How much do I need to earn as a digital nomad in Spain?
This calculator’s monthly reference for one person is €2,849.00. For a couple, with the applicant and spouse using the first family-member rate, it is €3,917.38. These are planning references, not a decision on a visa or residence authorisation.
Informational estimate using the DNV 2026 reference authorised by Ruta Hispánica for public calculator use. Human legal review remains pending.
| Family composition | Reference in EUR / month |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | €2,849.00 |
| Main applicant + 1 family member | €3,917.38 |
| Main applicant + 2 family members | €4,273.50 |
| Main applicant + 3 family members | €4,629.63 |
Income for couples, children and other dependants
The applicant uses 200% of the equivalent monthly base. A spouse uses the first family-member rate of 75%. Without a spouse, that rate applies to the first dependant. Each further family member adds 25%. Dependency and relationship documents require individual assessment.
Variable income: how is the monthly average calculated?
Add up the income for your chosen period and enter the number of months it covers. For example, €18,000 over six months gives a €3,000 monthly average. The tool accepts 1, 3, 6 or 12 months and a custom period. A sufficient average does not by itself demonstrate continuing income or adequate documentary evidence.
Annual income and Spain’s minimum wage
The applicant’s equivalent annual reference in this estimate is €34,188.00. The annual SMI of €17,094.00 is normalised over 12 months, giving a monthly base of €1,424.50. We apply family percentages to the exact base and round only at the end. Displayed component amounts may add up to a slightly different total because of rounding.
Income in Brazilian reais, euros or US dollars
Enter income in EUR, BRL or USD. We calculate the monthly average first, then use the ECB reference rate to compare BRL or USD income in euros. The result gives the rate date and flags stored or older rates. This is not a payment quote: bank fees and spreads are excluded. Conversion remains unavailable if there is no usable rate.
How should I document income and interpret the result?
Organise evidence connecting your professional activity, payments and stated period: contracts, payment records, bank statements and, where relevant, invoices. Adding up deposits does not replace reviewing the documents. The competent authority assesses all requirements and the complete application; reaching the calculator’s reference does not guarantee approval.
How do we calculate the 2026 reference?
This Ruta estimate divides the annual SMI by 12 to compare monthly averages. 200% / 75% / 25%.
BOE · Real Decreto 126/2026 · SMI · UGE · Teletrabajadores · BCE / ECB
Content and tool: Ruta Hispánica. Last updated: · 2026. Editorial methodology.