British tourists traveling to Spain have been warned that they may need to view five additional documents to enter the country.
All passengers must have a valid passport that is permitted to enter the permitted entry, and in accordance with Schengen area rules, this is a “issue date” 10 years before the date of arrival and for at least three months You must have an “expiry date” after that day, you plan to leave.
Passports must be stamped by border control staff upon entry to Spain, but tourists may be asked to display up to five additional documents in Spanish border control.
The UK Foreign, Federal and Development Authority (FCDO) has warned that UK tourists may need to demonstrate to border control staff:
Return or previous ticket
Proof of travel insurance
There is enough money for your stay – the amount varies depending on the accommodation
If you are staying on your own property, confirm your hotel reservation or proof of address
Invitation or proof of address for a third party, friend or family, such as a “Cartadevitation” completed by the host.
If you are asked to prove you have enough money to cover your stay, the current rules are that the minimum amount is at least 113.40 euros (£94.79) per person, and at least 1,020.60 euros ( £853.07) or legal equivalent to foreign currency.
This could be certified by showing that it is attached to a border authorities' cash, a traveler's check, payment letter or credit card.
If tourists need less minimum, entry to Spain can be denied entirely or the length of stay can be reduced proportionally to the amount of money available.
The FCDO also warns that tourists need to shove their passports into and out of Spain as the UK is no longer part of the EU.
British citizens can travel to Spain and other Schengen countries for up to 90 days without a visa. Therefore, you will need a stamp to prove that the unvisa restrictions are not over.
If your passport does not have enough stamps, you will need to provide evidence of when you entered or departed in the Schengen area, such as a boarding pass or ticket. You will need to ask a Spanish border guard to add a date and location to your passport.
FCDO warns: If you are a visitor, the Border Guard will look at your entrance and exit stamps to make sure you are not overstaying the 90-day visa-free limit in the Schengen area.
“If your passport is missing a stamp, ask the Border Guard to provide evidence of when and where you entered and left the Schengen area (e.g. boarding or ticket) and add the date and location of your passport.
“British citizens living in Spain do not need to stamp their passports. When presenting their passports in Spanish border control, they may include a foreigner's identification (“La Tarjeta de Identadad de Extranjero” or “Tie”) , actively demonstrates proof of residence. ”
