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Reference amounts of financial means to cross the external border (entry into Spain)

In short: to enter Spain from outside the Schengen area, a foreigner may have to prove sufficient funds: EUR 122.10 per person per day and a minimum of EUR 1,098.90 per person, regardless of how long the stay is.

This update sets the reference amounts under Article 6.4 of the Schengen Borders Code (Regulation (EU) 2016/399) for Spain, tied to the minimum wage (the daily figure is 10% of the gross SMI; the overall minimum, 90%).

How to prove it: cash, certified or traveller's cheques, payment letters, or credit cards with an up-to-date bank statement or passbook. Internet-banking printouts are not accepted. For the return journey, a named, non-transferable, closed ticket may be required.

Important: this is a reference amount that border police may request; it does not by itself guarantee entry, which also depends on the purpose of travel, visa and other requirements.

Official source: DOUE-Z-2026-70025.

Informational only; check the official source and a professional for your specific case.

Official source: https://www.boe.es/buscar/doc.php?id=DOUE-Z-2026-70025

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