Retiring to Madeira from the UK.

steve13ab1 · 2023-04-30T18:41:20+02:00

Discover practical advice for UK retirees moving to Madeira, covering D7 visa applications, rental tips, and health insurance options.

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steve13ab1New member30 April 2023 16:41:20

Evening all

The wife and I (61/59) are on target for retiring to Madeira from the UK.聽 The plan is to rent for a year, sort of a big toe dip in the water, then buy somewhere if we like it.

We have sorted out a NIF + Bank account and will be visiting in a few months to find a rental property.聽

Figuring out when / how to apply for the D7 so gleaning information on here.聽 Seems fairly straightforward, can't quite get my head around renting a property then having to apply for a D7 in London, and in person but I'm sure it will all make sense eventually.聽

Travel Insurance/Health insurance also looks like an interesting area so welcome any tips on companies to use.

Also anyone else taking this path, happy to share notes and thoughts!

Steve & Sarah