Sometimes holding a job isn’t enough to meet the basic needs of life. For many people facing hardship or at risk of poverty, there is a government support called the Minimum Vital Income. This is a financial grant for individuals or households experiencing social exclusion, and it comes with specific income, asset, and residence requirements.
The Minimum Vital Income is a social security provision established in 2020 to prevent social exclusion. It targets people who live alone or within a household and who lack the basic resources required to cover everyday needs, as defined by the government.
Who can apply for this help
Purposes for eligibility include adults over 23 who are not married, do not have a partner, and are not linked to another household; women of legal age who are victims of gender-based violence or victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation; people aged 18 to 22 who come from residential child protection facilities; and individuals who are homeless.
In addition, the scheme reflects broader social measures for vulnerable groups. The program sits alongside minimum pensions and non-contributory benefits, with adjustments forecast for each year based on national policy. For numerical reference, the latest framework outlines that a single person receiving the Minimum Vital Income would obtain around 600 euros per month, while a person with a dependent child could receive about 784 euros monthly, subject to the applicable criteria being met. These figures are published in the appropriate official channels and summarized in the Revista de la Seguridad Social (Social Security Review) with the exact amounts depending on individual circumstances.