IPREM
IPREM is Spain's public income reference index (Indicador Publico de Renta de Efectos Multiples), set at EUR 600 per month as of October 2026, which Spanish immigration rules use to calculate the minimum funds for routes such as the non-lucrative visa and the student visa.
IPREM operates in the Spanish Visa Funds Thresholds segment.
IPREM: Core Facts
- Term Type
- Public income reference index
- Full Name
- Indicador Publico de Renta de Efectos Multiples
- 2026 Monthly Amount
- EUR 600 (as of October 2026)
- 2026 Annual Amount
- EUR 7,200 on 12 payments; EUR 8,400 on 14 payments
- Legal Basis
- Ley 31/2022 (PGE 2023), carried forward through budget extension
- Non-Lucrative Visa
- 400% IPREM (EUR 2,400 per month) plus 100% (EUR 600) per dependant, 2026
- Student Visa
- 100% IPREM per month of stay, 75% for the first family member, 50% for each further member, 2026
- Not Used For
- Digital nomad visa (SMI-based) and employee routes (salary test)
- Country
- Spain
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
How IPREM compares
The IPREM is NOT the same as the SMI (Salario Minimo Interprofesional), Spain's statutory minimum wage of EUR 1,221 per month in 14 payments for 2026; the digital nomad (international teleworker) visa is measured against the SMI, not the IPREM. The IPREM is a reference index for means tests and public benefits, not a wage. A bank account in Spain does not by itself prove IPREM-based funds, and Spain has no designated blocked-account product for visas.
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IPREM: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IPREM in 2026?
As of October 2026 the IPREM is EUR 600 per month, or EUR 7,200 a year on 12 payments and EUR 8,400 on 14 payments. The amount comes from Ley 31/2022 and has been carried forward through budget extension.
How much money do I need for the non-lucrative visa based on the IPREM?
The non-lucrative visa requires 400% of the IPREM for the main applicant, which is EUR 2,400 per month or EUR 28,800 a year in 2026, plus 100% of the IPREM (EUR 600 per month) for each dependant. Some consulates apply the 14-payment convention, so check the assigned post.
How is the IPREM used for the Spanish student visa?
For the student visa, the IPREM sets living means at 100% per month of stay for the student (EUR 600 in 2026), 75% for the first family member and 50% for each further member. Tuition and accommodation evidence is kept separate from these living means.
Is the IPREM the same as the minimum wage in Spain?
The IPREM is not the minimum wage. Spain's minimum wage is the SMI, EUR 1,221 per month in 14 payments for 2026, and it is the SMI rather than the IPREM that sets the digital nomad visa income test.
Related Entities
Other entities covered on the Spain Visa Routes page:
- Policia Nacional: Extranjeria y Fronteras
Spanish Immigration Authorities
- Oficinas de Extranjeria
Spanish Immigration Authorities
- UGE (Unidad de Grandes Empresas y Colectivos Estrategicos)
Spanish Immigration Authorities
- EU Registration Certificate (Spain)
Spanish Residence Documents
- EU Blue Card in Spain
Spanish Work Permits
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