Spanish officials have been forced to clarify a rule to enter Spain, after it was recently reported that UK tourists would need to prove they have a minimum of £750 spending money, at the rate of £85 a day.
Scots planing to head to the popular summer destination will need to take note of several rules that are in place for holidaymakers, from restrictions on where you can wear swimwear to all-inclusive limits. The guidelines have been implemented with the aim of reducing disruptive tourism in Spain.
It's worth noting that you will not be required to spend this amount of money on your trip - you only need to prove you have it in your account.
Earlier this week, TUI issued an update for holidaymakers to make them aware of Spain's requirements. Now, the Spanish Tourist Board has issued a statement to "set the record straight", highlighting that this is not a new rule, and applies to a host of countries, not just the UK, the Mirror reports.
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.
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