miker7, German expat in Malta

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miker7 replied to a thread

9 years ago

Is there a difference between the green and yellow gas bottles? When replacing do I have to get the same color or doesn't it matter?

Ok, thanks for the clarification. Read More

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9 years ago

Gas bottles color

Is there a difference between the green and yellow gas bottles? When replacing do I have to get the same color or doesn't it matter? Read More

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miker7 replied to a thread

10 years ago

Paying GO bills by miker7

Hi, my internet is with GO and so far the payment was done by credit card. They sent me a letter because my credit card expires soon and will be replaced with a new one. They claim its not possible to pay with credit card anymore due to regulatory ...

Did your credit card expire with active contract? They sent me the letter because the expiration date on the card is soon and my bank will send me a new card with new code. Its possible GO sends it only to existing customers when the card expires. ... Read More

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miker7 created a thread

10 years ago

Paying GO bills

Hi, my internet is with GO and so far the payment was done by credit card. They sent me a letter because my credit card expires soon and will be replaced with a new one. They claim its not possible to pay with credit card anymore due to regulatory ... Read More

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miker7 replied to a thread

10 years ago

Working as a freelancer in Bulgaria by Kenjee

Hi, A lot of expats dream of becoming self-employed: we would like to help you to make that dream come true. Can foreigners work as self-employed in Bulgaria? What are the formalities to work as a freelancer? What are the pros and cons of ...

Isn't there a upper limit for social security? I have read about a limit for the part which is considered for your social security payments or doesn't this apply for freelancer? Read More

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miker7 replied to a thread

10 years ago

id numbers on residence card by miker7

What are the important numbers on the "residence documentation" card? I got a form to fill out and it asks for the Identity Card Number but which one is it? It asks for 8 characters so the one starting with MT at the front is to short. I ...

Ok thanks for the fast help. :) Read More

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miker7 created a thread

10 years ago

id numbers on residence card

What are the important numbers on the "residence documentation" card? I got a form to fill out and it asks for the Identity Card Number but which one is it? It asks for 8 characters so the one starting with MT at the front is to short. I ... Read More

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miker7 replied to a thread

11 years ago

Receive a package without beeing home?

For the normal mail service if they have a package and I'm not home they will leave a card so I can get the package the next days from a office close. I have ordered lately something which is transported by a private company. The delivery guy ... Read More

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11 years ago

Fastest internet where? by miker7

What regions have the best internet availability? GO and Melita mention on their site the availability of fibre in certain regions but I haven't found out where this is. Are there cities where I can just rent any apartment and fibre internet ...

Ok, thanks for the info. Yes, the newer commercial premises part sounds likely. Read More

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11 years ago

Fastest internet where? by miker7

What regions have the best internet availability? GO and Melita mention on their site the availability of fibre in certain regions but I haven't found out where this is. Are there cities where I can just rent any apartment and fibre internet ...

Was that from the melita technican? From what I understand it looks like melita is using fibre to the cabinet which means somewhere close to your appartment the fibre will end. At least for up to 100Mbit it looks like that. If its farther away the ... Read More

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miker7 replied to a thread

11 years ago

Fastest internet where? by miker7

What regions have the best internet availability? GO and Melita mention on their site the availability of fibre in certain regions but I haven't found out where this is. Are there cities where I can just rent any apartment and fibre internet ...

It should preferable be around 100Mbps. I have seen some news where they mention how GO is starting to roll out fibre internet and that was from 2012 so two years later there sure should be some cities with good fibre availability. Also GO offers up ... Read More

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11 years ago

Fastest internet where?

What regions have the best internet availability? GO and Melita mention on their site the availability of fibre in certain regions but I haven't found out where this is. Are there cities where I can just rent any apartment and fibre internet ... Read More

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miker7 replied to a thread

12 years ago

Health insurance fallback by miker7

I'm looking for a health insurance but from what I have found online most of them have negative reviews. Like Cigna which some linked here - on wiki it states: The CNA has determined that Cigna denies roughly 39.6% of all claims (compared to ...

Ok, thanks for the clarification and help. At the moment I live completely from money I have on the side. The original plan before getting here was different but circumstances changed. My apartment runs for one year and I don't know yet how I ... Read More

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miker7 replied to a thread

12 years ago

Health insurance fallback by miker7

I'm looking for a health insurance but from what I have found online most of them have negative reviews. Like Cigna which some linked here - on wiki it states: The CNA has determined that Cigna denies roughly 39.6% of all claims (compared to ...

Ok thanks, but from what I found online the public health care is only available for employed or self employed people so it doesn't seem to be an option for me at the moment unless I would fake to do some self employed work here. Or is the ... Read More

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miker7 replied to a thread

12 years ago

Health insurance fallback by miker7

I'm looking for a health insurance but from what I have found online most of them have negative reviews. Like Cigna which some linked here - on wiki it states: The CNA has determined that Cigna denies roughly 39.6% of all claims (compared to ...

What is about long term problems? Lets say someone gets cancer or something similar requiring a longer period of multiple expensive treatments. If the private insurance doesn't pay would it be possible to switch in x weeks to the state ... Read More

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miker7 created a thread

12 years ago

Health insurance fallback

I'm looking for a health insurance but from what I have found online most of them have negative reviews. Like Cigna which some linked here - on wiki it states: The CNA has determined that Cigna denies roughly 39.6% of all claims (compared to ... Read More

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miker7 replied to a thread

12 years ago

Big IT / Computer Shop

Ok, thanks for the help. Will check them. Read More

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12 years ago

Big IT / Computer Shop

What are the best places to buy a computer, notebook and accessories for them? It shouldn't be online so either the ones where you preorder and collect it afterwards or a big store to visit. Read More

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miker7 replied to a thread

12 years ago

Self employement registration - bona fide by _carnivore

Hi, I have a question about the part of the self-employment registration where it says that I'm supposed to be " [b]bona-fide[/b] self-employed". So let's say I do a 6-month contract work for a certain firm (8h per day) as ...

Can you specify what you are talking about? Are you saying Austria has different rules for taxation depending on region? This would suprise me for such a small country. Edit: My guess is you are talking about working in malta but not having your ... Read More

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12 years ago

Proof economic self sufficency by miker7

I'm EU citizen and in the preperation to get the e-Residence ID Card. My previous plan was to get it with self employment but the self sufficency route looks at the moment easier. My bank isn't in malta and doesn't send bank statements as they are ...

Ok thanks in that case it shouldn't be a problem. Read More

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miker7 replied to a thread

12 years ago

Proof economic self sufficency by miker7

I'm EU citizen and in the preperation to get the e-Residence ID Card. My previous plan was to get it with self employment but the self sufficency route looks at the moment easier. My bank isn't in malta and doesn't send bank statements as they are ...

Ok that sounds good as I can download something similar and print it. I just noticed it has the old address from outside of malta on it will see if that works. I have contacted the bank about an english version and will try it with that if they send ... Read More

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12 years ago

Proof economic self sufficency

I'm EU citizen and in the preperation to get the e-Residence ID Card. My previous plan was to get it with self employment but the self sufficency route looks at the moment easier. My bank isn't in malta and doesn't send bank statements as they are ... Read More

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12 years ago

3 months allowed to stay by miker7

From what I read as an eu member its possible to stay 3 months here without applying for the residential id. I don't expect it but if there are additional delays its possible the 3 months won't be enough for me to get everything concerning self ...

Yes but in the taxpayer registration papers they asked for arrival date. I have done that already so they know it. But with a worst case scenario of 232 fine and the option to just leave for a short time it shouldn't be a problem. Thanks for the ... Read More

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miker7 replied to a thread

12 years ago

3 months allowed to stay by miker7

From what I read as an eu member its possible to stay 3 months here without applying for the residential id. I don't expect it but if there are additional delays its possible the 3 months won't be enough for me to get everything concerning self ...

Thanks for the answers about it not beeing that strict. I'm still curious concerning the leave and return this would be for one day or is there anything more to it? Basically if I have to do some business in another country and stay there for one ... Read More

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miker7 replied to a thread

12 years ago

3 months allowed to stay by miker7

From what I read as an eu member its possible to stay 3 months here without applying for the residential id. I don't expect it but if there are additional delays its possible the 3 months won't be enough for me to get everything concerning self ...

Yes I'm EU citizen. Why not? From what I understand the only other option is to go for the 6 months but I'm not sure if it still would be accepted as searching for a job if I have already partially registered as self employed. Read More

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miker7 created a thread

12 years ago

3 months allowed to stay

From what I read as an eu member its possible to stay 3 months here without applying for the residential id. I don't expect it but if there are additional delays its possible the 3 months won't be enough for me to get everything concerning self ... Read More

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12 years ago

Bus, ticket vending machine & ticket booths by miker7

Two questions concerning bus tickets: 1. On this site it lists where tickets are available: http://www.publictransport.com.mt/where-do-i-buy-my-ticket But for both Ticket Booths and Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) they have only the general location. ...

Arent you refering to this bus station? https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=qawra+malta&aq=&sll=35.949701,14.42331&sspn=0.011829,0.024784&vpsrc=0&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Qawra&t=m&z=16 I found the Ticket Booth ... Read More

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12 years ago

Bus, ticket vending machine & ticket booths by miker7

Two questions concerning bus tickets: 1. On this site it lists where tickets are available: http://www.publictransport.com.mt/where-do-i-buy-my-ticket But for both Ticket Booths and Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) they have only the general location. ...

Ok, thanks for the help. I found also the ticket booth with google maps by zooming very close and panning over the complete area. There are a couple bus markers named Bugibba Bay 1, 2, 3.. in the north close to Harveys Free Bay so I went there and ... Read More

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miker7 created a thread

12 years ago

Bus, ticket vending machine & ticket booths

Two questions concerning bus tickets: 1. On this site it lists where tickets are available: http://www.publictransport.com.mt/where-do-i-buy-my-ticket But for both Ticket Booths and Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) they have only the general location. ... Read More

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12 years ago

How long to find apartment? by miker7