New travel regulations in Spain require additional personal details from tourists
Holidaymakers planning a trip to Spain should brace themselves for additional paperwork, as Spanish authorities have rolled out a new law aimed at boosting security. Hotels and car hire firms are now required to collect more information from tourists following a regulation change focused on enhancing public safety.
According to The Independent, Spain’s State Secretariat for Security has emphasised the significance of this initiative for safeguarding its people. In a statement they said: “The greatest attacks on public safety are carried out by both terrorist activity and organised crime, in both cases with a marked transnational character.”
The Spanish government said the rule change will allow them to keep a closer watch on the movements of visitors in the country. Hotel operators often obtain particular details from guests, but the scope of data gathering is broadening, and now includes apartments available on platforms like Airbnb.
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As of Monday, December 2, the collection of personal information for persons over the age of 14 will include:
- Full name.
- Gender.
- Nationality.
- Passport number.
- Date of birth.
- Home address.
- Landline phone number (if you have one).
- Mobile phone number.
- Email address.
While under-14s will not need to provide the information, adults travelling with them must explain the relationship they have with the children.
