Spain Visa for Emirati Citizens
Yes — Emirati passport holders can enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.
Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period per EU Regulation 2018/1806 Annex II.
eur-lex.europa.eu ↗Entering Spain on an Emirati passport
- → Travel with just your valid Emirati passport. No visa or prior application needed.
- → See the exact document checklist for Emirati applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Emirati applicants
The exact documents Emirati citizens must submit for Spain, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
familyFamily reunification
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/are/en/mlt/travel-insurance) Please note that before applying for an appointment for Family Reunification category, you must get your Family reunification certificate approved by Identità. Click here (https://online.vfsevisa.com/mt/en/login) to begin the approval process for Family Reunion certificate. Please ensure all the documents are submitted as per the below checklist: List of Requirements - Family reunification (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2R1yHmYBKOVz5SQ0IC6QNN/9c142a198c71e5c279ab7dfef33a5740/Checklist-Extended-Service-family-reunification.pdf) Declaration of proof (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7bstcgSzGofeFpwpSEQsx0/71d68d513b1b171defa438d7a1b28754/DECLARATION-OF-PROOF.pdf)
otherOther
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/are/en/mlt/travel-insurance). Please ensure all the documents are submitted as per the below checklist: DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR ADOPTION VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5crbFcmL1v4on2oVI9Xz9p/3c3919dec0328c21e98fa8b731d8e3d9/Documentation-required-for-adoption-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR BUSINESS VISAS (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7t3NmDGznsyipPBdLFuu50/49b8c9d2d251352fe22b4d2bf53dd731/Documentation-required-for-business-visas-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR CITIZENSHIP/RESIDENCE PROGRAMMES (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2aeuO6mWzdIn5RquqvVvez/c39582756db5a4703e1067247c2721eb/Documentation-required-for-citizenship-residence-programmes-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR COURT VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4bAGqx2GUFHrJDtThN7aSs/53fb934f9bb6381de2b6c8d27272948a/Documentation-required-for-court-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR CULTURAL VISIT VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/75y5RAytmH0SP8hHt4Hr9Q/7c486f518c411c71f1a94cff7a7ca6e7/Documentation-required-for-cultural-visit-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR SPORT ACTIVITIES VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/79LENP0idVJSOPK1QYZ7In/564a3eb00595afaeff45e98411b3fec3/Document-required-for-Sport-Activites-Visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR SPORT TRIALS VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3VDvMIN89Xg50N6wcmCQX4/0c3f64f7dda81a85a5c6e34dd6458570/DOCUMENTATION_REQUIRED_FOR_SPORT_TRIALS_VISA.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR FAMILY MEMBERS (SPOUSE – WIFE/HUSBAND/REGISTERED PARTNER) (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/IlWI8FNxLQnAX8089QfT1/37c374e9525dab52507fa3059471660f/list-of-required-documents-spouses.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR LONG TERM NON-TOURISM (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/1Ig9pPSYeF49AMhvNQxaRX/34a07b9897d9d8fdba174445104d953e/Documentation-required-for-long-term-non-tourism-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR TRAINING VISIT VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/HjsqgnRErY88o6XMqXOpo/fc2c308b2f57c03a8530a433f0ba9e22/Documentation-required-for-training-visit-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR HUMANITARIAN VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/bW57GSo7NhyMsLLpSCSbG/2e6132d2e38a4a6d2ddc0789e4c4a884/Documentation-required-for-training-visit-visa-new__1_.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR MEDICAL VISAS (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7bUUcOUgosbyJGRrL851jA/53fae7db53083bb0aa17851999bb420a/Documentation-required-for-medical-visas-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR OFFICIAL/POLITICAL VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/27pKxRNS3PhWJHE7nxE7Kl/ce574c4fc1dfb85e03da754529475d79/Documentation-required-for-offical-political-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR RELIGIOUS VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5gKWxFAJ67GSD78Bziy624/402db164bc029f4356c6dfbbc26abb07/Documentation-required-for-religious-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/53c0Jq71zJMTZHEL4M3Sfc/e49d0e24f63b1c96fbcdeac8e69178ff/Documentation-required-for-scientific-research-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR DIPLOMATIC VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/QRiroJaYLkZL0JKcP9qR4/abd1b6b153c2898c9c005fdf6d42f1bc/Documentation-required-for-diplomatic-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR LOST DOCUMENTS TO RE-ENTER MALTA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3mDyxvZlfHRAxM9lfRAq4d/1295c9acadcf94f82edd51143b0f76ac/Documentation-required-Lost-Documents-to-re-enter-Malta-new.pdf) Declaration of proof (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7oZrV0LvRMYCdnwYDMWD9e/5ec6a1a7b768c0cf556f6b4c35f9c512/ven-Declaration_of_proof.pdf)
studentStudy
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/are/en/mlt/travel-insurance) Please ensure all the documents are submitted as per the below checklist: Visa Requirements - Student National Visa (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4KKx8lQ3M9uKhlGFwQD9VO/c1ac3c578e5d65a93c662b04234be5ce/List-of-Required-Documents-Student_National_Visa_July_2025.pdf) Declaration of proof (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7bstcgSzGofeFpwpSEQsx0/71d68d513b1b171defa438d7a1b28754/DECLARATION-OF-PROOF.pdf)
workEmployment Visa
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/are/en/mlt/travel-insurance) Please ensure all the documents are submitted as per the below checklist: Employment Visa (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/IH8AcU6KhLJ2YfsTHl3TL/facd3858fff1f50ff96989dd93d3756d/EMPLOYMENT-VISA-checklist-new.pdf) Declaration of proof (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7bstcgSzGofeFpwpSEQsx0/71d68d513b1b171defa438d7a1b28754/DECLARATION-OF-PROOF.pdf)
Spain visa for United Arab Emirates citizens — FAQ
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Spain?
Yes — Emirati passport holders can enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Spain?
Emirati passport holders can stay in Spain for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.
What documents do Emirati citizens need for Spain?
A valid passport plus the Spain document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
Related visa requirements
For Emirati citizens