My Spain Digital Nomad Visa was approved for 3 years as a W2 employee for a US company. So, it is possible. I’m very grateful to my lawyers who made this possible for me. I am updating this post as many of you had questions about how I got approved with W2. Here’s what we submitted:
- Employment Letter (sworn translated)
- Employment Agreement (sworn translated)
- Certificate of Incorporation – Apostilled and sworn translated
- Diploma – Apostilled and sworn translated
- Social Security Certificate (not apostilled as I was already in Spain)
- FBI background check – apostilled and sworn translated
- Health Insurance Certificate in Spain with full coverage
- U.S. Passport – All pages with the stamp of entry to Spain
- Bank Statements for the past 3 months– translated
- Pay Stubs for the last 3 months – translated
- CV – translated
- Apartment in Spain – rental address and payment receipt
Questions and Answers
Q1: Are there any extra paperwork for W2 employees?
A1: I don’t know the paperwork required for 1099, but everything my attorney said I needed, my company and I provided. All apostilled and sworn translated.
Q2: Did your company register in Spain to withhold social security locally?
A2: No, we didn’t have to do this.
Q3: How feasible is it to apply for a Spain Digital Nomad Visa as a W2 employee?
A3: It is challenging and risky to apply as a W2 employee due to specific legal and administrative requirements that are typically geared more towards contractors or self-employed individuals. However, it turned out to be possible for me and a few others. The critical factor was the support and guidance from experienced lawyers who understood how to navigate these complexities.
Q4: What specific document was crucial for your application’s success?
A4: The Social Security Certificate from the US, which confirms that I remain covered by US social security and Medicare, was a pivotal document. Typically, this certificate doesn’t cover remote workers effectively, making cases like mine less common and more complicated. The certificate needed to be applied for by my employer rather than myself, which might have been a significant factor in the successful outcome of my application.
Conclusion
The successful approval of a Spain Digital Nomad Visa as a W2 employee underscores the importance of thorough preparation and legal guidance. The applicant’s detailed submission, including a comprehensive set of translated and apostilled documents, played a crucial role in the approval process. It’s evident that while the path may seem daunting, with the right support and documentation, obtaining a DNV as a W2 employee may be difficult, but feasible.
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