Non-contributory pension (Catalonia)
Pensión no contributiva (Cataluña)
The dates and amounts on this page apply until 2026-12-31; there may be a newer call or new rules. Check the official information.
Where to ask
Appointments at citizen service offices online or by calling 012.
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et recomanem que demanis cita mitjançant el web o trucant al telèfon 012Official sources
What it is
In Catalonia the non-contributory pension is support for people without sufficient resources who have not contributed enough for a contributory pension; it ranges from €157.20 to €628.80 and is paid in 14 instalments a year. The retirement pension is for people aged 65 or over with legal residence in Spain who have lived legally in Spain for 10 years between age 16 and the application, two of them consecutive and immediately before it. The disability pension is for people aged 18 to 65 with a recognised disability of 65 % or more who have lived legally in Spain for at least 5 years, two of them consecutive and immediately before. Income may not reach €8,803.20 a year, and household members (spouse and relatives up to the second degree) may not exceed that limit either. It can be requested at any time and is free; for the retirement pension, NIE holders also need the Police foreigner certificate for the last 10 years. Once received, changes in household, residence or income must be reported within 30 days.
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L'import mínim d’aquesta ajuda és de 157,20 € i el màxim de 628,80 €, i es paguen 14 mensualitats l'any.Official sources
- Where it applies
- Catalonia
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When
For people over 65 without sufficient resources or enough contributions for a contributory pension. You must have legal residence and have lived legally in Spain 10 years between 16 and the application, the last 2 consecutively. You can apply at any time.
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La pots sol·licitar en qualsevol moment.Official sources
Steps
Step 1: Apply
Go to the official website: Non-contributory retirement pension (Generalitat)Online with a digital certificate or idCAT Mòbil, at a citizen service office (about 30 minutes; best by appointment online or on 012) or by video call.
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Aquesta gestió té una durada aproximada de 30 minuts.
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Step 2: Answer any requests
The Administration checks the data it already has; it will only ask for documents if it needs to complete information, through a request you answer via the link it includes.
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Només hauràs d’aportar documentació si hem de completar la informació sobre tu.
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Step 3: Wait for the decision
The maximum period is 90 days; if you get no answer, the application is deemed refused. If you disagree, you have 30 days for a prior claim.
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El termini màxim per notificar la resolució és de 90 dies.
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Documents
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🖨 Printable bilingual document card (you can show it at the counter)
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Fees
In 2026: minimum €157.20 and maximum €628.80, in 14 payments a year. Income limit: below €8,803.20 a year.
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No tenir ingressos iguals o superiors a 8.803,20 € anuals.Official sources
FAQ
What must I do once I receive it?
Report changes in household, residence or income within 30 days, and submit the individual pensioner declaration in the first quarter of each year.
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Durant el primer trimestre de cada any, has de presentar la declaració individual del pensionista.Official sources
Does my children’s income count?
Yes, if you live together: your spouse and relatives up to the second degree you live with also cannot exceed the income limit.
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tampoc poden superar el límit d'ingressos establert.Official sources
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