Main applicant: €2,849.00 gross per month
First family member: add €1,068.38 per month
Each additional family member: add €356.13 per month
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2026 monthly thresholds
What matters is not only having the document, but showing how it proves the legal requirement. We organise the evidence so the dates, parties, amounts and work arrangements remain consistent.
- Main applicant: €2,849.00 gross per month
- First family member: add €1,068.38 per month
- Each additional family member: add €356.13 per month
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How to prove the income
What matters is not only having the document, but showing how it proves the legal requirement. We organise the evidence so the dates, parties, amounts and work arrangements remain consistent.
- Provide the latest three months of payslips or professional invoices
- Add bank statements or a bank certificate showing matching receipts
- Use contracts and employer or client letters to explain continuity
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Savings and variable income
What matters is not only having the document, but showing how it proves the legal requirement. We organise the evidence so the dates, parties, amounts and work arrangements remain consistent.
- UGE guidance permits savings to cover a shortfall for the requested authorisation period
- Currency conversion and irregular earnings should be explained clearly
- Figures are gross and assessed before tax and social-security deductions
Your 2026 monthly threshold
Income figures use the 2026 SMI (€17,094/year) and current UGE formula: 200% for the main applicant, +75% for the first family member and +25% for each additional member.
FAQ
Questions people ask before applying
What is the 2026 minimum income?
€2,849 gross per month for the main applicant, plus €1,068.38 for the first family member and €356.13 for every additional family member.
Can I apply from Spain?
If you are legally in Spain, you may apply directly for the residence authorisation through the Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit (UGE).
How long can permission last?
The consular visa can be valid for up to one year. The residence authorisation can be granted for up to three years and renewed in two-year periods if the conditions continue.