Consular practice in 2025 confirmed that US W-2 employees (employees on US payroll) can qualify for the Digital Nomad Visa, clarifying an ambiguity from the original 2023 Startups Law that had caused inconsistent consular decisions. Eligibility requires the employer to provide documentation authorising remote work from Spain and evidence of social-security compliance.
US remote workers employed through standard W-2 arrangements with US companies.
Primary: Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, UE y Cooperación ↗
Corroborating: Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones ↗
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