The Spanish Tourist Board has said the requirement for UK travellers to show evidence they have enough money for the duration of their stay "is an already established rule" and not exclusive to Brits.
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The clarification comes after reports of the rule broke in the national press, with The Telegraph claiming the requirement could force a family of four to show they have at least £3,141 in spending money.
"This is not a new requirement and has been in place for some time for visitors from outside of the European Union or Schengen area," said Manuel Butler, Spanish Tourist Office UK director.
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