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🇦🇪 Does an Emirati need a visa for Spain 🇪🇸?
No. Emirati passport holders can visit Spain without a visa for up to 90 days.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Emirati citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Spain or its official government website before you travel.
Spain is in the Schengen Area: the visa-free days count across all 29 Schengen countries together, within any 180-day period — not per country.
What this means for your trip
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Spain at a glance
Capital: Madrid · Currency: Euro (EUR, €) · Official languages: Spanish · Calling code: +34
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Spain: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 12 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type G plugs bring a travel adapter for Spain's sockets (C, F). Mains voltage differs (Spain: 230 V; the United Arab Emirates: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Your embassy in Spain
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Spain, contact the embassy of the United Arab Emirates:
- Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Madrid · Calle Hernández de Tejada 7, 28027 Madrid · mofaic.gov.ae
- Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates, Barcelona · C/Balmes, 7 planta 7-A 08007 Barcelona · mofaic.gov.ae
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇪🇸 Spanish passport holders visiting the United Arab Emirates: Spanish passport holders can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Emirati passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Spain?
Emirati passport holders can visit Spain without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can an Emirati stay in Spain without a visa?
Up to 90 days per visit, according to the latest data. The border officer decides on entry.
Does a Spanish need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Spanish passport holders can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 90 days.