Parents paid for a holiday, what do I do about the EES? (Travel question)
Posted by TheCharlieIsAGamer@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 21 comments
There’s the entry-exit thing as I’m sure you know.
Apparently, they’ll ask for bank proof, to ensure you have enough for your stay, and to travel home to prevent immigration.
However, our holiday is all inclusive, I don’t have a job and am on universal credit. So chances are, money is not going to be in my bank account for this holiday. But we have a return flight as it’s all booked with Jet2 package.
I’m worried, what if they don’t let me go cos I don’t have money????? There’s not really any info online other than like online news papers but they don’t really give much info
NotUrTypicalDemon@reddit
I’m just back for Lanzarote, we went as a family with children under 12 so got taken to a human booth straight away. We were asked no questions at all
ZonaSchengen@reddit
Theoretocally they can ask for proof of funds.
In practice they rarely do.
unknowntoff@reddit
They don't ask for proof that you have enough money. And for the love of God don't tell anyone that someone else paid for your trip otherwise you are potentially opening up a can of worms.
Answer the questions at the machine, give your fingerprints. When you approach passport control they will ask to see your passport and give your fingerprints again they will stamp your passport and you are free to go.
TheCharlieIsAGamer@reddit (OP)
According to the news, and stuff, they’ll ask for a bank statement to ensure that you can pay for a trip home or pay for what you’re having on holiday to ensure you can’t illegally immigrate
Bluerose1000@reddit
While technically they can ask anyone they are far less likely to ask someone with return flights and booked accommodation.
According-Let3541@reddit
If you’ve got return tickets booked, you’ll be fine.
alice_op@reddit
It's normal for some countries to have the border control agents ask for proof of where you're staying, so get a screenshot from your parents of the booking for the property and it's normally enough. I travel monthly and have never been asked for proof of income so far.
Dry_Yogurt2458@reddit
There are over 100 people on each aircraft and dozens of aircraft every hour.
They haven't got the time to check every single bank statement. Unless something is flagged up on their system when they scan the passport it won't be an issue.
whatmichaelsays@reddit
They can ask, but if you're not raising any flags that create cause for further questioning, they won't.
The only time I've every been asked about how much money I had was arriving at US Border control in Atlanta, and even then they just accepted the number I made up.
shartingmaster@reddit
Completely fine to say someone else paid for your trip if they’re a parent. My father lives in the US and I meet up with him there and in Mexico often and I always say he’s flown me out to see me. No issues ever.
Otterly_adorbs@reddit
What country are you visiting? When are you going? Some countries have delayed the roll out.
They will be asking for proof of travel insurance and your trip details. It’s a border control measure. I really don’t think they will ask for anything to do with banking or credit.
They might on rare occasions ask about your profession or how you support yourselves. But it’s unlikely if you are going on a package holiday to a tourist destination.
TheCharlieIsAGamer@reddit (OP)
Going to Lanzarote in the beginning of May this year If they ask how I support myself, I’ll have a hard time cos I’m unemployed
FluffyOwl89@reddit
Be prepared for long queues in the terminal after you arrive. We went there a couple of weeks ago and some people had to wait 3 hours. We waited 1 hour. They didn’t make us use the machine as we had a small child with us, so I can’t help with what questions they ask. Passport control didn’t ask anything.
Sensitive_Tomato_581@reddit
Lanzarote is a package holiday destination, they will be getting 1000s of people through passport control and wont have time to ask complicated questions of anyone. Theyll ask for your passport and boarding pass, will take our photo and fingerprints and wave you on your way. Id take along details of your holiday booking just in case but would be surprised if they ask.
Otterly_adorbs@reddit
Just say you are on a career break or are between jobs. Don’t panic.
You’ll be fine!
First_Folly@reddit
If you're concerned just bring details/paperwork relating to the all inclusive nature of the holiday.
99.9% of the time? Just show up with your tickets and your passport and enjoy your holiday. The chances of them asking you anything at all are vanishingly rare.
Apprehensive-Top3675@reddit
In practice it's not something they check thoroughly.
TheCharlieIsAGamer@reddit (OP)
Maybe the news is blowing it out of proportion that they will check everyone
CulturedClub@reddit
Well, that would be a first...
snk101@reddit
Most likely scenario: Scan passport at kiosk, take fingerprints and face scan, go to e-gate. No human interaction.
Second most likely scenario: Border officer asks how long you're staying, wishes you a nice trip.
Unlikely scenario: Border officer asks to see proof of return flight home.
Anything other than that is so unlikely it's bordering on impossible. They obviously reserve the right to look at whether you have the means to support yourself, but they will only use that if they suspect you are actually an economic migrant coming to their country looking for a job. The likelihood of a British passport holder travelling to Lanzarote on a package holiday being an economic migrant is 0, and they know that, so they won't ask you to prove it.
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