Spain’s new travel rules roll out across the country tomorrow, which now means Britons will have to show up to 31 pieces of information to businesses.
Anyone who is 14 or above will have to provide their full name, gender, nationality, passport number, date of birth, home address, mobile number and email address. GB News readers have hit back at the new rules.
The changes will mean children under 14 will not need to provide the information, but adults travelling with them must explain their relationship with them.
The imposements have been criticised by the country’s leading hotel association, CEHAT, which said these new travel rules threaten to “hinder the experience of millions of visitors who choose Spain as a destination”.
The new travel rules will be imposed tomorrowGETTY IMAGESThe Spanish government has defended its decision on the new rules, saying the reasons for them are to “crackdown on organised crime.”
A spokesperson for the Interior Ministry previously said: “It is justified for the general interest for the security of citizens against the threat of terrorism and other serious offences committed by criminal organisations.”
GB News commenters have been reacting to the news of the rules being imposed tomorrow.
One commenter said: “I won’t be visiting… It’s an absolute joke.”
Another said: “Spent many years going to Spain, but never again. If you are not wanted then you are not welcome, and who wants to go to places you are not welcome in.”
One commenter argued in favour of the decision made by Spain. The user wrote: “I remember years ago, hotels overseas used to keep your passport in reception. If it’s a security issue and you’ve nothing to hide, I don’t really see the problem.
“My mom lived in Texas for years. Going through Dallas airport was terrifying. You were grilled at the passport window. Where are you staying, why are you here and for how long…..etc.”
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