I wouldn't bother to travel to Spain, then. They obviously do not want tourism money, if they expect every foreign visitor to hand over a written bank statement (I don't even get paper statements any more). A lot of European countries are putting up more and more barriers to visitors who come via legitimate means, but if you come illegally by dinghy, you have an absolute right to be there.EU 'punishing' British holidaymakers because of Brexit: Fury as UK tourists discover they must prove they can spend £85 a day to enter Spain and Germany joins France in blaming massive Channel delays on leaving the bloc
Spanish officials said the funds could be in the form of foreign currency, traveller's cheques, cash, payment letters or on credit cards. The rules came into force today due to the UK being considered a 'third country' outside the EU - although it remains to see whether they will be enforced in practice. It comes as Germany backed France in the escalating war of words over queues at Dover and Folkestone by insisting that 'Brexit reality' was to blame for the chaos that threatens to wreck the summer - despite British officials pointing to a lack of Gallic border guards.
The new 100 euro-a- day post-Brexit spending rule that is infuriating Britons
What is the new diktat?
Visitors to Spain from outside the EU must now prove, if required, that they have the means to afford to be in Spain.
The minimum amount is 100 euros per person per day, with a minimum of 900 euros 'or its legal equivalent in foreign currency'.
How can the tourist prove they have the money?
The tourist must prove they have the money in cash, or by presenting certified travelers' cheques or credit cards.
These must be accompanied by the bank account's official statement or an updated bank book. Letters from banks or internet bank statements will not be accepted.
What happens if someone doesn't have the cash?
If they lack sufficient cash for the length of the trip, their entry into Spanish territory will be denied. They will be put on the earliest possible return flight.
Exceptionally, the officials responsible for entry control may allow entry, reducing the length of stay in proportion to the amount of cash available.
Is anyone exempt?
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- Anyone with residency in Spain or permission to study or work in Spain
- Anyone holding a passport for a member state of the European Union or the Principality of Andorra
- A foreign diplomat
I wouldn't bother to travel to Spain, then. They obviously do not want tourism money, if they expect every foreign visitor to hand over a written bank statement (I don't even get paper statements any more). A lot of European countries are putting up more and more barriers to visitors who come via legitimate means, but if you come illegally by dinghy, you have an absolute right to be there.