Every Mistake We Made
Moving to Barcelona
Six months of visa headaches, scams, and bureaucracy — distilled into the playbook we wish we had.
30-day money-back guarantee. One-time purchase, free lifetime updates.
Moving abroad is exciting.
The logistics? Not so much.
Visa Confusion
Digital Nomad? Non-Lucrative? Golden Visa? Which one applies to you? What documents do you need? In what order?
Apartment Hunting Nightmare
Scams, 3-month deposits, landlords who ghost you, neighborhoods that look nice online but aren't.
Banking Maze
Which bank? How do you open an account without residency? What about your US accounts?
Tech Lockouts
Your Spotify stops working. Netflix shows different content. Your bank app flags suspicious activity. (All happened to us.)
We spent 6 months figuring all this out the hard way.
Now you can skip the trial-and-error and learn from our experience.
What's Inside the Playbook
Everything we wish we'd known before we moved.
The Visa Decoder
Understand which visa is right for your situation — with decision flowcharts, document checklists, and timeline expectations.
- - Digital Nomad vs. Non-Lucrative Visa decision guide
- - Exact documents needed + where to get them
- - How to apply from the US vs. from Spain
First 90 Days Checklist
The exact sequence of tasks you need to complete — in the right order, with time estimates.
- - NIE number (your tax ID — you need this for EVERYTHING)
- - Padron + bank account + phone plan setup
- - Health insurance options and costs
Apartment Hunting Guide
How to find a legit apartment without getting scammed or overpaying.
- - Best neighborhoods by lifestyle (honest pros/cons)
- - How to spot scams + which sites to avoid
- - Negotiation tips that worked for us
Mistakes We Made (So You Don't Have To)
Real stories from our move, with lessons learned.
- - Spotify locked us out after 2 weeks
- - Almost signed a lease with a scammer
- - Overpaid for health insurance by 40%
Vetted Resources + Exclusive Discounts
The actual services we used — with discount codes where we could negotiate them.
- - VPN for keeping US streaming services
- - Immigration lawyers (English-speaking, vetted)
- - Health insurance + banking comparisons
Instant access after purchase
Is This For You?
Yes, if...
- ✓ You're seriously considering moving to Barcelona in the next 12 months
- ✓ You work remotely and can keep your US income
- ✓ You want to avoid expensive mistakes and wasted time
- ✓ You prefer a clear checklist over hours of Googling
Not for you if...
- ✕ You're just casually curious about moving abroad
- ✕ You want someone else to do everything for you
- ✕ You're looking for legal or tax advice (we're not lawyers)
- ✕ You already live in Spain and know the system
Who's Behind This?
We're David and Alex — two Americans navigating international moves. Alex moved to Barcelona in late 2025 after his company got acquired. David is planning his move to Paris. Both of us come from tech backgrounds.
Alex spent months researching, made expensive mistakes, and eventually figured it out. This playbook is everything he learned, organized into the guide we wish existed when he started.
We're not immigration lawyers or professional relocation consultants — we're people who did the thing (or are doing it) and documented everything along the way.
Choose Your Path to Barcelona
One-time purchase. Free lifetime updates. 30-day money-back guarantee.
Barcelona Playbook
Save $100 — founding member price
- ✓ Comprehensive, always-updated guide
- ✓ 7-phase relocation framework
- ✓ 100+ actionable tasks
- ✓ Visa decision flowcharts
- ✓ Document checklists
- ✓ Partner discounts
- ✓ Free lifetime updates
- ✓ Access anytime in your Launch Pad portal
Complete Bundle
Save $99 vs buying separately
- ✓ Full Barcelona Playbook ($149 value)
- + Launch Pad Pro ($49 value)
- + Personal relocation dashboard
- + Unlimited milestones & deadlines
- + Barcelona-specific milestone templates
- + Move countdown & progress tracking
Launch Pad Pro
One-time purchase
- ✓ Interactive relocation timeline
- ✓ Milestone & deadline tracking
- ✓ Task dependencies & sequencing
- ✓ Pre-populated from your blueprint
- ✓ Progress dashboard & countdown
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee on all products
If the playbook doesn't help you feel more prepared for your move, email us within 30 days for a full refund. No questions asked.
Secure payment via Stripe. Instant web access in your Launch Pad portal after purchase.
EU buyers: By purchasing, you acknowledge that digital products are delivered instantly and you waive your 14-day cooling-off right upon gaining access.
Disclaimer: This playbook provides educational information based on personal experience and publicly available resources. It is not legal, immigration, tax, or financial advice. Visa requirements and regulations change frequently. Always verify information with official government sources and consult qualified professionals (immigration attorneys, tax advisors) for your specific situation. Leap and Koilabs LLC are not responsible for decisions made based on this content.
Questions?
› Is this up to date?
Yes. We update the playbook monthly as we learn new things and as regulations change. You get free updates forever.
› Is this legal advice?
No. We're not lawyers or immigration consultants. This is our personal experience and research, shared to help you prepare. For legal advice, consult an immigration attorney (we include recommendations in the playbook).
› What if I'm not moving to Barcelona specifically?
About 70% of the playbook applies to moving anywhere in Spain. The visa info, banking, healthcare, and bureaucracy sections are the same. The neighborhood guide is Barcelona-specific.
› How do I get the playbook after purchase?
Immediately after purchase, you'll get instant access to the full playbook in your Launch Pad portal. It's a living document — always up to date with the latest visa rules, costs, and tips.
› What's NOT included?
This is not legal advice, tax consulting, or 1:1 hand-holding. We're not immigration lawyers — we're just two people who documented our move. For legal questions, consult a professional (we include lawyer recommendations in the playbook). This is our real experience, curated resources, and the step-by-step process we wish we'd had.
› What's your refund policy?
30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. If it doesn't help you, email us at hello@leap.koilabs.app and we'll refund you.
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