Vulnerable families can request the 200 euro check starting this Wednesday, an amount authorized by the government to offset rising costs in essentials such as groceries and electricity. This measure is part of a royal decree approved to cushion the economy from the effects of the Ukraine war, and applicants have a defined window to submit their requests. The Tax Agency will disburse the 200 euro payment within a three-month period. This article explains how to seek assistance, where to apply, and the timeline involved.
Who has the right to get help?
The 200 euro check is available to anyone who meets three conditions. First, the applicant must have a habitual residence in Spain. Second, they must be insured under Social Security, earning a salary, self-employed income, or be a beneficiary of unemployment benefits. Even those who are not employed but receive other forms of subsidies may qualify. [Source: Tax Agency]
And third, the income and assets limits must be met. The annual income must not exceed 27,000 euros from any combination of wages, self-employment, or public subsidies. If habitual residence is excluded from the calculation, assets cannot surpass 75,000 euros. Both income and asset thresholds must be verified at the time of approval. [Source: Tax Agency]
When the applicant shares a home with others, the income and asset calculations include cohabitants who live in the same residence, such as a spouse or registered partner, children under 25 or disabled, and other descendants up to second degree by direct line. [Source: Tax Agency]
For example, a couple with two children typically would not qualify if both adults earn the minimum wage, but if one partner has no income, the other could still be eligible for the 200 euro check. [Source: Tax Agency]
Who can’t ask for this help?
The government has identified several scenarios where applying for the 200 euro check is not allowed, in addition to failing the income and asset tests. Recipients of the Minimum Living Income (IMV) or Guaranteed Citizenship Income are not eligible, nor are those who receive any public pension benefits, whether they are retired, widowed, or disabled. [Source: Tax Agency]
Where is it requested?
Interested individuals should visit the Tax Agency website and submit the required documents electronically. Applicants must use an electronic means of identification, such as cl@ve, an electronic certificate, or another verified electronic identity. It is possible to authorize someone else to submit the form on the applicant’s behalf through proxies or public cooperation channels. [Source: Tax Agency]
What are the deadlines for claiming?
The Tax Agency states that applications can be submitted from a designated Wednesday through a closing date in late spring. The period is limited, and timely submission is essential to ensure consideration within the processing window. [Source: Tax Agency]
Once recognized, when is it charged?
The Tax Agency commits to processing the 200 euro payment by the end of June, with the aid issued via bank transfer once approved. [Source: Tax Agency]
What happens if my application is rejected?
After the application window closes, a three-month review period begins during which the agency determines which requests meet the criteria. Three outcomes are possible: a 200 euro payment is issued by the end of June, a notification of non-eligibility is sent, or administrative silence is interpreted as denial if no payment arrives by the deadline. Should an applicant disagree, they may file an annulment or economic-administrative action within one month. [Source: Tax Agency]
In cases of disagreement with the decision, applicants have the right to pursue formal recourse within the allowed timeframe to seek a resolution. [Source: Tax Agency]