# @alina_kaba on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DU0wlLADbgq
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61802658-alina-kaba-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-16T15:49:16.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Alina Kabakova (@alina_kaba) — https://gondola.cc/alina_kaba

## Caption

🇪🇸 €37 more. And why this matters for relocation. 

Spain has increased the minimum salary for 2026.

The new amount:
€1,221 per month × 14 payments = €17,094 per year (gross).

Sounds small just €37 more per month.

But here’s what many people don’t realize:

When salaries increase in Spain, immigration requirements usually increase too.

Because most Spanish visas are not calculated randomly — they are linked to national economic indicators.

Which means this change directly affects financial requirements for:

— Digital Nomad Visa
— Non-Lucrative Visa
— Student visas and renewals
— Residency applications based on financial means

In simple terms:

When the cost of living and income levels rise inside the country, Spain expects newcomers to prove they can sustain a similar standard of living.

So even if you work remotely abroad, you may need to show higher income or savings to qualify for residency.

That’s why economic news like this isn’t just about salaries it often becomes tomorrow’s visa requirements.

In the next post, I’ll break down the estimated income levels you may need for different Spanish visas in 2026.

Save this if Spain is on your relocation plans and welcome to building your DreamLife.

#smi #spain #news #dreamlife #relocation

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smi, dreamlife, news, spain, relocation

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