mdavid
French expat in Malta
Forum posts
54
Contacts
10
About me
French
Lives in Sliema
Speaks French / English
Registration: 28 August 2014
e- residence cards by inherent
I have been researching the idea of living in Malta. But I find that the administration relating to e- residents cards are in disarray and it might be some considerable time before I receive my e- residents card. Unless of course information that ...
Yes it changed for the better : we applied for e-residence a few months ago and got it 3/4 weeks later. You can save a lot of time by reading very carefully the guidelines (they're pretty clear) and providing all the relevant documents on your ... Read More
Being ripped off!? Not here... by nilonilonilo
Sometimes i read stories here, people complaining about how they always get ripped off for being a foreigner and such ... I would like to offer some other experiences, which show that as far as I can tell, Maltese people are super generous and ...
I did most of this in fact, everything went perfectly fine and prices were fair. Still very happy with my house and still very good friends with the project manager (who's Maltese btw) :) Read More
Being ripped off!? Not here... by nilonilonilo
Sometimes i read stories here, people complaining about how they always get ripped off for being a foreigner and such ... I would like to offer some other experiences, which show that as far as I can tell, Maltese people are super generous and ...
I just moved to Senglea (after a year in Sliema), and I'm experiencing the exact same things : neighbours welcoming us, helping us, repairs in the house made for free or for a ridiculous amount, everybody saying "hello" in the streets ... Read More
Cheap (second-hand?) furniture by bernie_iris_fabian_david
Hi there, Does anyone have any idea where we could find cheap furniture in Malta? We need a new mirror cabinet for the bathroom (the old one is going to fall apart soon...) and something for the kitchen/living room to store food (a few cheap ...
And every Sunday there's the flea market in Birgu... Read More
eResidence accepted with shared accommodation? by merlinnu80
Hello everyone! I am planning to move to Malta next month and i'm not sure I understood all the info about e residence. If I'll choose to live in a shared house will it be accepted as proof of address to obtain my eResidence ? Many ...
Oh, we probably didn't apply on the same category. In my case it was form A "Employed/Self Employed", and I was really surprised when I realized a proof of residence wasn't requested. It's probably different re. self sufficient. Read More
eResidence accepted with shared accommodation? by merlinnu80
Hello everyone! I am planning to move to Malta next month and i'm not sure I understood all the info about e residence. If I'll choose to live in a shared house will it be accepted as proof of address to obtain my eResidence ? Many ...
Surprisingly I wasn't asked for any proof of residence when filing for my eResidence in December (and I got my card 3 weeks later). Read More
Social Security Number by PMgirl
Hello, I just arrived in Malta and I heard that I need to have a social security number in order to be able to apply for jobs and my application to be considered. Is this correct? I am a bit confused because I thought that it is the other way ...
Unless you work as self-employed :) in that case you need to get a SSN before declaring yourself. Read More
Is it this hard finding good apartments right now? by Wrongholebutherewego
Sorry if there are threads. Please redirect me then. I'll have to go in a minute and only have Internet in the apartment I'm staying at. I've spoken to several real estate agents. They say prices have gone up 40 percent the last 6 ...
Just my recent experience : we arrived a month ago and found an appartment in sliema in 3 days with a real estate agent (maisonnette, two bedrooms, nicely furnished, in a quiet street and close to the sea on both sides of the street, 830 ... Read More
Supermarket around Gzira? by Wrongholebutherewego
It's me again :D I'm seeing a real estate agent tomorrow and Im still trying to figure out where i wanna live. I'm thinking close to a supermarket would be nice hence considering st Julian's. I'll be working in ta'xbiex ...
Interested too in the water delivery ! We have a brita jar in the appartment, but this thing takes AGES to filter just a few drops, I'm bored :) Read More
Rainbow crossing Floriana by robpw2
To support LGBT rights around the world various towns and cities have been painting a Zebra crossing rainbow colours similar to that of the LGBT pride flag. Whilst in Floriana today just down the road from Valletta we noticed they have also done ...
Well, considering how disproportionate your reaction is to such a tiny event, I guess it gave you a significantly worse life and I'm really sorry about that. Read More
Rainbow crossing Floriana by robpw2
To support LGBT rights around the world various towns and cities have been painting a Zebra crossing rainbow colours similar to that of the LGBT pride flag. Whilst in Floriana today just down the road from Valletta we noticed they have also done ...
Life isn't perfect as you said, and that's exactly why I want my tax money to be used for helping people having a better life. That means I'm happy it is spent to help the old people having a better quality of life, and helping the ... Read More
Rainbow crossing Floriana by robpw2
To support LGBT rights around the world various towns and cities have been painting a Zebra crossing rainbow colours similar to that of the LGBT pride flag. Whilst in Floriana today just down the road from Valletta we noticed they have also done ...
Wow, I'm glad for you that your lifestyle choice of being retired is paid by the majority and that nobody in the world feels that you'd better be in prison, psychiatric hospital or dead for not working. Read More
Initial Rent Payment by drew333
Hi, I am moving to Malta next week and will be staying in a hotel for a few days whilst I look for a place to rent. I have been told before that payment for rent is usually by cash but am a bit unsure whether this applies to the initial payment. If ...
We're arriving next week and were wondering too, as we're a bit reluctant to travel with so much cash with us... Good to hear that some landlords accept bank transfers ! Read More
Excess baggage. by GuestPoster566
A question. Each person on Air Malta is allowed 20kg hold baggage and 10kg cabin baggage. Now; excess baggage may be purchased (at phenomenal rates); E13.50 per kilo (online purchase) or E17 per kilo at the airport. (in 5kg increments) So, 30 kg ...
Yep, we've seen that when we bought our tickets a month ago and were kind of... O___O (and so we decided to sell pretty much everything we own and come as light as possible, then buy what we need once settled in Malta) And you are right, the ... Read More
Desperately need help getting to Malta from Sicily! by Sam4321
We're in a bit of a state. We're stuck in Sicily with a car, is there a quick way out? We've been in Sicily for the last three nights. We were due on the first ferry to Malta this morning, but that got cancelled due to bad weather, so ...
Sorry to hear that Sam, hope everything quickly turns out fine Read More
Help - best mobile - internet connections in Malta by mjg1305
Hi Weve finally done it and booked an arrival date in Malta - no more return flights for us! At the moment we have two mobiles and a tablet through the EE network over here. Anyone know if we can have all this unblocked and could use it in Malta - ...
Hey rob, is there something wrong with melita ? i was planning to go with them as they seemed the cheapest, but maybe their network is crap ? Read More
Self employment : taxes, healthcare, blablah by mdavid
Hi ! I'm trying to gather informations but there are some things that are still unclear for me (and remember I'm French and that my understanding of English is often unreliable :) ). So we'll be moving from Paris to Malta next month and ...
I remember now : a few years ago my partner had an ear infection while we were staying in Gozo. He went to the healthcare center, waited a bit and got very good care. And paid nothing. Read More
Self employment : taxes, healthcare, blablah by mdavid
Hi ! I'm trying to gather informations but there are some things that are still unclear for me (and remember I'm French and that my understanding of English is often unreliable :) ). So we'll be moving from Paris to Malta next month and ...
Thanks so much, this is exactly the information I was looking for. Lucky me, I just got my teeth checked before I lost french social security, and everything was ok. I promised to never skip flossing, so I guess I'll just have to keep my word on ... Read More
Self employment : taxes, healthcare, blablah
Hi ! I'm trying to gather informations but there are some things that are still unclear for me (and remember I'm French and that my understanding of English is often unreliable :) ). So we'll be moving from Paris to Malta next month and ... Read More
part time self employment by Mkinga
Hi Everyone, I am looking for information about the costs of part time self employment. How much is social security? How much is the tax? My husband has full time employment, so my social security is also covered by this but I don't know if I ...
(don't hesitate to tell me if I should better open my own thread instead of hijacking this one!) Read More
part time self employment by Mkinga
Hi Everyone, I am looking for information about the costs of part time self employment. How much is social security? How much is the tax? My husband has full time employment, so my social security is also covered by this but I don't know if I ...
If I may ask a few questions about my own case : what's called "part time self employment" in this case ? I will be self employed once settled (and that will be my only job) but it won't take many hours, at least the first months, ... Read More
French guys moving to Gozo (?) : hello everyone ! by mdavid
Hi everyone, I'm new here as you can see so let me introduce myself and my expat project ! I'm David, 39 yo, from Paris, France. My english is not too bad (I guess...) but my native language is french so please my apologies in advance for ...
Thanks for the tips Duxx. Yes we want quiet after Paris (and sadly these last days more than ever). It's true I hadn't considered St Julian and Sliema but you're right, Is should be a bit more open :) And I never considered the fact that ... Read More
French guys moving to Gozo (?) : hello everyone ! by mdavid
Hi everyone, I'm new here as you can see so let me introduce myself and my expat project ! I'm David, 39 yo, from Paris, France. My english is not too bad (I guess...) but my native language is french so please my apologies in advance for ...
We won't have office jobs (we're both self employed and planning to keep things as-is and work from home as we do in Paris) and we both like long walks... (well, maybe we won't like them as much once the maltese heat kicks in) Read More
French guys moving to Gozo (?) : hello everyone ! by mdavid
Hi everyone, I'm new here as you can see so let me introduce myself and my expat project ! I'm David, 39 yo, from Paris, France. My english is not too bad (I guess...) but my native language is french so please my apologies in advance for ...
Hello expats ! many thanks again for all the informations you provided, whether on this thread or all around the forum, your expat-wisdom and your expat-experience have been a great help for us. So, the big move is planned on March 1st (yup, ... Read More
Caricaturist by Nicky0014
Good morning We are coming to Malta next year to get married, we have never visited Malta but have made the decision based purely on what we have heard about the Island. Amongst other things we are hoping to hire a caricaturist for a few hours to ...
just pm'd you with the info ! Read More
Caricaturist by Nicky0014
Good morning We are coming to Malta next year to get married, we have never visited Malta but have made the decision based purely on what we have heard about the Island. Amongst other things we are hoping to hire a caricaturist for a few hours to ...
Hello, last time we were in Malta we rented a room and the owner was, among other things, a caricaturist. She's really fun and talented. I can pm you the details if you wish ? Read More
Open a B&B in Malta for a EU citizen by Jack-P
Dear all, My name is Jack and i'm French. I have the project (it's just the beginning) to open a B&B at Gozo. I would like to know what is process for that ? Do I have to create a company? Do I have to have an authorization from any ...
Hi Jack, I'm french too and somehow in the same process :) as we are on the english forum I answer in english, but feel free to pm me in french if you wish. From the informations I've gathered so far, in order to open a b&b in Malta you ... Read More
French guys moving to Gozo (?) : hello everyone ! by mdavid
Hi everyone, I'm new here as you can see so let me introduce myself and my expat project ! I'm David, 39 yo, from Paris, France. My english is not too bad (I guess...) but my native language is french so please my apologies in advance for ...
Thanks Robert but we're not in the process of buying property in Malta right now, that would mean selling our flat in Paris and we need the income it can generate to get us started ! (and before we even consider buying, I think we need to spend ... Read More
French guys moving to Gozo (?) : hello everyone ! by mdavid
Hi everyone, I'm new here as you can see so let me introduce myself and my expat project ! I'm David, 39 yo, from Paris, France. My english is not too bad (I guess...) but my native language is french so please my apologies in advance for ...
Ahah mantonas, no harm done :) And thank you for your answer. For those who might be interested : I still have to figure out the rental contract issue, but with the informations I've gathered so far what is sure is that I will need to get a ... Read More
French guys moving to Gozo (?) : hello everyone ! by mdavid
Hi everyone, I'm new here as you can see so let me introduce myself and my expat project ! I'm David, 39 yo, from Paris, France. My english is not too bad (I guess...) but my native language is french so please my apologies in advance for ...
Yep coxf0001, Redmik is right : this is meditation (mindfulness) I teach :) Redmik, thanks for your answers. I know that none of these ideas would generate much income, but we don't need that much. Our flat in Paris (minus charges and the ... Read More
French guys moving to Gozo (?) : hello everyone ! by mdavid
Hi everyone, I'm new here as you can see so let me introduce myself and my expat project ! I'm David, 39 yo, from Paris, France. My english is not too bad (I guess...) but my native language is french so please my apologies in advance for ...
Thanks for your answer ! I wasn't afraid at all, just wondering... as I said, we never had any trouble before and we didn't hide or show anything, just as we usually do in France. And from what I've experienced in Gozo it is as you said ... Read More
French guys moving to Gozo (?) : hello everyone !
Hi everyone, I'm new here as you can see so let me introduce myself and my expat project ! I'm David, 39 yo, from Paris, France. My english is not too bad (I guess...) but my native language is french so please my apologies in advance for ... Read More