Spain's Digital Nomad Visa Income Requirement Projected to Increase with Minimum Wage Hike
Spain's Ministry of Labour and Social Economy has proposed a 5.3% increase in the national minimum wage (SMI) for 2027, from €1,221 to €1,286 a month, paid in 14 installments. This proposed rise directly impacts the income requirement for Spain's Digital Nomad Visa (DNV), as the visa's income threshold is calculated as a percentage of the SMI. Under the Startups Act, a main applicant must demonstrate income equal to at least 200% of the SMI. A first family member adds another 75%, and each additional dependent adds a further 25%. If the proposed 2027 SMI is approved, the monthly income requirement for a single applicant would rise to approximately €3,001, for a couple to €4,126, and for a couple with one child to €4,501. This represents an increase of roughly €150 to €230 per month, depending on family size.