What is the 85 euro rule in Spain?

Current rules on Spain's Ministry of Interior website say: Currently, the minimum amount of money that you need to prove you have is €100 per person per day (£85), with a minimum of €900 (or its equivalent in foreign money) effective from January 1, 2022.



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Do I have to prove I have money to enter Spain? At the request of the competent authorities, the traveller must present proof of having sufficient financial means for the proposed stay or of the ability to legally obtain such means.

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Spain defines 'sufficient financial means' as access to €109 (£93) - or the equivalent in another currency, per person per day. For a family of five, this equates to €545 per day or €7,630 for a two-week holiday in Spain, reports Birmingham Live.

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In 2022, the minimum amount required is 100 euros per person per day. Regardless of the length of stay, the traveller must have at least 810 euros or its equivalent in foreign currency.

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The ATM will give the option to charge your account in Euros or your home currency, it is advised to select Euros to obtain the most preferential rate. From the 27 EU countries, Spain has the highest total number of ATMs, so your money is nearly always accessible.

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For starters, the typical cost of a week-long trip to Spain for an individual fluctuates between $1,100-$2,257. For a couple, it appears to average between $1,900-$3,800.

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The short-stay visa only allows you to reside in Spain for up to 90 days at a time out of every 180 days, or a maximum of around 180 days a year. This is fine if your trips will be no longer than three months at a time, no more than twice a year.

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In 2020, the minimum amount required is 90 euros per person per day. In any case, and regardless of the length of stay, the traveller must have at least 810 euros or its equivalent in foreign currency.

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If you wish to be in Spain for longer than 90 days every 180, you must apply for a visa before you enter the country. There's a variety of visa options for both short and long-term stays. Read about long-term Spanish visas.

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You might also notice that some small shops accept cards only for purchases above a certain amount, normally 10 euros. Also taxis usually take cards, but some do not or simply do not want to take anything other than cash. For these reasons, it is advisable to always carry a little bit of cash with you.

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