Explore Life in Madrid the Smart Way, the Serg Approved Way!

Test-drive life in Madrid, Spain before committing long-term, with It's Serg Approved. Our U.S. expat family helps you get the answers to questions that may keep you up at night! As we help you plan, live, and work abroad confidently -90- day trail stay, housing assistance, visa information, and local integration.

We get it - we've been there.

Problems without Solutions

We Understand the Challenges of Moving Abroad! We know that moving abroad can feel overwhelming - especially when online searches and AI tools give answers that are incomplete or outdated. At It's Serg Approved, we combine real expat experience with accurate, up-to-date guidance to help you test-drive life in Madrid confidently before making your move permanent.

"Why It's Serg Approved"

Real Experience. Real Guidance. Real Madrid.

Trust Us

We're a U.S. family of four who successfully relocated from North Carolina to Madrid. After facing Spain's paperwork and process firsthand, we turned our headaches into a service that saves others time, stress, and money.

"What It's Really Like to Live in Madrid - and How to Start Your Journey"

Discover real insights and follow a simple 3 - step plan to experience Madrid before your big move.

Step 1: Talk with Serg - Share your lifestyle, budget, and goals.

It's Serg!

Step 2: Plan Your 90 Days - Get personalized guidance on housing, neighborhood, and costs.

Madrid, Spain

Step 3: Experience Madrid - Live like a local with ongoing support and next-step relocation help.

Let's Go Places

Test-Drive Life in Madrid Before You Make the Big Move

We’re a U.S. family who moved from North Carolina to Madrid with two kids and six suitcases. Now we help Americans like you plan a smart, low-stress transition to Spain—starting with a 90-day trial stay.

Real experience. Bilingual support. Personal guidance—so you don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Thinking About Moving to Spain from the U.S.?

Maybe you’re curious about Madrid, frustrated by visa information overload, or trying to convince your spouse that this isn’t a midlife crisis. You don’t want a blind leap—you want a smart test run.

At It’s Serg Approved, we help:

U.S. remote workers and Digital Nomads planning to try life in Madrid.
Couples and families who want answers before they sell everything.
Americans overwhelmed by NIE, Digital Nomad, autónomo, Beckham Law, and U.S. tax questions.

We blend lived experience, bilingual support, and practical tools to help you move with clarity instead of chaos.

How We Help You Move Smarter, Not Harder

You can gather information on your own, but you don’t have to navigate everything alone. Here’s how we can guide you through the most stressful parts.

90-Day Madrid Trial Planning

Design a 90-day “test-drive” stay in Madrid before you make long-term commitments. We help you choose neighborhoods, estimate a realistic budget, and plan how your daily life will actually feel.

Neighborhood and housing guidance (short-term, scam-aware).
Budget planning based on your lifestyle and family size.
Tips on schools, routines, and everyday logistics.

Digital Nomad & Relocation Guidance

Confused by visa rules, NIE, or autónomo obligations? We walk you through it in human language, from the U.S. research phase to your first months on the ground.

NIE and Digital Nomad / telework orientation.
High-level overview of autónomo versus Beckham Law options.
What changes when you become a Spanish tax resident.

On-the-Ground Support in Madrid

We’re not just a remote call. We’re physically in Madrid, and we know what it’s like to handle schools, noise, paperwork, and homesickness with kids in tow.

Orientation walks and local area familiarization.
Support with everyday setups (phone, banking, groceries).
Guidance on building community, making friends, and integrating into local life.

We’ve Lived the Move You’re Thinking About

We’re a family of four who sold our home in North Carolina, filled a storage unit, and flew to Madrid with six large suitcases and a 30-day Airbnb booking. We dealt with the paperwork, the apartment hunt, the noise, the six-hour time difference, and the emotional roller coaster of waiting on Spanish approvals.

We learned how to:

Get a NIE and navigate consulate instructions.
Enroll our daughters in school, buy uniforms, and pick a neighborhood that felt right.
Handle Spanish-only paperwork, appointments, and follow-ups.
Build a new community—like Serg learning inline skating, joining a local skate group, and improving his Spanish at parks, events, and neighborhood bars.

Now, instead of you being “just another file number,” we give you the kind of personal, real-world guidance we wish we’d had.

DIY vs It’s Serg Approved

You can do this on your own. You can read consulate pages, scroll community groups, and deep-dive into NIE, Digital Nomad, autónomo, Beckham, and U.S. tax threads. Or you can work with someone who has already walked through the mistakes, the missed appointments, and the “we didn’t know that” moments.

DIY Path

Hours in forums and group chats.
Conflicting advice and outdated screenshots.
Harder to budget accurately for 90 days or a full year.
Stress convincing your spouse or family with incomplete information.

It’s Serg Approved Path

Realistic 90-day Madrid plan based on your budget and lifestyle.
Bilingual support and culturally aware guidance.
Clear explanation of your options: Digital Nomad, autónomo basics, Beckham overview.
A human guide who has done this with kids, not just a checklist.

Need the Full Picture? Start with Spain Essentials

If you’re the “research everything first” type, a detailed Spain Essentials resource can walk you through:

How NIE, Digital Nomad residence, autónomo status, and Beckham Law fit together.
What changes when you become a Spanish tax resident.
How U.S. tools like Form 1116 and Form 2555 interact with your new life in Spain.
Real examples from Americans who’ve actually made the move, including a family of four from North Carolina.

Use this homepage to get oriented, then dive deeper when you’re ready to start planning seriously.

Ready to Talk About Your Move?

Whether you’re six months out, a year out, or still trying to decide if this is realistic, a short conversation can save you weeks of second-guessing.

Share your situation—remote work, family, budget, timing—and clarify your next smartest step toward a possible life in Madrid.

Let's plan your journey together - from overcoming the unknowns to making sure Madrid is the right city before starting a new life abroad.

FAQ

Q1: Do I need a visa to stay in Spain for 90 days?

No. U.S. citizens can stay in Spain for up to 90 days within a 180-day period without a visa. That’s why our 90-Day Madrid Trial Stay is the perfect way to test the lifestyle before applying for long-term residency or a Digital Nomad Visa.

Q2: Can I contact you if I’m not ready to book services yet?

Absolutely – we welcome questions at any stage, whether you’re just exploring the idea or ready to plan the next steps forward.

Q3: Do you offer phone, video, or in-person meetings?

Yes – depending on your need, we’ll arrange a call, virtual session, or in-person consultation.

Q4: How much does it cost to live in Madrid for three months?

Most Americans spend between $9,000 and $15,000 USD during a 90-day stay, depending on housing, travel, and lifestyle. We’ll help you create a custom budget plan based on your needs, including real local pricing for housing, groceries, and transportation.

Q5: What happens if I decide to stay longer than 90 days?

If you fall in love with Madrid (and most of our clients do!), we’ll guide you through the next step – applying for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa or another option. We’ll help you with document preparation, translations, and step-by-step submission guidance so you can transition smoothly to long-term living as a temporary resident of Spain and in Madrid.