Spanish visa for UAE citizens
A visa is NOT required for UAE passport holders visiting Spain for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For UAE citizens to enter Spain for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Spain e-visa for UAE citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Spain visa on arrival for UAE citizens | Not Available | |
Spain tourist visa requirements:
- Holding UAE passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Spain.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Spain.
If you are looking for Spain visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United Arab Emirates, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Spain nearest your place of residence.
- Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of Spain in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Working hours: Open now. Close in 13 minutes)
- Dubai: The Consulate General of Spain in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Working hours: Open now. Close in 13 minutes)
Spain visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Spain diplomatic mission offices to United Arab Emirates for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United Arab Emirates traveling to Spain from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United Arab Emirates) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 165,857 | N/A |
| 2009 | 151,316 | -8.77% |
| 2010 | 152,763 | 0.96% |
| 2011 | 162,913 | 6.64% |
| 2012 | 166,646 | 2.29% |
| 2013 | 175,958 | 5.59% |
| 2014 | 188,323 | 7.03% |
| 2015 | 197,708 | 4.98% |
| 2016 | 218,413 | 10.47% |
| 2017 | 237,420 | 8.70% |
| 2018 | 240,042 | 1.10% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Spain & United Arab Emirates comparison
Spain's area is approximately 498,800 km2 (192,587 sq mi), while the area of United Arab Emirates is approximately 83,600 km2 (32,278 sq mi). This means United Arab Emirates is 5.97 times smaller than Spain.
As of April 2024, Spain's population is ~46.8 million people - 36,452,576 more people than the population of United Arab Emirates.
We have highlighted Spain & United Arab Emirates’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Spain | United Arab Emirates | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 46,829,585 | 10,377,009 | 36.5 million more people live in Spain than United Arab Emirates |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 215 | 101 | Spain has 114 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with United Arab Emirates. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 144 | 128 | Spain passport holders can visit 16 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 492 | 127 | Spanish hosts 365 more foreign missions than United Arab Emirates. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United Arab Emirates travel to Spain in one year?
The number of visitors from United Arab Emirates visiting Spain in 2018 was approximately 240,042.
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