This year, Brits heading towards Mallorca's sunny coast face growing deficits, new rules and fees.
Travelers heading to the island during this summer's peak season should budget an additional £70 if they plan to stay for two weeks for a sustainable tourism tax.
The levy, which adds £5 per night to hotel bills, is up 200% as the Magical government is working on the impact of overtourism on local services, sparking raucous protests from residents. Last summer, beach fans were faced with campaigners waving signs to “go home.”
Mallorca, along with Paris and Zante, ranks as one of the world's most over-visited destinations. This is because the island welcomes well over 50 million people each year, despite its population being less than one million.
With this pressure to tackle explosive visitor tensions, island politicians are also considering taxing cars that could range from £25 to £67 depending on how long they stay.
Additionally, when booking accommodations and hiring vehicles, Brits need to provide a lot of personal information. This information will be passed on to the Spanish Ministry of Interior for national security reasons.
What information does the Spanish authorities need?
British people traveling to Spanish destinations must be ready to provide their personal data.
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One Majongka traveler commented: “Given the increased complexity of these movements. I don't think the prevention group needs any further. These new regulatory requirements will stop British people from holiday travel.
“More regulations will be applied, so perhaps a return to stay will flourish.”
And, in addition to all these extra charges, the British also face longer and more difficult times to reach Mallorca. Many have already violated the deficit, and British citizens are now facing it after leaving the EU.
One of the main issues for travelers is the rules regarding valid passports. This is a valid passport rule as older versions of the pre-Brexit Burgundy version face different regulations when traveling to EU countries. Many British people who had their passports issued by September 2018 were given up until 10 years and nine months before applying for a new one.
However, the rules have changed as UK passport holders are currently considered “third country citizens.” To access the EU, British people must have a passport issued over the past decade.
It must also be valid for three months from the scheduled return date. With the UK gone in Schengenzone, Brits can only stay up to 90 days in six months.
