Tourists travelling to Spain could face ‘on the spot checks’ to see if they can afford their holiday

Holidaymakers travelling to Spain could be required to prove that they can afford their holiday with ‘on the spot checks’.

Millions of Brits every summer flock to the beaches in Spain to soak up the beautiful sun and swim in the glorious seas.

However what many folks might not be aware of is the rule that means that tourists who travel to Spain are required to carry £93-a-day reports Birmingham Live. 

Travellers are being asked by officials in Spain to show that they have a return or onward ticket and pre-booked accommodation — a hotel booking confirmation, or proof of address if you’re visiting friends or staying in your own property. 

The spot checks may mean that visitors have to prove that they have sufficient financial means for the entirety of their trip, although that is not likely to happen. 

Sufficient financial means is defined by Spain as €103 (£93) per day. 

For a family of five, this equates to €545 per day or €7,630 for a two-week holiday in Spain. 

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.’

Mr Butler also mentioned that similar regulations exist in the UK exists. 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.’