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Posted: Wed Jul 7, 2021 4:50pm
Do the Spanish authorities require proof of a return flight back to the UK for non Spanish residents
Posted: Wed Jul 7, 2021 5:30pm
Hi James no they do not require a return ticket
Posted: Wed Jul 7, 2021 10:57pm
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Hi James,
According to the Gov.UK website, a return ticket "may" be one of the requirements. However, the British Embassy has highly recommended that UK travellers are in possession of a return ticket.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements
"At Spanish border control, it is likely you will need to use separate lanes from EU, EEA and Swiss citizens when queueing. Your passport may be stamped on entry and exit unless you can demonstrate that you are resident of Spain and are returning to your place of residence (see Requirements for UK nationals resident in Spain section below for further details). You may also need to:
- show a return or onward ticket
- show you have enough money for your stay
- show proof of accommodation for your stay, for example, a hotel booking confirmation, proof of address if visiting your own property (e.g. second home), or an invitation from your host or proof of their address if 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 if staying with friends or family. More information is available from the Spanish Ministry of Interior."
Kind regards,Kim