Your Spain Dream Is Stuck in Research Mode.
Let's Get It Moving.
A 6-Step move to Spain action plan. In the right order.
So you can stop guessing and start planning.
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Stop researching. Start deciding.
You've watched the videos, joined the groups, bookmarked half the internet… and you're still not sure what to do first.
That's the real problem.
Not too little information. Too much of it, in the wrong order.
You're comparing neighbourhoods before you know if you can legally live here.
Calculating rent before you've checked visa requirements. Building a dream on a foundation you haven't confirmed yet.
That's not how a move to Spain happens.
First Steps to Spain gives you a clear sequence.
Six in-depth modules, each one walking you through everything you need to make that decision properly, in the only order that actually works.
Not a checklist. Not a summary.
A proper, expert-led walkthrough of each decision, so you can stop going in circles and start making real progress.
A few hours now will save you months of confusion later.
By the end, you'll have moved beyond the jumble. You won't just have "more information" about Spain — you'll have a clear, ordered plan you can actually act on.
Most Spain dreams die in the research phase.
First Steps to Spain gives you the sequence that keeps yours alive.
6 decisions, in the right order, one clear path forward.
Don't just take my word for it...
First Steps to Spain
First Steps walks you through six key decisions — visas, finances, location, healthcare, housing, and daily life — in the right order.
We go deep into each of the 6 decisions, so you walk away from every module knowing exactly what it means for your move.
Want to stop guessing and start actually planning your move?
Get Me Out of Research Mode — $97By the end of First Steps, you'll know:
✔ Whether you have a realistic path to Spanish residency and which visa routes (if any) actually apply to you
✔ Where you could realistically live in Spain, based on current realities (not outdated blogs or wishful thinking)
✔ The hidden healthcare hurdles that derail most moves and how to navigate them
✔ The real costs and financial implications, including the sneaky expenses most people miss
✔ What living in Spain actually feels like day-to-day (not just the vacation version)
✔ The smart way to explore Spain before making big, hard-to-reverse decisions
You start First Steps to Spain buried in information. You finish it knowing exactly what your Spain move looks like.
Most people never get here. They stay stuck in research mode indefinitely.
This is what changes when you finally work through the right decisions, in the right order.
First Steps IS for you, if...
- You're terrified of making a costly visa or tax mistake that could derail everything
- You're drowning in conflicting information and need clear answers from someone who's actually done this
- You want to understand what moving to Spain really involves before you invest more time, money, or hope
- You want the real requirements, costs, and challenges (not just the social media highlights)
- You're frustrated with your home country's direction and wondering if Spain could actually be a realistic alternative
First Steps to Spain replaces months of scattered research with six clear decisions, worked through in the right order.
Get a clear, ordered plan you can actually act on.
Here's what happens when you research Spain without a clear sequence.
What you actually need
Clear, Spain-specific guidance
from someone who’s lived inside these systems, understands how the pieces fit together, and knows which decisions have to come first.
The Key Questions, In the Right Order
Overview
Module 1
Legal - Can you actually live in Spain long-term?
The only way to permanently reside in Spain is with the right visa or residency. I break down every option: 90/180 Plan, Non-Lucrative Visa, Digital Nomad Visa, Student Visa, EU Citizen rules, and visas for family members of Spanish citizens, so you know exactly which paths (if any) fit your situation. If the answer here is "no," nothing else matters. That's why this comes first.
Module 2
Finances - Can you actually afford this?
Beyond day-to-day living costs, I cover relocation expenses, real case studies from other movers, housing costs, and crucial tax implications (especially for US citizens). You'll know exactly what this move will cost, without the nasty surprises.
Module 3
Location - Where could you realistically live?
Spain is diverse. We explore regional considerations (prices, climate, community), infrastructure needs, and insider insights on where our successful alumni chose to settle.
Module 4
Healthcare - Are there any deal-breakers you need to know about now?
Understand Spain's dual healthcare system, visa requirements, costs, and how pre-existing conditions affect your insurance options. Many obstacles can be overcome, but only if you know about them early.
Module 5
Housing - Can you actually secure a home?
Your rights as a foreigner to rent or buy, the challenges foreigners face when renting, and the critical (expensive) mistakes to avoid when buying property.
Module 6
Would you be happy there?
What's it really like day-to-day? How welcoming are locals to newcomers? Do you actually need to speak Spanish? Can you find work or make friends? The real-life factors that determine whether you'll thrive or struggle.
Is Spain’s Pace of Life Right for You?
One of the six key questions you need to answer is:
Would you actually be happy day-to-day?
Spain's slower pace is part of its big appeal... but what does that really mean in practice? This video features members of the Spain Revealed community sharing what daily life actually feels like, so you can get a sense of whether Spain's rhythm would suit you.
Hi, I'm James
I moved to Madrid in 2011 and pretty quickly started to run into the bureaucracy, the cultural adjustments, and the logistical challenges that don’t show up in blog posts or YouTube videos.
Over time, I built my life here. I started two businesses, raised a family, dealt with Spanish taxes, and eventually bought property.
With my legal background (I studied a Law Degree with Honours in New Zealand), I found myself becoming the person people turned to when they hit roadblocks with Spanish bureaucracy.
What I kept noticing was this...
Smart, capable people were getting stuck. Not because they lacked motivation, but because they couldn’t get a clear picture of what actually applied to them.
They had lots of information, but no way to tell what mattered first, what could wait, or what didn’t apply at all. That’s why I created First Steps to Spain.
After helping hundreds of people explore a move through courses, videos, and workshops, it became clear that the first real challenge isn’t learning how to move to Spain.
It’s understanding whether a move is realistic in the first place, and what kind of move it would be.
This course is designed to give you that clarity early, so you can decide what makes sense next, with realistic expectations and fewer surprises.
My approach is straightforward and practical. I focus on feasibility, tradeoffs, and real-world constraints, so you can make decisions based on facts, not assumptions or fantasy.
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Here's what happens when you finally get the clear, trustworthy, Spain-specific guidance you've been searching for…
From Dissatisfaction to Clear Direction
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The election in the US had just taken place and I was feeling very disenchanted with my home country.
I've been contemplating other options for a while and figured it was time to take the next step. I really appreciate your analytical and realistic take on this experience.
Lisa O
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This course will give us the building blocks to really determine if we want to take the plunge and try to move to Spain.
I was applying for new jobs, my wife was uncertain if she would get laid off or not from her job, and we were both just very dissatisfied with the direction the US was/is going.
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From Dreaming to Active Planning
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We recently shifted our language from 'if' to 'when'. The course far exceeded our expectations.
Jim S
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We were starting to get serious about learning everything we could do to prepare for a move to Spain.
You covered many of our questions around topics such as: culture, costs (both moving and losing costs), where to live, taxes, navigating the bureaucracy, visas etc. Your course is a great primer on these topics and more. First Steps is an easy decision if you're at all serious about moving."
Erik D
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Helped with the questions of: *Am I doing the right thing? *Do I have all my bases covered? *
Am I preparing myself (and spouse) sufficiently? *Am I doing things in the right order? The course was very clear and made me feel even more confident."
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