How to apply for the Minimum Income Guarantee in Pontevedra (2026)
Cost
Free
Free. The allowance 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 MIG (Minimum Income Guarantee) in Pontevedra, Galicia. Requirements, amounts, documentation and how to apply online in 2026.
Required documents
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DNI, NIE or passport in force
For all members of the household unit over 14 years old.
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Residence certificate
That certifies 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 for the payment of the allowance.
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Tax return from the previous year (if applicable) Optional
The AEAT shares this information automatically, but it’s advisable to have it available to verify the data.
⚠️ If a tax return was filed in the previous 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 siteThe MIG is aimed at people in economic vulnerability. The main requirements are: being between 23 and 65 years old (or a minor with dependents), legally residing in Spain for the previous year, and that the household unit’s income does not exceed 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 through Importass
Go to official siteThe application is entirely online on the Importass portal. You can identify with Cl@ve, digital certificate or DNIe electronic ID. The form automatically fills in your data that Social Security already has.
!Expert tip
"If you don’t have digital identification, you can ask the INSS to call you for help with the process. Call 060 to manage this."
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Attach required documentation
Scan and attach online the requested documents. The system indicates exactly what is missing if any document is pending.
!Expert tip
"Social Security can automatically obtain 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 resolution
The legal processing time is 3 months, but it may be extended depending on INSS workload. You will receive SMS and email notification. If there’s no resolution in 3 months, administrative silence is positive (conceded provisionally).
!Expert tip
"You can check the status of your application at any time on Importass. You will also receive a certified letter when it’s resolved."
Offices and service points - Pontevedra
INSS — National Institute for Social Security (online and telephone)
Online in Importass. Telephone service: 060
Frequently asked questions
How much money does the Minimum Income Guarantee provide in 2026?
Is the Minimum Income Guarantee compatible with working?
Can a self-employed person apply for the Minimum Income Guarantee?
Can an foreigner apply for the MIG?
What happens if my income increases after receiving the Minimum Income Guarantee?
Official sources and useful links
This guide is for informational purposes only. Always check the official source for current information.