Registering as a citizen in Portugal/Madeira?

    Hello fellow expats!My name is Mo and we have just recently moved to Madeira two weeks ago!Super exciting! But now follows the paperwork as they love paperwork in Portugal.We are looking into becoming residents here in Portugal, coming from within the EU this process shouldn't be so difficult.We are wondering if anyone had previous experience in registering as a citizen in Portugal/Madeira? Would be very nice to chat.All the best and let's stay in touch! -@ismoeel

Hi Mo, Welcome.

You don't need many things.

- First you need to get a tax identification number (NIF) at one of the AT Finanças bureaux or at a citizen shop (loja do cidadão):

Loja cidadão Funchal

https://eportugal.gov.pt/locais-de-aten … ceNumber=2

- you need to open a bank account to make your day-to-day life easier and to be able to use the ATM network without fees

- you need to find a place to live (buy or rent)

- after 3 months of residence, you must get a CRUE certificate

CRUE

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … 33#5088039

(Post #7)

- if you want to benefit from the national health system, you have some support here:

Access to the National Health System:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=902977

- if you have kids, some info regarding education:

Education System in Portugal / International schools...

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=987641

Regards

Hello everyone and welcome Mo,

Please note that this new thread has been created on the Portugal forum from your post so that you may better interact with members.

All the best

Bhavna