Matt and Maria
@MovingToTheMed
English expat in Malta
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About me
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Lives in Marsaskala
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Registration: 09 March 2014
Travelling with 3 dogs from UK to Malta by 559lkm
Hi, Please can anyone advise me? I want the best route to travel from the UK to Malta by driving. There will be my husband and myself and 3 dogs and we are going initially for 3 months and then hopefully to re-locate if we like being there. I would ...
Hi Lillilon, I am a friend of Lesley and she is no longer in Malta, returning to the UK a couple of months ago for a while. I haven't done the journey myself by ferry but understand the last leg from Sicily to Malta can cost quite a bit (as ... Read More
Tax Return for UK Expat - 2017
Hi everyone :) I became a resident (family member) in February 2017 and also applied for a tax number. I have earnt nothing and have brought into the country what I hope is less than the amount where you are obliged to pay tax. So, basically, I ... Read More
Moving to Malta in April 2016
Hi, This is a rough guide!!! North of island, more tourists. Middle, where the money is South, cheaper end, with less good roads, but getting better! We live in Marsascala (south) and love it. There are jobs but pay will be low. So is cost of ... Read More
Care Work
Put it this way... I know an English Care Worker who just quit her job and went to work at Dog Sanctuary 'cos she couldn't take the bs anymore. And the pay isn't great. Still she is loving her new role! Read More
Any clear guides on financial help for those in a Nursing Home? by MovingToTheMed
Hello, it's been a while since I posted! Unfortunately my Mum-in-law has had to move into a private Nursing Home in Marsascala. I am wondering (hoping) if there is any help financially due from either Maltese or UK Government for OAP living ...
Thank you tearnet, for the link. Doesn't look promising. Read More
Excessive water bill - possible leak? by blackangelheart
Happy new year everyone! :) I'm hoping some of you might have an idea of what's going on with our excessive water bill. Before we finally moved into our permanent place we stayed in a short let organised by the same estate agent who we ...
Bit late to this party. Neighbour in ground floor apartment complained that her tiles were rising up off her floor, due to water coming in. Plus there was water coming through the roof of the under block garages. We did have a water leak, for ... Read More
Any clear guides on financial help for those in a Nursing Home?
Hello, it's been a while since I posted! Unfortunately my Mum-in-law has had to move into a private Nursing Home in Marsascala. I am wondering (hoping) if there is any help financially due from either Maltese or UK Government for OAP living ... Read More
Will I have enough? by martinaw
It's that old cost of living chestnut once more. I know it's done to death, but it can be hard to translate others' experiences Into my own. My wife is keen to move but is worried about the finances. I feel we would be OK, but i was ...
Gee - thanks for this. No I didn't klnow. Thanks for the link - am getting hold of my accountant today! Read More
Window cleaning by Max and claire
Does any body know if people have there windows cleaned in Malta, has any one seen anyone operating a water fed pole to offices, shops, flats etc, is there a need for this type of business please reply regards Claire and max
Again, I agree - it should be a great idea but locals wash their own (if they want them clean) or it is part of a cleaners duties for those that have them. As others have said it is relatively easy to do. There are a number of commercial office ... Read More
Will I have enough? by martinaw
It's that old cost of living chestnut once more. I know it's done to death, but it can be hard to translate others' experiences Into my own. My wife is keen to move but is worried about the finances. I feel we would be OK, but i was ...
I know there is talk of abolishing it but I don't think it is current - and I've also heard a whisper that it might not happen for a while. But, we'll see. All the best with the move - the forum is a great source of info. Read More
Moving to Malta from Australia! would appreciate your advices!
Hi, This site an excellent resource for helping with your move. In addition there is the Friends of Australia Association which might help. I have been trying to find a link for them but have only come up with this newspaper article However I have ... Read More
Will I have enough? by martinaw
It's that old cost of living chestnut once more. I know it's done to death, but it can be hard to translate others' experiences Into my own. My wife is keen to move but is worried about the finances. I feel we would be OK, but i was ...
Figures look good - realistic (you'll probably find they are slightly lower but a good estimate). We reckon an average over the year of 120 Euro pm for Elec/Water and use little gas (maybe one 18.5 Euro) bottle every three months (for cooking ... Read More
April 4th - Time : 12: 30 - Easter buffet - all welcome to my place by robpw2
Hey guys on Saturday 4th April thts Easter Saturday we would like to invite people who wish to come to a buffet lunch and a chance to eat some traditional Easter treats . A good chance to socialize and get to know people better It will be held in ...
Great idea - very kind invitation. :) We have family over for Easter but as in Marsaskala would have walked across with our dog, Hannah (if welcome)? Maybe meet up another time - before it gets to hot to walk there and back? Hope it goes ... Read More
Setting up a basic home video studio - Supplier Recommendations? by MovingToTheMed
[color=#1B17E8]Hi, Anyone know if there is a place (or choice of places) to get help in setting up a basic (read cheap) studio for shooting video's for YouTube and the like? I've tried without getting lighting and backgrounds but the ...
Great - I'm going to PM you redmik (again!!) thanks :) Read More
Setting up a basic home video studio - Supplier Recommendations?
Hi, Anyone know if there is a place (or choice of places) to get help in setting up a basic (read cheap) studio for shooting video's for YouTube and the like? I've tried without getting lighting and backgrounds but the results are not good ... Read More
Which kind of E-card apply to ?
Thanks GinG. I spoke to a residency expert just before Christmas. He indicated it would be a problem to be register as self sufficient and then start (self) employment. I was left thinking the whole process needed to be repeated iif such a change ... Read More
Are you a foreigner in Malta?
Thanks - and done :D PS Have passed on via FB too Read More
Malta&Tax And Salary Calculator by MalteseCross
Hope this is helpful for people. http://maltasalary.com/ Cheers MC
Hi, Thanks for the link - couple of thoughts, which perhaps those more knowledgeable might expand on for me please. I don't have paid employment on Malta - but, maybe one day! First, I take it the NI is the lowest you could pay? I ... Read More
Inbound UK mail missing? by GuestPoster566
Hi, has anyone had any experience of inbound mail from UK going missing? I have 'lost' a credit card posted from UK a month ago and two Pension Pay slips posted two weeks ago. I have contacted MaltaPost (who are investigating) but just ...
Only been here a few weeks but so far the post has been great - with mail arriving even when half the address is incorrect! Also the speed has been good = we had a card posted Monday (at the earliest) delivered yesterday (Thursday). Hope you soon ... Read More
Opportunity for a Pet Shop or Vet Clinic Owner to optimise their space by MovingToTheMed
[color=#1B23E3]Bit of a long shot this one, but I thought I'd ask as this forum is such a font of knowledge and connections. :D We arrived 4 weeks ago and now live in Marsaskala. We had arranged before moving out, to rent a table for dog and ...
Thanks redmik and coxf0001 :) - we have had our time completely taken up with Maria's mother who has been very unwell since we arrived. Thankfully she came out of hospital (again) yesterday and is now at home (thus, we won't have the long ... Read More
Air travel for dogs by RoyR5085
Hi Everyone, We are flying out to Malta next Saturday with our two welsh collies (all documents etc in place and ready to go including cages) and never taken them on a flight before and wondering if anyone has any personal experience (good or bad) ...
Hi espressoman1966 Regarding costs of flying in - see this extract from recent post what it cost to fly from LGW You will likely benefit from the whole post Pet immigration post from the top Good Luck Read More
Opportunity for a Pet Shop or Vet Clinic Owner to optimise their space
Bit of a long shot this one, but I thought I'd ask as this forum is such a font of knowledge and connections. :D We arrived 4 weeks ago and now live in Marsaskala. We had arranged before moving out, to rent a table for dog and cat grooming at ... Read More
Internet and phone contract - Go or Melita? by Rico29
Hi there I just asked in a Go store about their internet conditions & they would need 3 months in advance plus a credit card guarantee for the contract - is this something common for Malta or just Go does it? Let me know if Go is better or worse ...
We have been recommended by locals and ex pats to go with Go because we are in Marsaskala and for some reason that I no longer remember they have a better connection here. Had a few problems yesterday but otherwise they've been fine for the 3 ... Read More
Office and Home Furniture - Fresh Ideas by MovingToTheMed
[color=#1C30E3]I've been a bit quiet on the forum since we arrived - but safe to say we are loving it :) Part of the reason we came to Malta is Mum in Law has been ill this year - and unfortunately was ambulanced to Mater Dei last night after ...
Thats what I'm trying - even have a wanted Ad up - but no joy so far. Everything is either sold or no response. Still early days :) Read More
shipping companies by ssrs2906
Hi I'm planning to move to Malta at the end of June/ early July. I was wondering if anyone can recommend a removals company and if you could share your experiences? Thanks S
Howard trades as Trotters Independent Traders.( http://www.titps.com )Recommended? We are thinking of asking if they could bring a Dog Grooming table over for us? Read More
Office and Home Furniture - Fresh Ideas
I've been a bit quiet on the forum since we arrived - but safe to say we are loving it :) Part of the reason we came to Malta is Mum in Law has been ill this year - and unfortunately was ambulanced to Mater Dei last night after a fall. She is ... Read More
Bringing your pet to Malta - a success story! by SillyPennyP
I imported my faithful family dog into Malta today and it was really very simple. Microchipped, passported, vaccinated against rabies and send off for a permit to travel (which we asked for but they never sent so I had to wait 15 minutes for a vet ...
Lesley, have pm'd you. Re celebratory meetup tomorrow :-) Read More
Bringing your pet to Malta - a success story! by SillyPennyP
I imported my faithful family dog into Malta today and it was really very simple. Microchipped, passported, vaccinated against rabies and send off for a permit to travel (which we asked for but they never sent so I had to wait 15 minutes for a vet ...
Interesting update Lesley! You in Marsascala yet?! Read More
Bringing your pet to Malta - a success story! by SillyPennyP
I imported my faithful family dog into Malta today and it was really very simple. Microchipped, passported, vaccinated against rabies and send off for a permit to travel (which we asked for but they never sent so I had to wait 15 minutes for a vet ...
I guess after a while you can't edit your own posts? [Ed, Yes, one hour after original posting] Anyway I'm quoting my earlier post to update you on the actual costs etc now we have been through the process Hi Caz, This is going to be the ... Read More
Bringing your pet to Malta - a success story! by SillyPennyP
I imported my faithful family dog into Malta today and it was really very simple. Microchipped, passported, vaccinated against rabies and send off for a permit to travel (which we asked for but they never sent so I had to wait 15 minutes for a vet ...
Everything went super smoothly* and we are here on the beautiful island of Malta! :D We arrived last Monday but have only just got our temporary Alcatel OneTouch 3G wifi gadget working, after 3 trips back to the GO shop! So getting back online ... Read More
Bringing your pet to Malta - a success story! by SillyPennyP
I imported my faithful family dog into Malta today and it was really very simple. Microchipped, passported, vaccinated against rabies and send off for a permit to travel (which we asked for but they never sent so I had to wait 15 minutes for a vet ...
Hi Caz, This is going to be the long story short edition. The only stressful thing about our whole move to Malta has been organising the travel for Hannah. In the end we had to call on friends who have friends in high places in the Maltese ... Read More
Bringing your pet to Malta - a success story! by SillyPennyP
I imported my faithful family dog into Malta today and it was really very simple. Microchipped, passported, vaccinated against rabies and send off for a permit to travel (which we asked for but they never sent so I had to wait 15 minutes for a vet ...
Have a great adventure Lesley - I'm jealous, I really wanted a Road Trip ... but it didn't come about. Hope you have a lovely and stressless journey - see you in Marsakala :) Read More
learning Maltese and Italian any suggestions on discs prior to move by MyGenes
Hi, I am seriously contemplating moving to Malta next April, my son already lives there and i have lived in Greece before and love the Mediterranean life style. I have a degree in sales and marketing, extensive experience of working in tourism ...
I thought this looked like a good idea - but as yet haven't done anything about it - mylanguageexchange.com Read More
Bringing your pet to Malta - a success story! by SillyPennyP
I imported my faithful family dog into Malta today and it was really very simple. Microchipped, passported, vaccinated against rabies and send off for a permit to travel (which we asked for but they never sent so I had to wait 15 minutes for a vet ...
HI all .... we are arriving tomorrow (v exciting!!) with our dog Hannah. We are flying direct from the UK and apparently because of this we do't have the tapeworm tablet timing issue The Veterinary Officer for Malta "UK is one of the ... Read More
Post Op Physio - Looking for Recommendations, please
Great thanks Rob - I'll take a look. :top: I've just sent them an email Read More
Post Op Physio - Looking for Recommendations, please
I've just come back from my last Physio session before leaving for Malta. A month ago I had a Subacromial Decompression - which is a common key hole surgery on the shoulder. I still have a way to go to first get movement back and then to ... Read More
Moving to Malta in 2013 - Costs of living? by Gbgzer
Hi, i have some serious plans on moving to Malta in the beginning of 2013. I just have to deal with some things here in Sweden before i can move. I have some questions to you people living there. I have some plans on starting a company in Cyprus + ...
Sage advice, if not a little depressing - socks to bed! Very romantic :heart: Read More
Moving to Malta in 2013 - Costs of living? by Gbgzer
Hi, i have some serious plans on moving to Malta in the beginning of 2013. I just have to deal with some things here in Sweden before i can move. I have some questions to you people living there. I have some plans on starting a company in Cyprus + ...
You know the thing I go on about the most (as I look out of my window at the rain) to any one that'll listen is that from August 25th I'll never have to wear socks again!! :D (perhaps an exaggeration?) Read More
Nationwide power outage by robpw2
not great coming back from an iterview to pitch black , no light anywhere , no fan etc http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20140812/local/updated-power-station-fault-causes-nationwide-outage-explosion-at-marsa-distribution-centre.531616 least ...
Not heard of one fo them Robpw2! Sounds like hot work ...might need a cold one after that ;) 16 hours outage! Yikes, is this uncommonly long? Read More
Nationwide power outage by robpw2
not great coming back from an iterview to pitch black , no light anywhere , no fan etc http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20140812/local/updated-power-station-fault-causes-nationwide-outage-explosion-at-marsa-distribution-centre.531616 least ...
Thanks all! YES - re candles!! I was checking out the shops in Marsaskala last week (for cost of living comparison) and did notice how many candles were for sale. At first I assumed they were for repelling insects ...then I looked a little ... Read More
Nationwide power outage by robpw2
not great coming back from an iterview to pitch black , no light anywhere , no fan etc http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20140812/local/updated-power-station-fault-causes-nationwide-outage-explosion-at-marsa-distribution-centre.531616 least ...
I wasn't aware this was a big problem - what do retailers do? Do they all have generators or close up? I'm asking because as Pet Groomers we'll be needing power! I was in Marsaskala last week and Melita went down for a while (so we ... Read More
Air conditioning in July August is it a must? by Ritta TT
Hey all... Can someone please advise if air conditioning is a necessity in July august? From what I know these 2 months are very hot and humid but trying to rent an apartment, 2 landlords so far suggested I only need a fan cos it is fresh by the ...
Go that right RR - when we open the Pet Groom Room that will have A/C :) Read More
Air conditioning in July August is it a must? by Ritta TT
Hey all... Can someone please advise if air conditioning is a necessity in July august? From what I know these 2 months are very hot and humid but trying to rent an apartment, 2 landlords so far suggested I only need a fan cos it is fresh by the ...
Got to agree - the 2nd floor apartment that I'll be living in (from just 2 weeks today :) ) I was in last week for only 10 minutes with all windows open and I was dripping hot without the A/c on. However Mum in Law ground floor apartment ... Read More
average salary and cost of living in malta by claire&milos
hi peeps can anyone please give us a indication to the average monthley salary and the cost of basic living???
To echo Rob (again! ;) ) - renting is the generally accepted advice given on the forum (see numerous other posts on the topic). My Mum in Law bought around 15 years ago and the property (although v nice) is worth a lot less now than what she paid ... Read More
Transfering personal belongings to Malta by zer0Index
Hi all, It's almost my time to move to Malta. Just a couple of weeks remaining, and I still haven't 100% figured out how to transport my personal stuff. The "Personal Stuff" is my PC, Consoles, Games and Speakers. So basically ...
Great info Lesley - thanks. Too late for us but others will benefit (don't forget to let us know how it goes though!) AS Rob has said - getting a garage will not be a problem!! Would offer you ours but our (soon to be) neighbours use it in ... Read More
Transfering personal belongings to Malta by zer0Index
Hi all, It's almost my time to move to Malta. Just a couple of weeks remaining, and I still haven't 100% figured out how to transport my personal stuff. The "Personal Stuff" is my PC, Consoles, Games and Speakers. So basically ...
Does seem good Lesley, well done. Hmmm maybe we shouldn't have sold (read give away prices) all of our stuff after all! Oh well, too late now ;) I have early flight back to Blighty and then will be back with the family in a couple of weeks ... Read More
Leaving - moving on by Toon
well ladies and gents the time has come for us to say bye bye to Malta - we are leaving for a multitude of reasons and not one specific reason. We have largely enjoyed our stay here for the last 6 yrs but as i have said many times - we knew it ...
Lesley - I'm confusing myself now! With the PM's and the forum posts - I trust I have now explained that Hannah is flying out with us on 25th August (but not sure that I did). She is travelling in the cargo hold and we are flying business ... Read More
Opening a bank account - multiplicity of criteria by mantonas
Hi, This post it's just to show how different branches from the same bank have different rules/criteria for someone who needs to open a bank account. Everyday I convince myself more that to opening a bank account in Malta, doesn't depend ...
Thanks to all the folks that have contributed to this topic We won't have a letter of employment as we are going to start a business - we'll have to see what happens - which just seems to be anything! GrumpyMovers - got an account sorted ... Read More
Leaving - moving on by Toon
well ladies and gents the time has come for us to say bye bye to Malta - we are leaving for a multitude of reasons and not one specific reason. We have largely enjoyed our stay here for the last 6 yrs but as i have said many times - we knew it ...
Thanks Mike- we've been living in Puncknowle since 1998 but hardly used the Bull. (But very well aquainted with The Crown ;)) It's still a beautiful area to live but it's time for us to make a change. Thank you for your good wishes and ... Read More
Leaving - moving on by Toon
well ladies and gents the time has come for us to say bye bye to Malta - we are leaving for a multitude of reasons and not one specific reason. We have largely enjoyed our stay here for the last 6 yrs but as i have said many times - we knew it ...
Hi - I know it's a bit off topic - but just to let you know, we have changed plans and are now flying over - arriving the day before you leave on the Bank Holiday 25th! I'll PM about the grooming - have a great adventure on the way over! ... Read More
Leaving - moving on by Toon
well ladies and gents the time has come for us to say bye bye to Malta - we are leaving for a multitude of reasons and not one specific reason. We have largely enjoyed our stay here for the last 6 yrs but as i have said many times - we knew it ...
Hi Mikea, We are in a little village called Puncknowle - a few miles from Bridport. But not for much longer! Yesterday we booked our flights and will all be in Malta on Bank Holiday Monday 25th August. We had planned to drive through Europe for a ... Read More
Opening a bank account - multiplicity of criteria by mantonas
Hi, This post it's just to show how different branches from the same bank have different rules/criteria for someone who needs to open a bank account. Everyday I convince myself more that to opening a bank account in Malta, doesn't depend ...
Thanks Antiono, - very helpful In fact although we will be living in Marsaskala we will be opening a pet grooming salon in Fgura - so that might be a good place to open the account. :) Matt Read More
Opening a bank account - multiplicity of criteria by mantonas
Hi, This post it's just to show how different branches from the same bank have different rules/criteria for someone who needs to open a bank account. Everyday I convince myself more that to opening a bank account in Malta, doesn't depend ...
Any particular branch? Do you know if they are in Marsaskala? Thanks Matt Read More
Cats in apartment by Kerstin_23
Hi, I'm going to move to Malta with my 2 cats in August or September. How hard is it to find a place to rent with them? I read somewhere that it's forbidden by law to keep cats in apartments, but not in houses, so I'm going to look for ...
Well done! Hope you are all very happy. I know it must have been a worry beforehand so to get things so easily sorted it s great relief! Read More
Leaving - moving on by Toon
well ladies and gents the time has come for us to say bye bye to Malta - we are leaving for a multitude of reasons and not one specific reason. We have largely enjoyed our stay here for the last 6 yrs but as i have said many times - we knew it ...
Oh no! We will be arriving sooner than planned - in less than a month's time. I was planning on hassling you about android boxes etc when we arrived! Lucky escape for you! Thanks for your great posts - like Roy & Linda - you have helped us ... Read More
Opening a bank account - multiplicity of criteria by mantonas
Hi, This post it's just to show how different branches from the same bank have different rules/criteria for someone who needs to open a bank account. Everyday I convince myself more that to opening a bank account in Malta, doesn't depend ...
Thanks Antonio - will keep this in mind. We are coming to Malta next month and have already tried to open an account both from the UK and by contacting direct a bank in Malta. Both times we haven't got anywhere. Will now do so once we arrive. ... Read More
Update on our move by Dave&Rea
12 months ago I used to read this web page like it was the gospel, I was even more addicted to it than Facebook! I want to say a big thank you to all those who helped me along the way. And here we are, last November we left the uk, had a 2 week ...
We start our road trip next month ... must admit to be a little concerned re the security. We will have a small car and the only things we are taking with us will be in it! The only other time I've driven in Europe our vehicle was broken into in ... Read More
Sandfly by RoyR5085
Hi everyone and especially dog owners:) I am being told that Sandfly may be a serious concern when taking our dogs to Malta and I am hoping that people here can give me the reality of the situation and anyone else have these worries or indeed have ...
Thanks Roy - interesting (and worrying) been out of the loop for a few days while in hospital, but out now and next week we will begin the final countdown and preparations for our move. Matt Read More
Sandfly by RoyR5085
Hi everyone and especially dog owners:) I am being told that Sandfly may be a serious concern when taking our dogs to Malta and I am hoping that people here can give me the reality of the situation and anyone else have these worries or indeed have ...
Thanks for the update Annjette - was there also a three week gap between the first 3 jabs? Best, Matt Read More
Sandfly by RoyR5085
Hi everyone and especially dog owners:) I am being told that Sandfly may be a serious concern when taking our dogs to Malta and I am hoping that people here can give me the reality of the situation and anyone else have these worries or indeed have ...
Many thanks GeorgeinGozo! ...Hoping the costs might be cheaper in Malta, as I'm suspecting that people in the UK don't vaccinate their dogs for it and so the lower quantities used here would mean a higher price. GinG - do you know if it is ... Read More
Sandfly by RoyR5085
Hi everyone and especially dog owners:) I am being told that Sandfly may be a serious concern when taking our dogs to Malta and I am hoping that people here can give me the reality of the situation and anyone else have these worries or indeed have ...
Hi Roy, Yes we've got Hannah (Our Collie X) Passport up to date yesterday with her Rabies shot - it was that conversation that sparked the thoughts on Sandfly and our vet kindly just called me with the details. Did you get your Borders ... Read More
Sandfly by RoyR5085
Hi everyone and especially dog owners:) I am being told that Sandfly may be a serious concern when taking our dogs to Malta and I am hoping that people here can give me the reality of the situation and anyone else have these worries or indeed have ...
Hi, I've just been speaking to our vet (still in UK until we travel next month) he told me about the vaccination - as annjette mentions, first year, 3 jabs - one jab each three weeks and it becomes effective a week after that (and then the ... Read More
Cats in apartment by Kerstin_23
Hi, I'm going to move to Malta with my 2 cats in August or September. How hard is it to find a place to rent with them? I read somewhere that it's forbidden by law to keep cats in apartments, but not in houses, so I'm going to look for ...
Is it? My Mum in Law had 2 cats for years in her (owned not rented) apartment until recently when we managed to rehome them to Gozo (as MiL was in hospital for a long time) - and we are not yet in Malta so couldn't take them (we will be arriving ... Read More
Driving through Europe with our Dog - to settle in Malta by MovingToTheMed
This is lazy of me, but I'm not really sure where to start investigations. So, if you have already moved to Malta, driving over from UK with your dog(s) how did it go? Obviously we get the rabies shot/passport - and I have just seen a great ...
Yeah, we're pretty confident the sale will go through - we will be offering pet grooming services in Malta. Possibly based in Fgura but living in Marsaskala. if you've nothing better to do there is more about what we're up to at Moving ... Read More
Driving through Europe with our Dog - to settle in Malta by MovingToTheMed
This is lazy of me, but I'm not really sure where to start investigations. So, if you have already moved to Malta, driving over from UK with your dog(s) how did it go? Obviously we get the rabies shot/passport - and I have just seen a great ...
We are waiting on tenterhooks for the exchange of contracts on our house sale. Should have been today, but now looking like next week. If that goes ahead we will probably be leaving w/c 18th August, what about you? Cheers Matt Read More
Driving through Europe with our Dog - to settle in Malta by MovingToTheMed
This is lazy of me, but I'm not really sure where to start investigations. So, if you have already moved to Malta, driving over from UK with your dog(s) how did it go? Obviously we get the rabies shot/passport - and I have just seen a great ...
Hi Lesley, to be honest we are too busy getting ready to go to work out how we're going to get there yet! We'd love to go from Plymouth to Santander then across Spain, France and island hop Corsica, Sardinia, Scilly, Malta ideally. Here ... Read More
move to malta by yorkie lass
we want to move to malta my husband is a pensioner i am 53 how do we go about moving to malta :/ :/
Hi redmik - not sure if your comment directed to me - but my 2nd link is exactly the same as your link :) Matt Read More
Other (VRTs) now accepted by Transport Malta. by GuestPoster566
anyone bringing a vehicle into Malta from another member state will be able to present an original valid roadworthiness certificate (VRT) issued in another member state and showing the latest odometer reading by VOSA UK (Vehicle and Operator ...
Thanks for the heads up - this will be useful for us Matt Read More
Transfering personal belongings to Malta by zer0Index
Hi all, It's almost my time to move to Malta. Just a couple of weeks remaining, and I still haven't 100% figured out how to transport my personal stuff. The "Personal Stuff" is my PC, Consoles, Games and Speakers. So basically ...
Hi Lesley, We will also be driving over from the UK to Marsaskala in August to arrive in September after a bit of a road trip with our Collie X. We have decided to bring nothing with us (we are moving to a furnished apartment) except what we can ... Read More
move to malta by yorkie lass
we want to move to malta my husband is a pensioner i am 53 how do we go about moving to malta :/ :/
and just to be clear Yorkie Lass - the sticky thread referred to is the second of the links I gave, but could be the first one you check :) Read More
move to malta by yorkie lass
we want to move to malta my husband is a pensioner i am 53 how do we go about moving to malta :/ :/
First port of call I suggest are these links ... WHAT FOLLOWS APPLIES TO EU CITIZENS EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. and lastly ... Useful Websites & Blogs Matt Read More
Importing of vehicle from UK by jan48
Hi everyone Can anyonle please answer this question for us: If we bring a vehicle into Malta which we have had for less than two years, will have paid the Import Tax as is necessary, is there any time limit if we at some stage then wanted to sell ...
Hi Simone, My post might help - it has a link that'll let you discover the Registration Tax Importing, Registering and Taxing a Car from UK to Malta Read More
Catnip anti mosquito. by GuestPoster566
Now this could be fun, especially on Malta. Catnip is a natural mosquito repellent. In August 2010, entomologists at Iowa State University reported to the American Chemical Society that catnip is ten times more effective than DEET, the chemical ...
Ok, interesting - I have a very sweet tooth and suffer badly from any bites, my other half doesn't have a problem and also has no sweet tooth - so my only problem - addiction to sugar!! Read More
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 ...
Hi David, lots more qualified people than I on here, but my small contribution as follows. My Mum in Law spent 6 weeks in hospital recently. At least as good as UK .... but then instead of her going to a rehabilitation hospital as was planned she ... Read More
English Speaking Car Mechanic in Marsaskala - please recommend
Please could someone recommend a bona fide car mechanic in Marsaskala. MiL has had a new friend do some work to her Rav4 but it sounds a bit "dodgy" to us. Maria will be out in Malta next week and would like to have a professional look ... Read More
courier
You might try excess-baggage.com I haven't used them myself yet but have been in contact with regard our move and they are quick to respond. MKer recommended them after using them to ship from HK to Malta. They actually provide containers ... Read More
The Maltese way of living and doing things by PMgirl
Dear all, I need some advice. I have been in Malta for just one week but now I feel that so far for me Malta has been a great disappointment. I came here intending to stay for a year, but what I went thru for just one week makes me feel like Malta ...
Thanks to all posters - this is what is so wonderful about this forum and for me, the purpose of it. To find out the "warts-n-all" (or at least get a flavour of it). I have visited Malta many times but always for a week and always as a ... Read More
Learning Maltese? by RoyR5085
I am just curious but as expat learnt the Maltese language since moving to Malta or using the language in every day life...do the Maltese people have an expectation that you should do?
Thanks David - I'll search for the book ;) Read More
Learning Maltese? by RoyR5085
I am just curious but as expat learnt the Maltese language since moving to Malta or using the language in every day life...do the Maltese people have an expectation that you should do?
Hi David, thanks for your thoughts - it certainly can't do any harm! Terry mentioned giving it a go if we liked languages - but we don't have anything other than English (I got F at O level for french - after being in the top stream all ... Read More
Learning Maltese? by RoyR5085
I am just curious but as expat learnt the Maltese language since moving to Malta or using the language in every day life...do the Maltese people have an expectation that you should do?
I know that the usual recommendation is not to bother learning Maltese and MiL hasn't really learnt much in her 14+ years in Malta, but should you have an interest in doing so are there any recommended ways or places? Although we have always ... Read More
Moving to Mosta
Good luck with the move R&L - not sure if you've already posted about this but how are you getting there with your dogs? If driving we will be interested in your route and experiences on arrival! IF (and it's still a big if) all our ... Read More
Just a quick thank you!
I echo your sentiment Roy & Linda. We are edging closer to our own move and the advice and knowledge shared on this forum has been marvellous. Most grateful Matt (& Maria) :D Read More
Good and bad in Mosta? by RoyR5085
We love Malta and indeed we will be moving there very soon but like everywhere in the world there are always good and bad area's. Having been there now a few times I really cannot find the bad. We want to live in Mosta and wondering if anyone ...
Hi Roy & Linda - thanks for the info re Doggy Fun Park - we'll be driving over in September to Marsascala with our Collie X Matt Read More
Transfering personal belongings to Malta by zer0Index
Hi all, It's almost my time to move to Malta. Just a couple of weeks remaining, and I still haven't 100% figured out how to transport my personal stuff. The "Personal Stuff" is my PC, Consoles, Games and Speakers. So basically ...
Thanks for the heads up Tim, I'll check them out. See you in Marsacala by the end of September UK House sale seems to be progressing well now, so fingers crossed :) Read More
retiring to malta by adele21
Hi there, my name is Sue my husband is Stuart. We are making plans to move to Malta, be it at the early stages of planning. We looked at some apartments in June of this year and would like information on what to do next basically. We are in touch ...
Hi Gail, While I am not qualified to answer your questions - I don't even live in Malta yet (will be moving later this year). However my Mother in Law has lived there for many years and her pension is around the figure you quote. You should ... Read More
Is a VISA and, or work permit needed to live in Malta? by Oggie6854
Hello I am a British citizen and have read up on the subject but i'm hearing different things everywhere I look. I'm just looking for an answer or a link to a official website or something if possible. I'm going to be flying out to Malta within the ...
Yes thanks GeorgeinGozo and Ricky for your patience in explaining things, in this case to chrisc58, but often to me :) having a consistent. level headed, knowledgeable group of people that are "on the ground" is such a major boon to ... Read More
fine for not registering the car within 20 days by Fcar
I arrived in Malta at the end of 2013. Been driving my Italian car knowing I could do so for 6 months as a tourist. I applied for Maltese residency in mid march, and yesterday I picked up my ID card. Today I started to check what I should do to ...
Yes, I too am very interested in when the 20 or 30 days is said to have started. Thanks :) Read More
Driving through Europe with our Dog - to settle in Malta by MovingToTheMed
This is lazy of me, but I'm not really sure where to start investigations. So, if you have already moved to Malta, driving over from UK with your dog(s) how did it go? Obviously we get the rabies shot/passport - and I have just seen a great ...
More great help Terry - we'll be looking into this link on ferries. I sent an email to defra yesterday as the appropriate links on the EU site you provided where either broken or I couldn't read the language! I'd hoped it would be easy ... Read More
Driving through Europe with our Dog - to settle in Malta by MovingToTheMed
This is lazy of me, but I'm not really sure where to start investigations. So, if you have already moved to Malta, driving over from UK with your dog(s) how did it go? Obviously we get the rabies shot/passport - and I have just seen a great ...
Hi Terry, Hope this helps! You bet it does!! Sounds brilliant and much easier than I was expecting. Thank you for your kind help and link :thanks: Matt Read More
Driving through Europe with our Dog - to settle in Malta
This is lazy of me, but I'm not really sure where to start investigations. So, if you have already moved to Malta, driving over from UK with your dog(s) how did it go? Obviously we get the rabies shot/passport - and I have just seen a great ... Read More
Taking a dog on Air malta plane????? by mIssItalian6
Hi there im going over to malta in 2 months to adopt a dog but im really confused about air maltas policy that you cant have a dog in the cabin to and from the uk? How much would it cost for the dog to fly with me if it isn't in the cabin?? please ...
Thanks Terry - very useful info for us! Read More
bank account with no reference by corvaccio
I need to open a bank account here in Malta but I have no previous account in my home country. Is it possible? I know that will be long and difficult but can be achieved?
Thanks MKer for going to this trouble. This is useful stuff for those of us just about to take the plunge! I have been gathering links that I think will be useful for me (and others) at my Useful Websites & Blogs post. Creating a new section ... Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info for UK ExPats by GuestPoster566
Removed due to thread going off topic and cluttered again. No longer serving a useful purpose.
Hi Redmik - I see you have removed the "EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info for UK ExPats" Have you or do you have plans to repost at all? Please! Thanks Matt I tried unsuccessfully to PM you about this. Read More
Residency - Timeline by MovingToTheMed
[color=#1212EC]We are hoping to move to Malta in September/October this year and have been looking into this since February. Our original plan was to come across and immediately complete the legalities (e-card, car registration, social security ...
Exciting Update: Looks like all the theory and the great resource of this blog that I've been reading since the start of the year is just about to turn into practice! We have just accepted an offer on our house in the UK. Looks like we are ... Read More
average salary and cost of living in malta by claire&milos
hi peeps can anyone please give us a indication to the average monthley salary and the cost of basic living???
Good luck in Malta - I think certain IT and other jobs especially in the Gaming and Betting industries can also get tax breaks. Tip on finding apartment... Tweet that you want one and hashtag #Malta I'm NOT looking for one and I tweeted ... Read More
Sick Relative in Mater Dei by MovingToTheMed
Hello, Lately, I've been excitedly writing about our move to Malta by the end of the year. However, an unexpected turn of events may change or even necessitate we accelerate the plans. Mother-in-Law (MiL) developed a case of Shingles for her ...
Thank you so much Terry - this is all new to us, hadn't even started to think about such things as help from societies. That's very kind of you to share Matt :D Read More
Sick Relative in Mater Dei by MovingToTheMed
Hello, Lately, I've been excitedly writing about our move to Malta by the end of the year. However, an unexpected turn of events may change or even necessitate we accelerate the plans. Mother-in-Law (MiL) developed a case of Shingles for her ...
Just an interim update - perhaps for future people in our position Maria went over to Malta last Thursday straight to Mater Dei. She talked to her mothers consultant the next morning and the news is much better than we had thought. While she does ... Read More
Melita Refund, how long it REALLY takes? by gabrio
hi guys, i have closed my melita account on 28th feb 2014 and applied for a refund, with their procedure, delivered the router to their tech and they phisically collected the router and closed the internet access on 28th feb. I had a 100 euro ...
Just for comparison. In England, I'm paying over £60pm just for phone and internet with BT and am lucky to get 512k - and that's shared between 50 householders. It's called Longreach Broadband - because we are more than 5km from an exchange. ... Read More
Residency - Timeline by MovingToTheMed
[color=#1212EC]We are hoping to move to Malta in September/October this year and have been looking into this since February. Our original plan was to come across and immediately complete the legalities (e-card, car registration, social security ...
...that's whats doing it for me too!! :D Hi David, We started our 'little project' with the ideas that you wrote (so well) about. We came up with mind maps about what we needed to do in the UK, in Malta, about legalities and about setting up in ... Read More
Sick Relative in Mater Dei by MovingToTheMed
Hello, Lately, I've been excitedly writing about our move to Malta by the end of the year. However, an unexpected turn of events may change or even necessitate we accelerate the plans. Mother-in-Law (MiL) developed a case of Shingles for her ...
Oh yes, sorry - she has been a resident for over 13 years but since her husband passed away has no other relatives on the island, until we can get out there. Read More