Tourists in Spain face scrutiny over their finances - with new rules meaning visitors could be asked to prove they have 'sufficient' money for their sta

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[algore]

Millions of Britons will jet off to Spain this summer - but holidaymakers should make sure they're financially solvent before they touch down or face being denied entry.

Tourists visiting for up to 90 days could be asked to present proof of having sufficient means for the duration of their proposed stay, after regulations were first introduced post-Brexit in 2021.

Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs quietly announced earlier this year that every visitor to the destination in 2026 will now be required to have €122.10 (£105.53) per person per day,

The rule changes mean travellers must also have a minimum overall amount of €1,089.90 (£942) or its equivalent in foreign currency before they arrive in the country.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the small print rules in February, saying: 'Economic means may be accredited by presenting cash, traveller's cheques, a credit card accompanied by a bank account statement, an up-to-date bank book, or any other resource that accredits the amount available, such as a credit statement regarding the card or bank account.

In 2025, holidaymakers were required to present proof of having €​118 (£101.99) per person per day, as well as at least €1,065 (£920.47) 'regardless of the length of stay'.

The updated financial requirements mean visitors who are staying for just four days, for example, will still need a minimum of €1,089.90 (£942), despite their €122.10 (£105.53) per person per day figure totalling to €488.40 (£422.12).

Those who do not meet the entry requirements may be denied access

Some holidaymakers have been caught out by the proof of funds issue, with EuroWeekly reporting that travellers were denied entry at Málaga Airport over Easter as a result.

Spain isn't the only European destination to have such requirements.

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[algore]

wow, finally a good idea from the EU. Just imagine if we required the same thing for all undocumented visitors, no proof, free deportation

[Red Badger]

Well, I’ve never been to Spain.............

[Donbue]

You suppose that’s exactly the reason they are filling it?….weed out illegal migrants? But of course they can’t be exclusionary so ALL visitors are scrutinized. DEI still rules ya know…….

[jagusafr]

We were there two weeks ago. Had to complete a form that said we had the money. Didn’t have to show any proof at all.

[FreedomPoster]

Me either. Nor Oklahoma.

I really, really liked Portugal. I would tend to go back there vs. go to Spain, from what I read of Spain.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Lots of places have rules like this.

Many countries require that you show you have money and that you have a return ticket before you are allowed in.

If you are going to be staying beyond three months they add in that you must have an income from outside of the country as well.

[stinkerpot65]

I’ve been to Shreveport.

[hecticskeptic]

For the record, Canada has a requirement... it’s not as strict as Spain’s but no specific amount is mentioned in the questioning. However, it definitely is more formal than what the United States does... where the border agents can ask some general questions with no formal requirements to do so at all:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eligibility.html

[pepsi_junkie]

You can bet your bippy that they will not be checking illegal’s finances, only people who fly in legally. Collecting all my financial information so I can visit your country is a hard no for me, sorry Spain.

[pepsi_junkie]

I’ve crossed the US / Canadian border like 20 times in the past couple of years and not once have they asked me about my ability to pay for anything. Just “Where are you headed? Any alcohol or firearms in the car? How long do you plan to be here? Go ahead.”

[HonorInPa]

But do you kinda like the music? Good Three Dog Night reference

[Last Dakotan]

Don’t bring cash. Our daughter was mugged by street thugs in Barcelona.

[Mr. K]

DOES THIS APPLY TO ‘MIGRANTS’???

[hecticskeptic]

Same here but I have a Nexus and being ‘precleared’, I wouldn’t expect any questions along those lines. However, I have seen and heard of others pulled in and asked questions that pertain to financial wellbeing etc.

[mass55th]

They should be checking the finances of their Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

[zeestephen]

In the mean time...

Spain welcomes millions of impoverished Muslims as new citizens.