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Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa Income Threshold (2026 Update)

February 25, 2026

If Spain is on your shortlist, this is the one update you don’t want to miss: the current digital nomad visa income threshold (and what it means for your application).

Spain’s digital nomad visa income requirement is one of the most searched parts of the process — and one of the easiest to get wrong if you’re relying on older blog posts. Spain ties the minimum amount to the SMI (Spain’s minimum wage), so the threshold can change when the SMI changes.

⚠️ Note: The income figures and visa rules below reflect information at the time of writing this article and are subject to change. We recommend confirming current requirements on Spain’s official government immigration portal before applying.

In this article:

What is the income threshold for Spain’s digital nomad visa?

What documents does Spain use to verify income?

Quick Takeaway

What is the income threshold for Spain’s digital nomad visa?

Spain’s UGE (Unidad de Grandes Empresas) guidance says applicants for the international telework route must show financial means of:

200% of the SMI for the main applicant
+75% of the SMI for the first additional family member
+25% of the SMI for each additional family member after that

UGE also states the required amounts are assessed as gross (before taxes, withholdings, and social security contributions).

Spain’s SMI for 2026:

Spain’s official BOE (Bolé́́́tín Oficial del Estado) published Real Decreto 126/2026, which sets the 2026 SMI at:

€40.70/day, or
€1,221/month — paid over 14 instalments annually (€17,094/year)

The decree states the 2026 SMI applies retroactively from January 1, 2026, even though it was published in the BOE on February 19, 2026.

How the SMI converts to a monthly income threshold (important):

The SMI is paid over 14 installments per year in Spain, not 12. For visa income threshold purposes, immigration authorities annualise the SMI and then divide by 12 months:

Annual SMI: €1,221 × 14 payments = €17,094/year

Effective monthly SMI (for visa purposes): €17,094 ÷ 12 = €1,424.50/month

Spain digital nomad visa income threshold (2026 numbers):

Main applicant (solo):

200% of SMI = 2 × €1,424.50 = €2,849/month gross

If applying with family, add:

75% of SMI = 0.75 × €1,424.50 = €1,068.38/month for the first additional family member
25% of SMI = 0.25 × €1,424.50 = €356.13/month for each additional family member

Quick examples:

Couple (2 people): €2,849 + €1,068.38 = €3,917.38/month gross
3 people total: €2,849 + €1,068.38 + €356.13 = €4,273.51/month gross

What documents does Spain use to verify income?

Spain’s UGE documentation doesn’t just ask for a number — it asks for supporting proof. The checklist references:

Recent payslips or invoices (last 3 months)
A bank certificate showing matching income deposits
Proof of savings/liquid funds to cover any shortfall, if needed

That’s why people get stuck even when they “make enough” — the issue is often documentation quality, not income alone.

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Why you may see different Spain income numbers online:

You’ll see conflicting numbers because many posts:

Use an older SMI year
Don’t clearly separate solo applicant vs. family totals
Multiply €1,221 × 200% directly, ignoring the 14-payment structure. This is the most common error and leads to an understated threshold of €2,442 instead of the correct ~€2,849.

The safest method: use Spain’s official rule (200% of SMI), apply the current year’s BOE annual figure (€17,094 for 2026), and divide by 12 to get the correct monthly threshold.

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Quick Takeaway:

For 2026, the Spain digital nomad visa income threshold for a solo applicant is €2,849/month gross — based on the official annualised SMI of €17,094/year (÷ 12 = €1,424.50/month effective monthly equivalent). If you’re applying with family, add 75% of the monthly equivalent for the first additional person (€1,068.38) and 25% (€356.13) for each person after that.

Note: Some immigration lawyers recommend targeting €3,000+/month for a single applicant to provide a buffer, as consulates may apply the threshold slightly differently. Always confirm requirements with an immigration professional or directly with UGE before submitting.

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