Overview
- Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set 2026 proof‑of‑funds rules that require tourists to show €122.10 per person per day and at least €1,089.90 in total as a condition of entry.
- Reports and official guidance in mid‑June 2026 say travellers who cannot evidence the required funds may be refused entry, with local incidents of refusals reported at Málaga airport.
- The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) now requires first‑time biometric enrolment of fingerprints and a photo, which has lengthened border processing times and produced long queues at several major airports.
- From late 2026 visa‑exempt UK travellers will need an ETIAS pre‑travel authorisation that costs €20, is linked to the passport and lasts up to three years or until passport expiry.
- Holidaymakers should check passport issue date and expiry, carry accepted evidence of funds such as cash or card statements, and allow time for passport renewal that typically takes around three weeks once documents are received.