{"id":21544,"date":"2026-02-06T13:49:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T12:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/?p=21544"},"modified":"2026-04-18T20:30:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T18:30:27","slug":"spain-digital-nomad-visa-w2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/spain-digital-nomad-visa-w2\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain Digital Nomad Visa requirements for US W-2 employees"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21544\" class=\"elementor elementor-21544\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7209f64d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7209f64d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-233df4af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"233df4af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5; padding: 20px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid #ddd; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.1rem;\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>The <strong>Spain digital nomad visa for W-2 employees<\/strong> allows eligible U.S. remote workers to live legally in Spain while remaining employed by a foreign company.<\/li>\n \t<li>Applicants must meet the 2026 <strong>minimum income threshold (approx. \u20ac2,763\/month)<\/strong> and demonstrate a valid remote employment relationship with a company operating for at least one year.<\/li>\n \t<li>W-2 employees typically need a <strong>Certificate of Coverage<\/strong> or an alternative social security compliance solution to avoid double contributions.<\/li>\n \t<li>The residence permit can be issued for up to <strong>3 years (if applied from Spain)<\/strong>, renewable for additional periods, and may provide access to <strong>special expat tax regimes<\/strong> depending on eligibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Spain Digital Nomad Visa for W-2 employees<\/h2>\n<strong>Spain\u2019s Digital Nomad Visa<\/strong> <strong>for W-2 employees<\/strong> has become one of the most attractive immigration options for remote professionals worldwide.\n\nHowever, for <strong>U.S. workers<\/strong> employed under a <strong>W-2 contract<\/strong>, the process is more complex due to social security coordination rules between the United States and Spain.\n\nUnderstanding how U.S. employment classification interacts with <strong>Spanish immigration<\/strong> and <strong>tax systems<\/strong> is essential before starting an application for the <strong>Spain Digital Nomad Visa for W-2 employees<\/strong>.\n\nThis guide explains the current legal framework, the social security challenges affecting W-2 employees, and the practical strategies available for successfully obtaining <strong>Spain\u2019s Digital Nomad Visa<\/strong>.\n\nIf you want a full procedural guide, see our step-by-step article on <a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/apply-digital-nomad-visa-spain\/\">how to apply for the digital nomad visa in Spain<\/a>.\n<h2>Understanding Spain\u2019s Digital Nomad Visa<\/h2>\nSpain introduced the <strong>Digital Nomad Visa<\/strong> (Visado de Teletrabajador de Car\u00e1cter Internacional) under the <strong>Startup Law<\/strong>, allowing non-EU citizens to live in Spain while working remotely for foreign employers.\n\nEntrepreneurs considering launching a business instead may explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/spain-startup-visa\/\">Spanish startup visa<\/a> as an alternative pathway.\n\nApplicants must generally demonstrate that at least <strong>80%<\/strong> of their income originates outside Spain and that their employer has operated for at least one year.\n\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21552 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/visual-selection-8-e1770376597251.png\" alt=\"pros and cons of digital nomad visa\" width=\"2120\" height=\"1097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/visual-selection-8-e1770376597251.png 2120w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/visual-selection-8-e1770376597251-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/visual-selection-8-e1770376597251-1024x530.png 1024w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/visual-selection-8-e1770376597251-768x397.png 768w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/visual-selection-8-e1770376597251-1536x795.png 1536w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/visual-selection-8-e1770376597251-2048x1060.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2120px) 100vw, 2120px\" \/>\n<h2>Minimum income requirements<\/h2>\nIncome thresholds are tied to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mites.gob.es\/es\/Guia\/texto\/guia_6\/contenidos_OCULTADOS\/guia_6_13_2.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Spain\u2019s Salario M\u00ednimo Interprofesional<\/a> (SMI).\n\nAs of 2026, applicants must meet the following:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Main applicant: approximately \u20ac2,763\/month<\/li>\n \t<li>First dependent: additional \u20ac1,036\/month<\/li>\n \t<li>Each additional dependent: \u20ac346\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What makes the Spain Digital Nomad Visa for W-2 employees different?<\/h2>\nW-2 employees remain subject to U.S. payroll taxation, which creates additional compliance considerations when relocating abroad.\n\nSpain requires applicants to demonstrate <strong>social security coverage<\/strong> either through a <strong>Certificate of Coverage<\/strong> or through Spanish social security registration.\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"10\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>The certificate of coverage requirement<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A <strong>Certificate of Coverage<\/strong> confirms that the worker remains insured under the U.S. system and therefore does not need to contribute simultaneously to Spanish social security.\n\nWithout this document, applicants must obtain compliant Spanish health insurance and register locally after arrival.\n\nTo better understand medical coverage obligations, see our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/spanish-healthcare-system\/\">Spanish healthcare system<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Policy changes affecting the Spain Digital Nomad Visa for W-2 employees<\/h2>\nSince the introduction of the <strong>Spain Digital Nomad Visa for W-2 employees <\/strong>has evolved, with acceptance of Certificates of Coverage becoming increasingly case-dependent.\n\nBecause immigration rules can change administratively, professional legal advice is strongly recommended before applying.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21560 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/visual-selection-10-e1770378986631.png\" alt=\"digital nomad in spain \" width=\"2260\" height=\"1034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/visual-selection-10-e1770378986631.png 2260w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/visual-selection-10-e1770378986631-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/visual-selection-10-e1770378986631-1024x469.png 1024w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/visual-selection-10-e1770378986631-768x351.png 768w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/visual-selection-10-e1770378986631-1536x703.png 1536w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/visual-selection-10-e1770378986631-2048x937.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2260px) 100vw, 2260px\" \/>\n<h3>Alternative compliance options<\/h3>\nIf obtaining a Certificate of Coverage is not possible, applicants may consider:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Employer registration in Spain<\/li>\n \t<li>Conversion to contractor status<\/li>\n \t<li>Private health insurance combined with Spanish social security registration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIn some cases, individuals who cannot qualify for the digital nomad visa may instead evaluate the <a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/spanish-non-lucrative-visa\/\">Spanish non-lucrative visa<\/a>.\n<h2>Tax considerations for foreign workers<\/h2>\nIndividuals <strong>residing in Spain for more than 183 days per year<\/strong> generally become Spanish tax residents.\n\nCross-border taxation planning is essential, particularly for UK or U.S. residents managing overseas income.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21556 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/visual-selection-9-e1770378427193.png\" alt=\"international income living in Spain\" width=\"2192\" height=\"1376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/visual-selection-9-e1770378427193.png 2192w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/visual-selection-9-e1770378427193-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/visual-selection-9-e1770378427193-1024x643.png 1024w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/visual-selection-9-e1770378427193-768x482.png 768w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/visual-selection-9-e1770378427193-1536x964.png 1536w, https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/visual-selection-9-e1770378427193-2048x1286.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2192px) 100vw, 2192px\" \/>\n<h2>Digital Nomad Visa application process<\/h2>\nApplicants may apply at a Spanish consulate abroad or from within Spain.\n\nOverstaying a<strong> tourist visa<\/strong> while preparing an application can create serious legal complications, so it is important to review the risks of <a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/overstaying-visa-spain\/\">overstaying a visa in Spain<\/a>.\n\nIndividuals already living irregularly in Spain may explore alternative legal pathways, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/extraordinary-regularisation-foreigners-spain\/\">extraordinary regularisation for foreigners in Spain<\/a>.\n<h2>Residency, property, and long-term relocation planning<\/h2>\nMany digital nomads later choose to <a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/buying-property-spain\/\">purchase property<\/a> or establish businesses in Spain.\n\nHelpful related resources include:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Buying property in Spain<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/legal-fees-buying-spanish-property\/\">Legal fees when buying Spanish property<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/spanish-mortgage-review\/\">Spanish mortgage review<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/spain-regional-property-taxes\/\">Regional property taxes in Spain<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/legalising-unregistered-property-spain\/\">Legalising unregistered property in Spain<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Business relocation and corporate considerations<\/h2>\nCompanies relocating staff to Spain should carefully review the legal frameworks governing <strong>cross-border employment<\/strong> and international agreements to ensure full compliance with local regulations.\n\nEmployers may find it useful to consult guidance on <a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/blog\/international-contracts-spain\/\">international contracts in Spain<\/a> and legal support for international residents.\n<h2>Partner with a professional immigration lawyer<\/h2>\nThe <strong>Spain Digital Nomad Visa for W-2 employees<\/strong> remains one of the most appealing residency programmes for remote professionals.\n\nEarly planning, <a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/tax-law-and-accounting\/\">professional tax guidance<\/a>, and proper documentation significantly improve approval chances.\n<div style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5; padding: 20px; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<h2>Professional legal support for your Spain digital nomad visa for W-2 employees<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/delaguialuzon.com\/en\/contact\/\">Contact Delagu\u00eda y Luz\u00f3n today<\/a> to ensure your <strong>application is properly structured<\/strong>, meets <strong>social security compliance requirements<\/strong>, and is fully aligned with <strong>Spanish immigration regulations<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n \t<li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:felix.delaguia@delaguialuzon.com\">felix.delaguia@delaguialuzon.com<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>Phone: <a href=\"tel:+34963741657\">+34 963 74 16 57<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7422ecb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7422ecb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-728504d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"728504d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ: Spain Digital Nomad Visa<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-503099a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"503099a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1340\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1340\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can W-2 employees apply for Spain\u2019s Digital Nomad Visa? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1340\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a6a39d1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4a6a39d1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b3c46e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b3c46e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. U.S. W-2 employees can apply, provided they meet the income, employment, and social security coverage requirements established by Spanish immigration authorities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1341\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1341\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do W-2 applicants need a Certificate of Coverage? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1341\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-312108ec e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"312108ec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-694505b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"694505b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In most cases, yes. The Certificate of Coverage proves that the employee remains covered by the U.S. social security system and avoids double contributions in Spain. If it cannot be obtained, alternative compliance solutions may be required.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1342\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1342\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What income is required for the visa? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1342\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46b99e4d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"46b99e4d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-550c1400 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"550c1400\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As of 2026, the main applicant must generally demonstrate monthly income of approximately \u20ac2,763, with additional income requirements for dependants.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1343\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1343\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Will I pay taxes in Spain as a digital nomad? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 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