Every Mistake We Made
Moving to Barcelona
Six months of visa headaches, scams, and bureaucracy — distilled into the guide we wish we had.
50+ pages + full dashboard — Everything you need to move to Barcelona without the mistakes.
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 Guide
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
50+ pages + full dashboard, organized into actionable steps
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?
Built by David Koi (3x founder, ex-Capital One, ex-ezCater) and Alex Han (ex-Cox Automotive GM, living in Barcelona since 2025). Creators of PupWalkr ($1M revenue, 60K+ bookings).
Every guide is researched across hundreds of expat experiences, cross-referenced with official sources, and updated monthly. This is not legal advice — for immigration law, we include vetted attorney recommendations.
See what you get
Your personal relocation command center
Countdown timer & progress tracking
See exactly how many days until your move, with a visual progress ring
Interactive milestone timeline
Track every step from visa application to apartment lease
Smart suggestions
AI-powered tips based on your visa type and timeline
50+ chapter city guide
Everything from visa paperwork to finding an apartment
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- ✓ Personalized Blueprint quiz
- ✓ 5 milestone templates
- ✓ Basic dashboard access
- ✓ 3 deadline reminders
- ✓ Countdown timer
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Everything you need to move
- ✓ Full interactive dashboard
- ✓ Unlimited milestones & deadlines
- ✓ Complete 50+ chapter city guide
- ✓ Visa decision flowcharts
- ✓ Document checklists
- ✓ Custom relocation report
- ✓ Updates included for 12 months
✓ 30-day money-back guarantee — no questions asked
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90-day guided coaching
- ✓ Everything in Leap Complete
- ✓ 90-day email coaching sequence
- ✓ Priority milestone check-ins
- ✓ Weekly action reminders
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| Feature | Starter | Complete | Accelerator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueprint quiz | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dashboard access | Basic | Full | Full |
| Milestones | 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| City guide (50+ chapters) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom report | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 90-day coaching | — | — | ✓ |
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Disclaimer: This guide 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 guide monthly as we learn new things and as regulations change. You get free updates forever.
› Is this legal advice?
We're founders and relocators, not attorneys. Our guides are based on lived experience and extensive research — not legal counsel. For immigration law questions, we include vetted attorney recommendations in the guide.
› What if I'm not moving to Barcelona specifically?
About 70% of the guide 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 guide after purchase?
Immediately after purchase, you'll receive an email with a download link. You can also access it from your confirmation page.
› What's NOT included?
This is not legal advice or 1:1 consulting. We're founders who documented our international move in detail and built the system we wish existed. For legal questions, we include vetted attorney recommendations. This is real experience, curated resources, and a step-by-step process researched across hundreds of relocations.
› 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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