You may be required to provide a number of documents at passport control
The Foreign Office (FCDO) warned Brits travelling to Spain from the UK that they might need to present five specific documents upon arrival.
The FCDO’s advisory is aimed at holidaymakers and travellers departing from the UK for European destinations.
The documents you may be required to produce at Spanish border control are
- A return or onward ticket
- Proof of travel insurance
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay (the amount varies based on your accommodation)
- A hotel booking confirmation or proof of address if you’re staying in your own property
- An invitation or proof of address if you’re staying with someone else, such as a ‘carta de invitacion’ filled out by your hosts
The FCDO states: “You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Spain, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.”
This applies to anyone travelling as a tourist visiting family or friends, attending business meetings, cultural or sports events, or for short-term studies or training. If you’re also visiting other Schengen countries, you’ll need to make sure your entire trip falls within the 90-day visa-free limit.
Any visits to Schengen countries within the 180 days prior to your travel count towards your 90 days, Birmingham Live reports. If you overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you could end up being banned from entering Schengen countries for up to three years, the FCDO further warned.
Should you need to prolong your visa-free stay because of unforeseen circumstances, you’ll need to head to immigration authorities.
The FCDO says: “Make sure you get your passport stamped on entry and exit.
“For visitors, border officials will scrutinise your entry and exit stamps to ensure you haven’t exceeded the 90-day visa-free limit for the Schengen area. If your passport lacks a stamp, present proof of when and where you entered or exited the Schengen area (like boarding passes or tickets) and request the border guards to note down the date and location in your passport.
“British nationals residing in Spain don’t require their passports to be stamped.”
