How to apply for the Minimum Vital Income in A Coruña (2026)
Cost
Free
Free. The benefit ranges from €470 to €1,182 per month depending on the household unit.
Time at office
0 minutes (online process)
Estimated time
3-6 months for resolution
Quick summary
Complete guide on how to apply for the MVI (Minimum Vital Income) in A Coruña, Galicia. Requirements, amounts, documentation and how to process it online in 2026.
Required documents
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DNI, NIE or passport in force
For all members of the household over 14 years old.
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Residence certificate
Proves legal residence in Spain for all members of the household unit.
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Bank account data (IBAN)
Bank account in the name of the applicant to receive the benefit payment.
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Previous year's tax return (if applicable) Optional
AEAT shares this automatically, but it’s advisable to have it available for verification.
⚠️ If a tax return was submitted last year - ?
Family book or birth certificate Optional
To prove the composition of the household with minors.
⚠️ If there are minors in the household unit
: 2026
Step by step
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Check if you meet the requirements
Go to official siteMVI is intended for people in economic vulnerability. Main requirements: be between 23 and 65 years old (or under 23 with children to support), legally reside in Spain during the previous year, and have household income not exceeding the established threshold.
!Expert tip
"The Social Security has an online simulator in Importass to check if you meet the requirements before applying."
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Apply online via Importass
Go to official siteThe application is fully done online on the Importass portal. You can identify yourself with Cl@ve, digital certificate or eDNI. The form automatically fills in data that Social Security already has about you.
!Expert tip
"If you don’t have digital identification, you can request the INSS to call you for help with the process. Call 060 to manage it."
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Attach required documentation
Scan and attach the required documents in the online form. The system indicates exactly what is missing if any document is pending.
!Expert tip
"Social Security may obtain automatically registration, tax data and other information from other administrations. You don’t always need to attach them yourself."
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Wait for the decision
The legal processing time is 3 months, but it can be extended according to INSS workload. You will receive SMS and email notification. If there’s no resolution in 3 months, a positive administrative silence is assumed (temporarily granted).
!Expert tip
"You can check the status of your application at any time on Importass. You’ll also get certified letter upon resolution."
Offices and service points - Coruna
INSS — National Institute for Social Security (online and phone)
Online process via Importass. Phone hotline: 060
Frequently asked questions
How much money does the Minimum Vital Income provide in 2026?
Is the Minimum Vital Income compatible with working?
Can a self-employed person apply for the Minimum Vital Income?
Can an foreigner apply for the Minimum Vital Income?
What happens if my income increases after receiving MVI?
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Official sources and useful links
This guide is for informational purposes only. Always check the official source for current information.