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Mudar-se de Emirados Árabes Unidos para Espanha
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.
Atualizado em 1 de outubro de 2026
Resposta 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.
Em 1 de outubro de 2026
| Fato | Detalhe |
|---|---|
| Visitas curtas | Sem visto para visitas até 90 dias em 180 (o ETIAS aplicar-se-á quando entrar em funcionamento)Fonte · verificado em 2 de outubro de 2026 |
| Marcações de visto | Confirmamos isto para o seu caso |
| Documentos | Legalização completa: o seu país não faz parte da Convenção da ApostilaFonte · verificado em 2 de outubro de 2026 |
| Convenção de dupla tributação | Existe uma convenção abrangente sobre o rendimento em vigorFonte · verificado em 2 de outubro de 2026 |
| Dupla nacionalidade | Confirmamos isto para o seu caso |
| Mínimo | 200% of the Spanish minimum wage (SMI) a month, plus 75% of the SMI for the first family member and 25% for each further oneFonte |
O que muda a partir de Emirados 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.
Vias abertas para si
Os valores são mínimos legais de fontes oficiais. As taxas oficiais são estimativas e mudam; os nossos honorários são orçamentados para o seu caso.
Digital nomad visa (international teleworking)
Remote employees and freelancers working mainly for clients or employers outside Spain.
- Mínimo
- 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
Non-lucrative residence visa
People with savings or passive income who will not work in Spain.
- Mínimo
- €28,800 a year (400% IPREM), plus €7,200 per dependant
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Passo a passo a partir de Emirados Árabes Unidos
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 e legalização
Emirados Árabes Unidos não faz parte da Convenção da Apostila, por isso os documentos públicos precisam da cadeia completa: certificação pela entidade emissora e pelo ministério dos negócios estrangeiros e legalização pela embaixada ou consulado de Espanha. Traduza-os quando for necessário.
Normalmente precisa de um certificado de antecedentes criminais de Emirados Árabes Unidos e de qualquer outro país onde tenha vivido recentemente.
Onde pedir
Apply at the Spanish consulate responsible for your place of legal residence, or (digital nomad route) online through the UGE from inside Spain while you are there legally.
Impostos: o que verificar antes de se mudar
Convenção de dupla tributação: Existe uma convenção abrangente sobre o rendimento em vigor Listed on the Spanish Ministry of Finance treaty list (BOE 23/01/2007).
Informação geral, não aconselhamento fiscal. Os pontos fiscais desta página aguardam revisão por um especialista.
Consultores que falam a sua língua
Fale com alguém que conhece o processo a partir de Emirados Árabes Unidos.
- William HarringtonHead of Middle East & GCCArabic, English, French
Fontes e revisão
Última atualização: 1 de outubro 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 desta página aguardam revisão pela nossa equipe jurídica; confirmamos cada ponto para o seu caso antes do pedido.
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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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