Spain holiday warning as British tourists need to follow '£97 rule' to visit

New rules mean British tourists need more than a passport to get into Spain this summer.

Recently introduced border regulations now mean holidaymakers must now prove they have at least €113.40, or £97, per person per day during their holiday stay. Brits will also have to show two additional documents.

The UK Foreign Office has issued a warning to Britons heading to Majorca and other Spanish holiday destinations about the additional border checks, which are part of new rules which have come into place since Britain left the EU and impact UK tourists travelling to countries in the European Schengen area.

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The new £97 rule means a family of four staying a week in Spain will have to show they have at least £2,716 at hand, according to the Spanish government.

The Foreign Office warning tells travellers: “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.”

Additional requirements from Spanish officials may include "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".

The advice further states: "A carta de invitation completed by your hosts is one of the options available."

In 2023, Spain welcomed 17.3 million UK visitors while this figure is predicted to increase this year due to a significant