Update of reference amounts for the crossing of the external borders, as referred to in Article 6(4) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (1)

(2021/C 102/05)

The publication of reference amounts for the crossing of the external borders, as referred to in Article 6(4) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (2), is based on the information communicated by the Member States to the Commission in conformity with Article 39 of the Schengen Borders Code.

In addition to the publication in the Official Journal, a monthly update is available on the website of the Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs.

CZECH REPUBLIC

Replacement of the information published in OJ C 21, 20.1.2018, p. 3.

Reference amounts are provided in Section 13 of Act No 326/1999 Coll., on residence of foreigners in the territory of the Czech Republic, as amended, in connection with Section 5 of Act No 110/2006 Coll., on living and subsistence minimum, as amended. They depend on the current level of the subsistence minimum and vary according to the duration of the intended short-term stay in the territory of the Czech Republic:

— For stays not exceeding 30 days – 0,5 times the subsistence minimum (current amount – December 2020 – 2 490 CZK) for each day of stay, i.e. 1 245 CZK per day;

— For stays exceeding 30 days – 15 times the subsistence minimum (current amount – December 2020 – 2 490 CZK), i.e. 37 350 CZK; this sum shall be subject to increase of double the subsistence minimum for each whole month of the intended stay in the territory, i.e. plus 4 980 CZK per each month;

— The third-country national under 18 years shall prove half the amounts mentioned above.

The assessment of sufficient means of subsistence may be based on the cash, credit cards or traveller’s cheques in the third-country national’s possession, or on a document confirming the payment of services connected with the stay in the territory or on a document confirming that services will be provided free of charge. Declarations of sponsorship and letters of guarantee from hosts (in the form ‘Letter of Invitation’ certified by the Police of the Czech Republic – see Annex 33 to the Schengen handbook) may also constitute evidence of sufficient means of subsistence.

The third country national who is going to study in the territory may submit, as a proof of availability of sufficient funds for his stay, a commitment made by a state authority or a legal entity to cover his/her stay by providing funds equivalent to the subsistence minimum (current amount – December 2020 – 2 490 CZK) for 1 month of the intended stay, or a document confirming that all costs related to his studies and stay shall be covered by the receiving organisation (school). If the sum referred to in the commitment does not reach this amount, the third country national shall be obliged to submit a document proving the possession of funds equivalent to the difference between the subsistence minimum (current amount – December 2020 – 2 490 CZK) and the amount of the commitment for the period of his/her intended stay, however, not more than 6 times the subsistence minimum (currently 14 940 CZK). Document on the provision of means for one’s residence may be replaced by a decision or an agreement on the allocation of a grant acquired pursuant to an international treaty by which the Czech Republic is bound.

SPAIN

Replacement of the information published in OJ C 178, 28.5.2020, p. 3.

The Order of the Prime Minister’s Office (PRE/1282/2007) of 10 May 2007 on the financial means foreign nationals are required to have in order to enter Spain specifies the amount that third-country nationals must prove is available to them in order to be able to enter Spain:

(a) To support them during their stay in Spain, the proven daily amount must be at least 10 % of the gross statutory minimum wage multiplied by the intended number of days of the stay in Spain and by the number of dependants travelling in the applicant’s care. Royal Decree 231/2020 of 4 February 2020 setting the statutory minimum wage for 2020, the validity of which has been extended for 2021 (3), sets this wage at EUR 950, meaning that an amount of EUR 95 per person per day or its legal equivalent in foreign currency must be proven. In any event, this amount must be 90 % of the gross statutory minimum wage, meaning that in any event a minimum of EUR 855 or its legal equivalent in foreign currency per person must be proven, regardless of the length of stay.

(b) For the return to their country of provenance or for transit to third countries, foreign nationals may be required to produce a non-transferable and fixed-date ticket or tickets in their name for the intended means of transport.’

SLOVENIA

Replacement of the information published in OJ C 247, 13.10.2006, p. 19.

In accordance with Article 2 of the Rules implementing the Regulation (EC) establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (Uradni List RS (UL RS; Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia) No 29/07), there is a required means of subsistence defined for third-country nationals entering Slovenia for the duration of their stay in Slovenia, until they return to their native country or travel on to a third country.

As adequate proof of existence of the required means of subsistence, a third country national has to present the prescribed amount of money in cash, or traveller’s cheques, internationally recognised debit or credit cards, letters of credit, or any other verified proof of existence of such means in Slovenia.

If the third country national does not have a secured means of subsistence (such as a declaration of sponsorship, letter of guarantee, or paid accommodation as part of a tourist arrangement), the daily subsistence amount shall be used to determine the required means of subsistence.

The daily subsistence amount in Slovenia for individuals is EUR 70.

The prescribed amount for minors accompanied by their parents or legal representatives is 50 % of the amount set out in the previous paragraph.

List of previous publications

OJ C 247, 13.10.2006, p. 19

OJ C 77, 5.4.2007, p. 11

OJ C 153, 6.7.2007, p. 22

OJ C 164, 18.7.2007, p.45

OJ C 182, 4.8.2007, p.18

OJ C 57, 1.3.2008, p. 38

OJ C 134, 31.5.2008, p. 19

OJ C 331, 31.12.2008, p. 13

OJ C 33, 10.2.2009, p.1

OJ C 36, 13.2.2009, p.100

OJ C 37, 14.2.2009, p. 8

OJ C 98, 29.4.2009, p. 11

OJ C 35, 12.2.2010, p. 7

OJ C 304, 10.11.2010, p. 5

OJ C 24, 26.1.2011, p. 6

OJ C 157, 27.5.2011, p. 8

OJ C 203, 9.7.2011, p. 16

OJ C 11, 13.1.2012, p. 13

OJ C 72, 10.3.2012, p. 44

OJ C 199, 7.7.2012, p. 8

OJ C 298, 4.10.2012, p. 3

OJ C 56, 26.2.2013, p. 13

OJ C 98, 5.4.2013, p. 3

OJ C 269, 18.9.2013, p. 2

OJ C 57, 28.2.2014, p. 2

OJ C 152, 20.5.2014, p. 25

OJ C 224, 15.7.2014, p. 31

OJ C 434, 4.12.2014, p. 3

OJ C 447, 13.12.2014, p. 32

OJ C 38, 4.2.2015, p. 20

OJ C 96, 11.3.2016, p. 7

OJ C 146, 26.4.2016, p.12

OJ C 248, 8.7.2016, p.12

OJ C 111, 8.4.2017, p.11

OJ C 21, 20.1.2018, p.3

OJ C 93, 12.3.2018, p.4

OJ C 153, 2.5.2018, p.8

OJ C 186, 31.5.2018, p.10

OJ C 264, 26.7.2018, p.6

OJ C 366, 10.10.2018, p.12

OJ C 459, 20.12.2018, p.38

OJ C 140, 16.4.2019, p.7

OJ C 178, 28.5.2020, p.3

(1) See the list of previous publications at the end of this update.

(2) OJ L 77, 23.3.2016, p. 1.

(3) Additional Provision No 6 of Royal Decree-Law 38/2020 of 29 December 2020.