Spain
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates visa for Spanish citizens
Entry requirement
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for the United Arab Emirates: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mofaic.gov.ae
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Emirati citizens travelling to Spain
United Arab EmiratesSpain Visa-free, 90 days Spain visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
Travel advice for the United Arab Emirates
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Spain to the United Arab Emirates, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Arab Emirates at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United Arab Emirates (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Arab Emirates (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Spanish citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates
Spanish citizens may stay in the United Arab Emirates for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Arab Emirates.
Emirati citizens travelling to Spain
Emirati citizens do not need a visa for Spain: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Spain and the United Arab Emirates.
Frequently asked questions
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for the United Arab Emirates: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Spanish citizens stay in the United Arab Emirates?
Spanish citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates for up to 90 days.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Spain?
Emirati citizens do not need a visa for Spain: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Spanish citizens enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free?
Yes, Spanish citizens can enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.