Heading to Spain, Portugal or France? Here is what you need to know before travelling.
But before you jet off on holiday, it's always worth checking the Foreign Office for the latest travel advice as well as any warnings you should know about from terrorism to the latest rules.
There are strict rules about what goods can be taken into and out of Spain. You can find details on the National Tax Agency leaflet . Declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. "When driving, be wary of approaches by people posing as police officers in plain clothes travelling in unmarked cars. In all traffic-related matters, police officers will usually be in uniform. All police officers, including those in plain clothes, carry official ID. Unmarked police vehicles have a flashing electronic sign on the rear window which reads Police or Civil Guard , and may use blue flashing lights.
Crafted from a durable and waterproof nylon fabric, the Chelsea Weekend Bag comes complete with a purpose-built pocket that you can store your shoes in. Meanwhile, the 39L main compartment has "plenty of room for clothes, toiletries and laptops", according to reviews. You must provide photo ID if requested by a police officer. This includes the Guardia Civil and national, regional and local police forces. The police have the right to hold you at a police station until they have confirmed your identity and ignoring direct requests of a police officer can be considered as ‘disobedience’, which is a criminal offence.
Alcohol laws in the Balearic Islands Local laws limit the sale and availability of alcohol in areas of some resorts on the islands of:Hotels and other establishments are obliged to evict customers who behave dangerously on balconies. Both the customer and the establishment can be fined for such behaviour.
Extreme temperatures can affect Spain over the summer months. For severe weather warnings and updates, visit the Spanish Meteorological Office and European Meteorological Services website. Top Trending Stories Today Portugal Foreign Office travel advice and warnings Passport validity requirements If you are travelling to an EU country , or Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino or Vatican City, you must follow the Schengen area passport requirements.Check your passport meets these requirements before you travel. If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date.
The police may act on reports of illegal gambling in unauthorised premises without warning. Organisers, participants and anyone on the premises may be arrested, charged with a criminal offence and fined or imprisoned. If in doubt, ask if the venue is legally licensed.Selling or trafficking drugs is illegal and can have severe penalties. If you are caught taking, buying or in possession of drugs for personal use, you may be arrested, summoned to appear in court and fined.
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Proof of accommodation and funds You can read all about the documents you may need for short stays on the French government website here. This will differ depending on where you are staying.You may be asked to provide an ‘attestation d’accueil’ from your host. The French resident hosting you must get the ‘attestation d’accueil’ from their local mayor’s office, and send the original ‘attestation’ before you enter France. Be prepared to show proof that you have at least €32.
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