" to show proof of having enough money for your stay, proof of accommodation, or an invitation from a host/proof of their address.
At the time of writing, Spain also continues to have Covid entry requirements for UK holidaymakers.
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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