hokiebobwise
July '23 (CF/Astorga)
- Time of past OR future Camino
- CF/Astorga July 2023
Good afternoon,
I am packed (6.7lbs not including food/water) and ready to leave the US for Madrid on July 2nd. I've been monitoring the conditions for entry to Spain and there were two items that are, to me, unclear and I am hoping someone whose traveled to Madrid, or other Spanish airports, from outside the EU within the last few weeks could help respond.
1. Documents accrediting the purpose and conditions of the planned stay -> I already have my pilgrim passport, has anyone used this as an accrediting purpose? the first bullet mentions a return ticket, but the other items on their site leads me to believe that just proves I'm not staying forever.
2. Accreditation of financial means
"At the request of the competent authorities, the traveler must present proof of having sufficient financial means for the proposed stay or of the ability to legally obtain such means.
In 2020, the minimum amount required is 90 euros per person per day. In any case, and regardless of the length of stay, the traveler must have at least 810 euros or its equivalent in foreign currency.
Economic means may be accredited by presenting cash, traveler's cheques, a credit card accompanied by a bank account statement, an up-to-date bank book, or any other resource that accredits the amount available, such as a credit statement regarding the card or bank account. Bank letters or online bank statements will not be accepted."
Do they really validate/require the money? My son and I will be in country for 15 days and i'm bringing enough cash to last us 7 to 10 days and plan to withdraw more as needed -> luckily the first 3 places I booked take credit cards and I plan to use that whenever possible.
Thanks,
Bob
I am packed (6.7lbs not including food/water) and ready to leave the US for Madrid on July 2nd. I've been monitoring the conditions for entry to Spain and there were two items that are, to me, unclear and I am hoping someone whose traveled to Madrid, or other Spanish airports, from outside the EU within the last few weeks could help respond.
1. Documents accrediting the purpose and conditions of the planned stay -> I already have my pilgrim passport, has anyone used this as an accrediting purpose? the first bullet mentions a return ticket, but the other items on their site leads me to believe that just proves I'm not staying forever.
2. Accreditation of financial means
"At the request of the competent authorities, the traveler must present proof of having sufficient financial means for the proposed stay or of the ability to legally obtain such means.
In 2020, the minimum amount required is 90 euros per person per day. In any case, and regardless of the length of stay, the traveler must have at least 810 euros or its equivalent in foreign currency.
Economic means may be accredited by presenting cash, traveler's cheques, a credit card accompanied by a bank account statement, an up-to-date bank book, or any other resource that accredits the amount available, such as a credit statement regarding the card or bank account. Bank letters or online bank statements will not be accepted."
Do they really validate/require the money? My son and I will be in country for 15 days and i'm bringing enough cash to last us 7 to 10 days and plan to withdraw more as needed -> luckily the first 3 places I booked take credit cards and I plan to use that whenever possible.
Thanks,
Bob