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Mudarse de Emiratos Árabes Unidos a España
Most people moving from the UAE to Spain are expatriates on a UAE residence visa, so the plan depends on two passports at once: the one you hold, and your UAE residence. Spain lets you apply from the UAE if you are legally resident there, and the digital nomad and non-lucrative routes are the usual fits.
Actualizado 1 de octubre de 2026
Respuesta rápida
You can move from the UAE to Spain on the digital nomad visa (remote work, 200% of the Spanish minimum wage) or the non-lucrative visa (€28,800 a year in passive means). If you live in the UAE legally, apply at the Spanish consulate there through its visa centre. UAE documents go through attestation, and moving ends the UAE's zero income tax for you once you become Spanish tax resident.
A 1 de octubre de 2026
| Dato | Detalle |
|---|---|
| Visitas cortas | Sin visado para visitas de hasta 90 días en 180 (ETIAS se aplicará cuando se ponga en marcha)Fuente · comprobado el 2 de octubre de 2026 |
| Citas de visado | Lo confirmamos para tu caso |
| Documentos | Legalización completa: tu país no es parte del Convenio de la ApostillaFuente · comprobado el 2 de octubre de 2026 |
| Convenio de doble imposición | Hay un convenio integral sobre la renta en vigorFuente · comprobado el 2 de octubre de 2026 |
| Doble nacionalidad | Lo confirmamos para tu caso |
| Mínimo | 200% del salario mínimo interprofesional al mes, más el 75% del SMI por el primer familiar y el 25% por cada uno adicionalFuente |
Qué cambia desde Emiratos Árabes Unidos
Apply from the UAE as a resident
Spanish consulates accept national visa applications from people legally resident in their district, so a valid UAE residence visa and Emirates ID let you apply in the UAE whatever your nationality. If your UAE visa ends before you travel, you may have to apply in your country of nationality instead.
Two police certificates, attested
Expect to provide a UAE police clearance certificate as well as one from your country of nationality (and any other country you lived in recently). UAE documents are normally attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and legalised for Spain; sources disagree on whether an apostille is now accepted, so we confirm the current chain before you order documents.
From zero income tax to Spanish tax residence
Once you spend more than 183 days a year in Spain, or your main interests are there, Spain taxes your worldwide income. Remote workers on the digital nomad route may be able to use the special regime for inbound workers (the "Beckham law"). Plan the timing of bonuses, end-of-service gratuity and investment sales before you move. Sources disagree on the Spain–UAE treaty position, so take tax advice.
Short-stay rules depend on your passport
UAE citizens do not need a visa for short Schengen visits. Many UAE residents hold passports that do, so check the visa for any scouting trip separately from the long-stay application.
Vías abiertas para ti
Las cifras son mínimos legales de fuentes oficiales. Las tasas oficiales son estimaciones y cambian; nuestros honorarios se presupuestan para tu caso.
Visado de nómada digital (teletrabajo internacional)
Teletrabajadores y trabajadores independientes que trabajan principalmente para clientes o empresas fuera de España.
- Mínimo
- 200% del salario mínimo interprofesional al mes, más el 75% del SMI por el primer familiar y el 25% por cada uno adicional
Visado de residencia no lucrativa
Personas con ahorros o rentas pasivas que no trabajarán en España.
- Mínimo
- 28.800 € al año (400% del IPREM), más 7.200 € por cada familiar
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Choose the route
Remote employees and freelancers with foreign clients use the digital nomad visa; people living on savings or passive income use the non-lucrative visa.
Gather documents in the UAE
Passport, UAE residence visa and Emirates ID, proof of income or funds, private health insurance, police certificates (UAE and nationality), and degree or work-experience evidence for the digital nomad route.
Attest and translate
Attest UAE-issued documents through MOFA and legalise them for Spain, then have them translated by a sworn translator.
Apply at the consulate
Book the Spanish visa centre in the UAE and submit the national visa application. Digital nomad applicants already in Spain legally can instead apply online to the UGE.
Arrive and register
Enter Spain within the visa validity, register your address (empadronamiento) and collect your residence card (TIE).
Documentos y legalización
Emiratos Árabes Unidos no es parte del Convenio de la Apostilla, así que los documentos públicos necesitan la cadena completa: certificación por la autoridad emisora y el ministerio de exteriores, y legalización por la embajada o consulado de España. Tradúcelos con traductor jurado cuando haga falta.
Normalmente necesitarás un certificado de antecedentes penales de Emiratos Árabes Unidos y de cualquier otro país en el que hayas vivido recientemente.
Dónde solicitar
Solicita en el consulado de España de tu lugar de residencia legal o, en la vía de nómada digital, en línea ante la UGE desde España mientras estés allí legalmente.
Fiscalidad: qué revisar antes de mudarte
Convenio de doble imposición: Hay un convenio integral sobre la renta en vigor Listed on the Spanish Ministry of Finance treaty list (BOE 23/01/2007).
Información general, no asesoramiento fiscal. Los puntos fiscales de esta página están pendientes de revisión por un especialista.
Asesores que hablan tu idioma
Habla con alguien que conoce el proceso desde Emiratos Árabes Unidos.
- William HarringtonHead of Middle East & GCCArabic, English, French
Fuentes y revisión
Última actualización: 1 de octubre de 2026
- Spain UGE: international teleworkers (digital nomad) residence
- Spain Ministry of Foreign Affairs: visas
- Spain Ministry of Finance: double taxation treaties
- HCCH Apostille Convention status table
Partes de esta página están pendientes de revisión por nuestro equipo jurídico; confirmamos cada punto para tu caso antes de solicitar.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for a Spanish visa in Dubai if I am not a UAE citizen?
Yes, if you are legally resident in the UAE. The consulate looks at your residence status, so keep your UAE visa valid until the decision.
Do UAE documents need an apostille for Spain?
They are normally attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and legalised. Practice is changing, so we confirm the chain for each document before you order it.
Will I pay tax in Spain on my UAE salary?
If you become Spanish tax resident, Spain taxes worldwide income, including a UAE salary for remote work. The inbound workers regime may reduce this; take tax advice before you move.
How much income do I need for the digital nomad visa?
200% of the Spanish minimum wage (SMI) a month, plus 75% of the SMI for the first family member and 25% for each further one.
Can my family come with me?
Yes. Spouses or partners and dependent children can apply as family members on both routes, with a higher income or funds requirement.
Which route suits me best?
It depends on your goal: living in the country, a second passport, tax planning or a base for your family. The routes on this page are ranked by fit for people moving from your country.
How long does it take to move?
Timelines depend on the route, the completeness of your file and government processing. Each programme page shows its published processing range.
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