Kingdom of Spain
Kingdom of Spain visa salary thresholds
Spain's Startup Law routes peg income floors to SMI (minimum wage), IPREM and UGE-CE salary-threshold guidance. The Digital Nomad Visa requires 200% of SMI; Highly Qualified Professional / EU Blue Card thresholds were updated by UGE-CE in June 2026; passive-income routes require 400% IPREM.
Last checked 30 July 2026. Every figure is mapped to a primary government source and re-verified over time; recorded changes appear in the changelog.
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Spain?
The main skilled-work salary floor in Kingdom of Spain is €34,188 / year (Digital Nomad Visa — remote-work income), effective 1 January 2026. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Source checked against BOE — Real Decreto 126/2026 (SMI) on 30 July 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. The 2026 SMI is €1,221/month × 14 payments = €17,094/yr (RD 126/2026); 200% = €34,188 gross p.a. No changes recorded for this figure since 1 January 2026. | €34,188 / year | $36,900 | 2026-01-01 | BOE — Real Decreto 126/2026 (SMI) |
Highly Qualified Professional / EU Blue Card (Startup Law)# UGE-CE June 2026 threshold for national highly qualified professional authorisations and the general EU Blue Card threshold. A reduced EU Blue Card threshold of €33,085.09 applies in specified shortage/recent-graduate cases. | €41,356 / year | $44,500 | 2026-06-01 | UGE-CE — June 2026 salary threshold note |
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 residence |
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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 (€1,221/month for 2026 → €34,188 floor). UGE-CE updated the highly qualified professional / EU Blue Card threshold in June 2026 to €41,356.36 general and €33,085.09 reduced.
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), IPREM and UGE-CE salary-threshold guidance. The Digital Nomad Visa requires 200% of SMI; Highly Qualified Professional / EU Blue Card thresholds were updated by UGE-CE in June 2026; 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 (€1,221/month for 2026 → €34,188 floor). UGE-CE updated the highly qualified professional / EU Blue Card threshold in June 2026 to €41,356.36 general and €33,085.09 reduced.
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.
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