Healthcare in Portugal for UK citizen

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Member since 09 May 2017

EmbeeMember30 April 2018 16:23:34

Hello

I am a UK citizen considering early retiriement in Portugal. Due to my age (early 50s) I will not be entitled to S1 healthcare coverage from the UK. For a Portugal residency card application do I need to show that I have private health insurance or am I exempt from having to provide this as this is not a requirement for Portuguese citizens in the UK.

Best regards

MB

SimCityAT Expert

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SimCityATExpert30 April 2018 16:50:25

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Have a read of the UK government website about living in Portugal. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-portugal

Embee Member

Member since 09 May 2017

EmbeeMember30 April 2018 17:20:37

Thank you SimCityAT. It all seems straightforward.

Also curious to know about the experience of anyone in a similar situation as me.

Best regards

MB

Jean-Paul Burtin Active member

Member since 16 August 2017

Jean-Paul BurtinActive member07 May 2018 20:48:30

Hi MB,
First of all, I don't understand that UK authorities refuse to grant you the S1 form. I did it last Summer in France before moving here; perhaps UK regulations are different although I thought S1 was a EU one.
Anyway, you don't have to show any health insurance when applying for residency in Portugal. Being insured is not a requirement. I would advise to compare your current policy with what you can get here in terms of cost and coverage.
Good luck
Jean-Paul

Embee Member

Member since 09 May 2017

EmbeeMember07 May 2018 20:56:14

Hi Jean-Paul

Thank you for your comments.

MB

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