Retirees wishing to move to UK permanently

Last activity 21 October 2024 by Voyager_2002

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ZingirlNew member05 October 2024 03:18:17

We plan to move to BirmIngham as full time residents as we are both retired. Aware that as US citizens we will need private healthcare and insurance. That along with the financial where withall to be self supported should allow for the ability to request residency approval.

Is there a service or company that can help facilitate handling all of the documents and visas we will need?

Open to any suggestions.

SimCityATExpert05 October 2024 06:15:32

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Welcome

I am sorry to to inform you, unless you hold UK citizenship you are not going to be able to retire full time in the UK, as the UK no longer has a retirement visa.

SimCityAt

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CynicUK / Netherlands Expert05 October 2024 14:12:16

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Hi and welcome to the Forum.

You may wish to consider Ireland as an alternative option; this link will take you to the Irish Government website that explains the process.

I hope this helps.

Cynic

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Voyager_2002Active member21 October 2024 23:51:38

@Zingirl I suggest that you read the official website.

No, you would not require private medical insurance: the fee for a long-stay visa includes an "insurance surcharge" which gives the right to make use of the National Health Service in exactly the same way as a native-born citizen. Having said that, I am not aware of any visa for which you would qualify.

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