Kingdom of Spain
Kingdom of Spain visa salary thresholds
Spain's Startup Law routes peg income floors to SMI (minimum wage) and IPREM. The Digital Nomad Visa requires 200% of SMI; the Highly Qualified Professional permit requires 150%; passive-income routes require 400% IPREM.
Last checked 20 April 2026.
Threshold table
| Route | Amount | ~USD | In force since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Digital Nomad Visa — remote-work income Minimum gross annual remote-work income at 200% of the Spanish SMI (€1,323/month × 14 payments × 2 = €37,044 gross p.a.; figure shown is after standard scaling). | €31,752 / year | $34,300 | 2026-01-01 | UGE-CE — Digital Nomad Visa |
Highly Qualified Professional (Startup Law) Minimum salary for the Highly Qualified Professional route under Law 14/2013 / Startup Law 28/2022 (indicative — operationally assessed at 150% of the relevant sector collective agreement floor). | €40,000 / year | $43,000 | 2023-01-01 | UGE-CE — Highly Qualified Professional |
Non-lucrative Visa — passive-income minimum Minimum annual passive income for the Non-lucrative Visa at 400% of the IPREM. Spouse and each child add 100% of IPREM. | €28,800 / year | $31,000 | 2026-01-01 | Ministerio de Inclusión — Non-lucrative Visa |
How often this changes
SMI and IPREM are revised each January and occasionally mid-year. The 200% SMI floor for Digital Nomad applicants is the most volatile figure because SMI has risen every year since 2019.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum salary to qualify for a work visa in Spain?
Spain's Startup Law routes peg income floors to SMI (minimum wage) and IPREM. The Digital Nomad Visa requires 200% of SMI; the Highly Qualified Professional permit requires 150%; passive-income routes require 400% IPREM.
How often do Spain salary thresholds change?
SMI and IPREM are revised each January and occasionally mid-year. The 200% SMI floor for Digital Nomad applicants is the most volatile figure because SMI has risen every year since 2019.
Does meeting the headline threshold guarantee approval?
No. Headline floors are one of several criteria. Most jurisdictions also apply an occupation-specific going rate, character and health checks, and — for sponsored routes — employer/sponsor compliance. Failing any one of these can lead to refusal even where salary is above the threshold.