Spain holiday warning as UK tourists told to bring two extra things to airport

UK holidaymakers planning a Spanish getaway this summer are being warned to pack more than just their luggage and passports. The UK Foreign Office has issued advice regarding 'additional documents' required by tourists visiting Spain.

Post-Brexit changes have altered the entry requirements for Brits travelling to countries within the Schengen area. As a result tourists from outside the zone, including Britain, may face additional checks at the border.

In addition to passports UK holidaymakers are advised to carry two extra documents with them on their flight ready to present at border control upon arrival. This includes a valid return or onward ticket such as a return plane ticket.

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Travellers might also be asked to provide proof of accommodation for their stay like a hotel booking receipt or proof of address if visiting a second home or an invitation from friends or family. Tourists can present a hard copy receipt of their booking or show an email on their phone.

Alongside these two documents holidaymakers may also be asked to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds for their stay. According to the Spanish government's website the current minimum amount expected per person per day is 113.40 euros, which equates to around £97, reports BirminghamLive.

The Foreign Office website states: "If you enter the Schengen area as a tourist, you may need to provide additional documents at the border. As well as a valid return or onward ticket, when travelling to Spain you could be asked to show you have enough money for your stay; proof of accommodation for your stay, for example a hotel booking confirmation, proof of address if visiting your own property (such as second home) [or] an invitation or proof of address if staying with a third party, friends or family. A carta de invitation completed by your hosts is one of the options available."

Holidaymakers heading to Spain should also make sure their passports meet the current entry requirements. Passports must be valid for a minimum of three months after the planned date of departure from the Schengen area and must have been issued no more than 10 years before the date of entry.