Buyer-Side Advisory

Relocation Services in Madeira

A new life, coordinated.

End-to-end relocation support for international buyers moving to Madeira: NIF, banking, residency, schools, and local integration, through a single point of contact.

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Beyond the purchase

Beyond
the purchase.

Madeira relocation and property services, coordinated under a single point of contact, from the purchase through to a settled life on the island.

Finding and buying the right property in Madeira is the beginning, not the end. What follows is where many international buyers encounter challenges: obtaining a NIF, opening a Portuguese bank account, navigating the residency process, which runs differently for EU and non-EU nationals, enrolling children in the appropriate school, understanding the healthcare system, and finding reliable local contractors. Owning a home here does not by itself grant the right to stay, so the purchase and the residency route are best planned together.

This service coordinates all of it. We act as your single point of contact for the full lifecycle of relocation: from the day you decide to move, through the legal setup, and into the rhythm of daily island life. You deal with us. We deal with everyone else.

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Administrative setup

Your NIF and Portuguese bank account, handled, foundations in place from day one.

Residency process

The residency route that fits your situation, coordinated with the right professionals.

Settlement support

The everyday essentials of a Madeira life, set up through people we trust.

Expat integration

Schools, community and the introductions that make daily life work, through a network already in place.


Residency

D7 visa Madeira: what you need to know

The D7 suits buyers with stable passive or remote income who intend to make Madeira their main residence. We coordinate the documents, NIF, Portuguese bank account, proof of accommodation, and the consular and AIMA steps end to end.

Buyers who are also purchasing a property alongside the relocation will find the complete acquisition process, from NIF to notarial deed, set out in our step-by-step guide to buying property in Madeira safely.

How it works Eight steps from arrival to settled.

Three months in. The SEF card is in your wallet. The city is starting to feel like yours.

Setup
01

Discovery call

A complimentary 30-minute conversation about your move, timeline, and what you'll need on arrival.

02

Engagement signed

Scope, timeline, and fee agreed in writing before any work begins.

Legal & Admin
03

NIF & banking

Tax number registration and Portuguese bank account, in person or by power of attorney.

04

Residency application

D7, Digital Nomad Visa, or Golden Visa: filed through our licensed partner lawyer.

Settling in
05

Property setup

Utilities, insurance, and home services connected and transferred into your name.

06

School & healthcare

School selection and registration support; SNS and private health introduction.

Ongoing
07

Local integration

Markets, suppliers, contractors, and the quiet logistics of daily island life.

08

3-month follow-up

A structured check-in once you have settled. We remain available throughout.

What's covered
  • NIF (tax number) registration, in person or by power of attorney
  • Portuguese bank account opening, coordinated with our banking partner
  • Residency visa and permit applications: D7, Digital Nomad Visa, or Golden Visa
  • IFICI tax incentive application, in coordination with our partner accountant
  • School search: international and Portuguese-medium options, visits, and registration support
  • Healthcare registration: SNS, private health insurance options, and GP introduction
  • Utilities setup: electricity, water, internet, and telecommunications
  • Local orientation: markets, suppliers, services, and the quieter logistics of island life

Availability. We work with a deliberately limited number of relocation clients at any one time. If you are planning a move to Madeira, write to us and we will confirm our current availability and outline what we can coordinate for your situation.

Our relocation model

Relocation support from someone who grew up here

We were born on this island. The practical side of moving to Madeira is something we know from the inside: the bureaucracy, the residency process, the local networks. One coordinator handles everything from your first conversation through to a settled life here. You work with one contact from start to finish.

Our advisory fee is fixed by the scope of the mandate, discussed at the initial consultation. 50% is invoiced at mandate signature, 50% on completion. We receive no commission from vendors, agents, or any third party.

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Disclaimer. Madeira Compass does not provide legal, tax, or regulated real estate brokerage services. We act as an independent acquisition advisor, coordinating licensed third-party professionals on behalf of our clients. All legal, fiscal, and notarial services are delivered exclusively by certified and licensed professionals.

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