The 2026 figures behind the checker
| Non-lucrative visa | Digital nomad visa | |
|---|---|---|
| Based on | IPREM: €600 a month (€7,200 a year) | Minimum wage (SMI): €1,221 a month in 14 payments, about €1,424.50 a month over 12 |
| Main applicant | 400%: €2,400 a month, €28,800 a year | 200%: about €2,849 a month |
| First family member | 100%: €600 a month, €7,200 a year | 75%: about €1,068 a month |
| Each further family member | 100%: €600 a month, €7,200 a year | 25%: about €356 a month |
| Can you work? | No, not even remotely | Yes, for companies or clients outside Spain (up to 20% for Spanish clients if self-employed) |
The minimum wage for 2026 was set at €1,221 a month in 14 payments, and the IPREM stays at €600 a month. Consulates can ask for more than the minimum, want the money shown in a particular way (bank statements, pension letters, contracts) and decide each case, so read your consulate’s page before you apply.
Other things each visa needs
- Non-lucrative: private health insurance with no co-payments, a clean criminal record and a medical certificate. See the full non-lucrative visa guide.
- Digital nomad: a degree or three years’ experience in your field, at least three months with your employer or clients, and a company that has existed for at least a year. See the full digital nomad visa guide.
- Not sure which fits? Compare them in non-lucrative vs digital nomad visa, then build your step list with the Paperwork Navigator.
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