Britons are outraged after reports of new requirements for British tourists, such as presenting a return flight, proof of accommodation and proof of pocket money while in the country.
British tourists traveling to the popular holiday destination could face proof of having £85 (100 euros) to spend per day of their stay.
Commenting on the new rules, TV personality Gillian McKeith said “there must be better places to go” than Spain.
The move has sparked criticism from a number of Britons, including nutritionist Ms McKeith.
She wrote on Twitter: “Spain is not worth the hassle.
“There must be better places to go…Brits need to prove they can spend £85 a day to get into Spain.
“And you need a transit ticket and accommodation for your stay..”
Some agreed with her comments, with one writing: “Much better countries to visit, just back from Croatia. Much better than Spain.”
They just wrote “Bye Spain”.
However, others were quick to point out that the UK has very similar requirements for EU travelers entering the country.
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Since Brexit, the UK is now considered a third country, meaning tourists can no longer move freely in the EU.
Travel Advice for Spain from the UK Foreign Office reads: “At Spanish border control you may be required to show a return or onward ticket; show that you have enough money for your stay; show proof of accommodation for your stay, e.g. a hotel booking confirmation, proof of address when visiting your own home (eg second home), or an invitation from your host or proof of their address if you are staying with a third party, friends or family.
“The Spanish government has clarified that the ‘carta de invitation’ is one of the options available to prove that you have accommodation when staying with friends or family.”
Britons must now have a minimum of £85 (€100) to spend on each day of their holiday and they may also need to prove they have even more money, which is £767 (€900).
Meanwhile, British holidaymakers are also required to prove their COVID-19 status before entering Spain.
The new rules come alongside other requirements for passports, insurance and visas.
British passports must have been issued less than 10 years before entering a country and must be valid for at least another three months after they plan to leave.
Another requirement for travelers visiting friends or family in Spain is also to prove that they “have an invitation from your host or proof of their address if staying with a third party”.