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Your support makes all the difference.<\/strong>Read more<\/p>\n \u201cPapers \u2013 and proof of funds \u2013 please.\u201d Among the many Brexit<\/a> consequences negotiated on the nation\u2019s behalf was for British passport holders to become \u201cthird-country nationals<\/a>\u201d in the eyes of the European Union. This is the same status as citizens from the US<\/a>, Australia, Venezuela and many other countries.<\/p>\n The big difference: there are far more British visitors to the EU<\/a> \u2013 and wider Schengen<\/a> area \u2013 than all other nationalities put together. But all third-country nationals are obliged to meet two sets of conditions when crossing the border: the general Schengen area requirement, and the individual nation\u2019s own rules.<\/p>\n In reality, few travellers are likely to be quizzed on their financial standing. These regulations were introduced for visitors from countries of widely different wealth levels, and are not generally applied to British arrivals.<\/p>\n But it helps to know what the rules are.<\/p>\n The Schengen demand is: \u201cSufficient means of subsistence, both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to their country of origin or transit to a third country into which they are certain to be admitted, or are in a position to acquire such means lawfully.\u201d<\/p>\n Each country, being a sovereign nation, then sets its own rules on what constitutes \u201csufficient\u201d \u2013 and may add extra conditions about accommodation and even travel insurance.<\/p>\n The range is extraordinary: from the equivalent of \u00a312 in Latvia to \u00a399 in Spain, with the latter insisting on a minimum of \u00a3891.<\/p>\n Since few people carry large wads of cash across borders these days, a crucial question is: what evidence of financial resources are accepted?<\/p>\n The basic Schengen area principle is: \u201cThe assessment of sufficient means of subsistence may be based on the cash, travellers\u2019 cheques and credit cards in the third-country national\u2019s possession.\u201d (You may need to ask an elderly relatively to explain \u201ctravellers cheques\u201d; these are obsolete financial instruments, though if you happen to have some left over you could theoretically produce them as evidence of your wealth.)<\/p>\n Once again, individual nations have their own version of what constitutes proof that you can fend for yourself financially.<\/p>\n These are the stipulations. For avoidance of doubt: once you are in the Schengen area, you should be able freely to move across borders, and need not adhere to each subsequent country\u2019s rules. For example, if you enter Poland then cross the border to the Czech Republic, the initial \u20ac18 per day (for Poland) applies rather than \u20ac64 demanded by the Czechs.<\/p>\n Territory tariffs for each day of stay<\/p>\n In increasing order, these are the amounts each nation demands from third-country nationals, along with other requirements. <\/p>\n \u20ac14: Latvia<\/p>\n The traveller must also have, though, \u201cfinancial resources sufficient to pay for the planned accommodation and\/or, if travelling with a private vehicle, financial resources sufficient to buy the fuel needed for the journey\u201d. <\/p>\n \u20ac18: Poland<\/p>\n 75 zloty per day with a minimum of 300 zloty. These figures are reduced to 20 zloty and 100 zloty respectively for those who have \u201chad the cost of the stay in the Republic of Poland paid\u201d. <\/p>\n \u20ac25: Hungary<\/p>\n 10,000 forints, in a form such as \u201cconfirmation of board and lodging reserved and paid in advance by means of a travel agency voucher\u201d or \u201cany other credible proof\u201d.<\/p>\n \u20ac39: Sweden<\/p>\n SEK430 per day.<\/p>\n \u20ac40 (with a \u20ac70 entry fee): Portugal<\/p>\n The authorities say: \u201cAliens who are able to prove that their board and lodging are guaranteed for the duration of their stay may be exempted from paying the above amounts.\u201d <\/p>\n \u20ac43: Norway<\/p>\n \u201cAs an indication, an amount of NOK500 per day is deemed to be adequate for visitors who are not staying with relations or friends.\u201d<\/p>\n \u20ac45: Germany<\/p>\n \u201cFunds could take the form of a telegraphic money order\u201d.<\/p>\n \u20ac48: Malta<\/p>\n \u20ac50: Lithuania and Romania<\/p>\n \u20ac50: Denmark<\/p>\n 350 Danish crowns for each 24 hours<\/p>\n \u20ac50 (\u201capproximately\u201d): Finland<\/p>\n \u20ac50 with a minimum of \u20ac300: Greece<\/p>\n \u20ac50 with a minimum of \u20ac500: Bulgaria<\/p>\n An extra \u20ac50 per day if you do not have a prepaid room.<\/p>\n \u20ac54 with a minimum of \u20ac270: Italy<\/p>\n It\u2019s complicated. The minimum for a single person is \u20ac270, which covers a stay of up to five days. For two or more people travelling together, the minimum falls to \u20ac213. For six to 10 days, the rate per day is \u20ac45 solo, or \u20ac26 in company.<\/p>\n \u20ac55: Netherlands<\/p>\n The Dutch government says: \u201cThis criterion is applied flexibly, since the required amount of the means of subsistence is determined on the basis of the planned duration of the stay, the reason for the visit and the personal circumstances of the person concerned.\u201d<\/p>\n \u20ac56: Slovakia<\/p>\n Meticulously broken down into: \u20ac30 for accommodation; \u20ac4 for breakfast; \u20ac7.50 for lunch; \u20ac7.50 for dinner; \u20ac7 for spending money.<\/p>\n \u20ac56 with a minimum of \u20ac280: Iceland<\/p>\n ISK8,000 per day with a minimum of ISK40,000<\/p>\n \u20ac64: Czech Republic<\/p>\n 1,565 Czech crowns, comprising \u201ccash, credit cards or traveller\u2019s cheques in the third-country national\u2019s possession\u201d. <\/p>\n \u20ac65: France<\/p>\n This amount applies \u201cin the case of presentation of a hotel booking\u201d. If you cannot provide such evidence, the rate increases to \u20ac120. In addition, the French authorities say: \u201cYou must have an insurance certificate covering all medical and hospital expenses for which you may be liable for the duration of your stay in France, as well as medical repatriation costs and expenses in the event of death.\u201d<\/p>\n \u20ac70: Estonia, Slovenia and Croatia<\/p>\n In the case of Croatia, the sum is reduced to \u20ac30 with \u201cproof of a tourist booking\u201d. <\/p>\n \u20ac89: Luxembourg<\/p>\n \u201cThe minimum wage for an unskilled worker\u201d. The Independent calculates this is currently \u20ac89 per day. \u201cIn addition, third-country nationals must present a transport ticket for return to their country of origin or for transit to a country in which their admission is guaranteed.\u201d<\/p>\n \u20ac95: Belgium <\/p>\n \u201cIf the alien is unable to furnish proof of any credit at all, he must have access to approximately \u20ac95 for each day of the planned stay. In most cases, the person concerned must in addition produce a travel ticket (airline ticket) enabling him to return to his country of origin or residence.\u201d<\/p>\n \u20ac107: Switzerland and Liechtenstein<\/p>\n \u20ac113.40 with a minimum of \u20ac1,020.60: Spain<\/p>\n You must have \u201ca recent bank statement or an up-to-date bank book\u201d. The Spanish authorities add: \u201cInternet bank statements are not acceptable.\u201d<\/p>\n Non-specific: Austria<\/p>\n \u201cAliens shall be refused entry at the border if they have no place of residence in Austria and do not have sufficient means of subsistence to meet the costs of their stay and return. However, there are no reference amounts for the above. 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