The Minimum Vital Income is a Social Security benefit to guarantee a minimum income to people residing in Spain.
How much is the Minimum Living Income?
The guaranteed income will be 462 euros per month for an adult living alone. When it comes to a living unit, this amount will increase by 139 euros per month for each additional person, adult or minor, up to a maximum of 1,015 euros per month. In addition, for single-parent families, a supplement of 100 euros is added.
Who can request it?
The basic requirements to obtain the Vital Minimum Income (IMV) are:
- Be between 23 and 65 years old, or 18 years old if there are minors in charge.
- Completion of one year of legal residence in Spain.
- Living independently for at least 1 year in the case of families and 3 years in the case of single people.
- In the case of cohabitation units, be trained at least 1 year before the application.
- Request in advance the benefits to which you may be entitled.
- Be registered as job seekers
By complying with these requirements, all people or living units with incomes lower than the guaranteed income (detailed above) will be able to receive the IMV.
Some special circumstances will be considered for groups such as victims of trafficking, sexual exploitation or gender-based violence.
Social Security has a simulator to check if you meet the requirements to receive the benefit of the Minimum Vital Income and know the approximate amount that would correspond to you.
How do I apply and where can I find more information?
Currently, due to the health situation, Social Security offices are closed, so it is recommended to request the Minimum Vital Income at electronic headquarters, where there is a virtual assistant.
In any case, interested persons can go to the municipal offices of Social Services (in the Casa da Cultura, 1st floor) to receive information and help with the application. The opening hours for the public are from Monday to Thursday from 9:30 to 14:00. The contact telephone number is 982 430 447.
Some useful links:
- The Minimum Vital Income on the Social Security website
- Frequently asked questions on the SS website
- Explanatory guide prepared by the Government of Spain
