Bernie
@bernie_iris_fabian_david
Austrian citizen
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About me
Austrian
Lives in Innsbruck, Tyrol
Speaks English, German, Spanish, basic Italian
Registration: 21 July 2015
Teaching English in Malta by StephanieDesira
Hi :) I'm looking into coming to Malta for sometime and i was wondering what course of certificates I need to tach English in Malta? Thanks :)
@Silver81 I've sent you a PM Read More
Driving to Malta by ChrisandrachelHolland
Dear Friends, What is the recommended route to drive a car from the UK to Malta? and, what are the hidden costs? Best regards Chris and Rachel
I have just checked ferry connections, as I was also thinking about driving down to Malta this summer (but from Austria - not the UK). As an alternative to the Virtu Ferries connection from Pozzallo (Sicily) - which is rather expensive - Grimaldi ... Read More
Language schools work. by Gary1957
How come there are so many language schools in Malta - is there such a big demand for language learning in a rather small country? I'm a certified teacher (62) based in Bangkok (Th.). I teach English, German, Dutch and Geography. Have a EU ...
Hey there, I'm in Austria. Sorry for the late reply, it was the Christmas holidays here, so I didn't find the time to write - but I've just sent you an e-mail. Read More
Language schools work. by Gary1957
How come there are so many language schools in Malta - is there such a big demand for language learning in a rather small country? I'm a certified teacher (62) based in Bangkok (Th.). I teach English, German, Dutch and Geography. Have a EU ...
Hey Gary, First of all - the language schools mostly cater to incoming students, i.e. many students from Spain, Italy, other European countries, Russia, the Middle East, and also Japan and Colombia come to Malta to study English, as Malta has a ... Read More
considering Malta? here's my honest recap after 5+ years by scareglow
Every experience is different of course, but after 5+ years and knowing a lot of expats from all over the world this is what you have to expect: - expect racism if you're from Scandinavia or look Scandinavian. The locals tend to blame rising ...
I agree with most of what's been said above. A few comments I'd like to add: I personally don't find driving in Malta that bad - I mean, there are lots of bad drivers, but it's not war... I'd say it's the same as in ... Read More
Rural Malta
On Malta I'd suggest looking into the south around Siggiewi or Zurrieq, or north west, e.g. Manikata, or maybe around Mgarr. I must say though that I know these areas just from hiking trips or visits as a tourist, I've lived in Mellieha and ... Read More
Room to rent
have you tried airbnb and facebook groups? https://www.facebook.com/groups/1449306665345767/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/722445004478175/?hc_location=group (...) Read More
Driving across Europe from Uk to Malta by ItsMrsGray
Hello, My husband and I moving to Malta em Feb and we are planning to drive there with our 2 years-old boy. We will obsviously stop for sightseeing and we think will be impossible to do it straight with a toddler.... Has anyone done this trip ...
When we did the journey from Austria to Malta (ferry from Livorno to Palermo), and then back from Malta to Austria (driving all the way) back in 2016, our two children aged five and one-and-a-half were fine. But they are used to longer trips in the ... Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
BTW, I just found the blog by the ex-expat I mentioned above (the one from Scotland): https://ourmaltamove.wordpress.com/ I really wholeheartedly advise you to check it out... About pollution, she writes: "Breathing in fumes and dust ... Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
Sorry I can't help with a suggestion for a place to live, either... as Ray said further up, the only way to find a place that suits you is to come look for yourself... Your posts remind me a bit of an ex-member of this site who attempted to ... Read More
Is It worth bringing my car to malta from uk by Alfie97AA
just passed my test and got a really nice car worth around 3 grand , is it worth bringing to Malta ? Also do I have to put Malta plates on ? Is car insurance cheep in Malta ? Also would it cost a lot to bring it to Malta ? Hope someone can ...
Regarding Q1: No. I know of 2 German expats who brought their cars over and had no problems registering them. We drove our Austrian car as tourists in Malta for 3 months and never had any problems either. Read More
Import Car with steer on the left (example Poland, Holland) by MarcelMarcelMarcel
Hi, I'm getting ready to move to Malta and I'm wondering if it's allowed to import a car with the steer on the left into Malta? I've owned the car for over 2 years and I see you don't have to pay import tax then so it should be ...
No, never mentioned anything. We drove our car down from Austria and used it in Malta for three months in 2016, and it never was a problem, either. Read More
Import Car with steer on the left (example Poland, Holland) by MarcelMarcelMarcel
Hi, I'm getting ready to move to Malta and I'm wondering if it's allowed to import a car with the steer on the left into Malta? I've owned the car for over 2 years and I see you don't have to pay import tax then so it should be ...
Friends of ours imported their car from Germany (with the steering wheel on the 'correct' side ;-) ) and it wasn't a problem. Read More
Transportation Malta/ Gozo ? by MaltaMyst
Hi, Can anyone recommends a decent/ budget transportation option from North Malta to Central Gozo, for 1 Person plus couple of suitcases and some bags ? Thank you in advance, :)
Just a little update re rental cars: I just booked a rental car through holidayautos - 75 euros for 10 days, including extra excess insurance. So yes, 75 euros for a taxi is crazy! Read More
Transportation Malta/ Gozo ? by MaltaMyst
Hi, Can anyone recommends a decent/ budget transportation option from North Malta to Central Gozo, for 1 Person plus couple of suitcases and some bags ? Thank you in advance, :)
Where in the north are you? You might want to try Billy's car hire in Mellieha - I haven't used them myself, but heard their prices are ok. Or maybe Maltatransfer.com I used them 5 years ago and was satisfied, but it was just an airport ... Read More
Transportation Malta/ Gozo ? by MaltaMyst
Hi, Can anyone recommends a decent/ budget transportation option from North Malta to Central Gozo, for 1 Person plus couple of suitcases and some bags ? Thank you in advance, :)
How about the public buses and the ferry? Buses in Malta take you directly to the ferry terminal, the ferry is not expensive if you travel as a foot passenger (in fact, you don't pay at all for the way from Malta to Gozo, only when you go back ... Read More
Recommend a road map by andy5m
In your opinion, what is the best road map for Malta (inc. Gozo, and Comino)? Where can it be bought? Thank you in advance
Google street view! I'm serious, it's very useful and gives you a clear idea of the actual state and/or width of roads. Apart from that, we've found the MAZe to be useful. ... Read More
Organic farms : buying direct from the farmer by andy5m
Has anyone experience of this on Malta Island (not Gozo) ? If so, could you buy what you needed (small quantity for your family`s weekly needs), or would the farmer only sell to you in bulk? Any comments much appreciated.
I agree! Cows' milk is only for "silly cows"... People should actually drink sheep's milk - as most of them are sheep ;) Read More
Car Rental Advice by Marjus5
Hello, I'm visiting Malta with my family during the Christmas holidays and we were thinking to rent a car to move around. Which company would you advise as for cheapest price and reliability? Thank in advance!
I'd beware of ***... Have used them several times, but the last time I did (last summer for 10 days) they tried to rip me off by not releasing the €1300 they had charged (or actually withheld) from my credit card as an excess. When I ... Read More
Is this salary enough to support a family? by kimberlyc86
Hello, I've looked through the topics and read what there is to read about cost of living etc but I am wondering if someone can help me with more specifics? My husband was offered a job that pays about 2,500 Euro a month after tax in Lija. We ...
The trouble is, this seems to be the standard salary for bus drivers at Malta Public Transport, see here: https://www.publictransport.com.mt/en/work-with-us#busdrivers Makes you wonder if it wouldn't be better to boycott the company - after ... Read More
Is this salary enough to support a family? by kimberlyc86
Hello, I've looked through the topics and read what there is to read about cost of living etc but I am wondering if someone can help me with more specifics? My husband was offered a job that pays about 2,500 Euro a month after tax in Lija. We ...
I've talked to some bus drivers and they have confirmed working conditions and salary aren't that great... Which I can imagine - have you actually been to Malta and seen what bus drivers have to put up with every day - bad roads which are ... Read More
Car Rental Advice by Marjus5
Hello, I'm visiting Malta with my family during the Christmas holidays and we were thinking to rent a car to move around. Which company would you advise as for cheapest price and reliability? Thank in advance!
Could you send me a pm with more info, too? Might be an interesting option for my next stay... Read More
Water filter: which is best?
We bought our Britta filter in Pama in Mosta and have been satisfied with it. Read More
Organic farms : buying direct from the farmer by andy5m
Has anyone experience of this on Malta Island (not Gozo) ? If so, could you buy what you needed (small quantity for your family`s weekly needs), or would the farmer only sell to you in bulk? Any comments much appreciated.
Re milk: I personally don't like milk that much (only in my cereals, and even there mostly mixed with yoghurt), so I'm no expert on that. I actually even prefer the UHT milk they sell in Italy or Spain (the one that has an expiry date of a ... Read More
Online shopping in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Malta? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
True. We used book depositary in Malta, too. Read More
Renting and landlords by PmcC
Hi can anyone tell me if you sign a two year lease can the landlord put up the rent after first year.Am thinking of moving for our last year in malta. Will probably have to break our lease if I find somewhere we like.So we will loose our deposit.Can ...
Just out of curiosity (I don't have that much cash, unfortunately), wouldn't it be easier (and not illegal) to just split the amount, as in fly to Malta with, say 8000 € first, catch another flight back to the UK or wherever the next ... Read More
Noise in Malta : where is it most quiet? by andy5m
Are there still any quiet pockets on Malta Island (not Gozo)? Not so noisy, fewer cars? Are Manikata or Imgarr worth considering for a quiet life? Any advice greatly appreciated.
I'd say the tourists and tour buses are mainly found near the Mdina gate, and maybe round the parish church and up to the catacombs, but the rest of the town is rather quiet. The road to Dingli is a bit busy maybe, but nothing compared to other ... Read More
How to save money in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Malta? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about saving ...
matm911, do you think your landlord would be willing to "swap" Austrian tenants - seeing that we're from Austria, too :) I guess with a nice flat at that price, I'd finally be able convince my better half to move to Malta for ... Read More
Noise in Malta : where is it most quiet? by andy5m
Are there still any quiet pockets on Malta Island (not Gozo)? Not so noisy, fewer cars? Are Manikata or Imgarr worth considering for a quiet life? Any advice greatly appreciated.
I'd say that it depends more on "where"in a certain village you live than on the village itself. There are quiet places in Mellieha, for example, but if you live close to the main road, it's not quiet at all. With Manikata, the ... Read More
Pet in an apartment by lukata
Hello, I moved to Malta one week ago and I am searching for an apartment. The problem is that I have a cat, I know that there are pet-friendly options, but I know that it is very difficult to find. My question is what could happen if I will bring it ...
I wouldn't mention the cat while you're searching for a flat, and once you've found a place you like and it comes to talking details with the landlord (not the agent), I'd mention the cat - that is, after the landlord has already ... Read More
Advice on best type of car for B-roads by andy5m
I`m looking to buy a car in Malta. Can anyone recommend a small, economical, reliable car that can handle Malta`s B roads? ; Ideally, a car that can be readily bought new from a dealer, or sometimes available second hand. Which dealers ...
I've had several rental cars in Malta - so far, I was happiest with the Asian cars. My favourites were a Hyunday i10, which was small and good for Malta, and a Kia Rio (a bit bigger and nicer for a family of 4). I personally don't like the ... Read More
Letting Agents by Rachelgarn
Hi guys Can anyone recommend letting agents for accommodation to rent in the north of the island. I have expressed interest in several properties through Frank Salt and emailed on several occasions and get no response other than generic emails ...
We found Kurt Muscat from Dhelia to be good. But that was one-and-a-half years ago... We dealt with him in person when we already were in Malta, but he's also on facebook. Read More
Where to cash a cheque in Malta (in 2017) ?
I second that. Take your passport and the checque and wait in the queue, they'll pay out the cash without any problems Read More
Driving from London to Malta
There is only one passenger ferry company to Malta (Virtu ferries), and they only do one route (Pozzallo/Sicily - Valletta). So you'll have to take a ferry to Sicily first, then drive through the island and catch the catamaran in Pozzallo. Read More
CAR FERRY FROM ITALY MAINLAND by Chalks1
:/ Hi everyone, I'm driving down from the UK in April and hope for a nice leisurely drive through France and Italy. I see that the shortest ferry route from Italy (mainland) to Sicily doesn't take cars. I'm sure there are plenty of ...
The last time I checked (this summer), there was only the Malta-Pozzallo and Palermo-Livorno option... Gollcher looked promising in the beginning (this spring they said they were negotiating so they could also take passengers on), but my guess is ... Read More
English Expat looking for a good, cheap and cheerful Flat/Houseshare. by richardhaith
Hi All I will be returning to Malta shortly to work again, please advise any flat/houseshares available? Thanks, Richard.
Welcome :) Good luck with your search! Read More
pay of sales assistant and pay of cashier.
I don't have personal experience in this field but a friend (TCN) told me she got paid the minimum wage and not a cent more... I think in many cases cashiers and sales assistants are the same people anyway. Read More
Street food in Malta? by No.57A
Hi all, we are a couple and we run a successful street food business in London. I know it might seem silly but even though London is beautiful I've been here for too long and we were looking somewhere else to go. Malta is on the top of our list ...
Not much point in posting on here then! If you have the same attitude to customers I guess you will last about 5 minutes! RayOr who knows, looking at some Maltese businesses (not all, though), this might be as well be just the right attitude ;) Read More
Could I trust the 82 or 85 bus to get me to work on time? by jmuthe
I am moving to Malta because I was able to find a job in Zejtun. Eventually I plan on finding my own apartment near the job, and getting my own car. However, I want to start the job first ,make sure I like it, and then look for an apartment and ...
Like Ray said, select the my next bus feature, it will give you a map on which you can click on bus stops, then click on real time info. The app gives you all buses that are going to arrive within the next 30 minutes. It is accurate most of the ... Read More
Bewildering descriptions, terrible photographs, awful Search criteria by JewelZA
Greetings all. I am in Cape Town South Africa, mentally packing for Malta. I've spent hours scouring accomm. agency sites and have a headache! Many of the housing terms are unfamiliar to me. So please help me for I come from a simple ...
I totally agree with Gozomo. Search for posts on this site by felinefine and you'll see why coming here unprepared is not a good idea. Read More
Bewildering descriptions, terrible photographs, awful Search criteria by JewelZA
Greetings all. I am in Cape Town South Africa, mentally packing for Malta. I've spent hours scouring accomm. agency sites and have a headache! Many of the housing terms are unfamiliar to me. So please help me for I come from a simple ...
Yes, but only that one quote and not the rest of the thread... at least on my phone. When I hit reply on the phone I can't see what I'm replying to, on the PC I can scroll up... Strange. But I think we're getting a bit off topic... Read More
Bewildering descriptions, terrible photographs, awful Search criteria by JewelZA
Greetings all. I am in Cape Town South Africa, mentally packing for Malta. I've spent hours scouring accomm. agency sites and have a headache! Many of the housing terms are unfamiliar to me. So please help me for I come from a simple ...
Are you on facebook? Because you'll find that facebook is Malta's idea of "the internet" - basically the ONLY online source for up-to-date information. Websites (including official websites, websites of major companies, and estate ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Malta? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
What post are you referring to?Very strange: I saw somebody who wrote that they still had a very low price for rent after 2 years. I asked: what is a low pricew and it seems I am in another toppic. Sorry, I just responded and thougt I did good, ... Read More
Apartment rental-Landlord entry by NewPoster2017
When renting do you ever feel like the property isnt really yours ? I always find myself turning laptop off and putting it away in cupboard incase landlord comes in,hiding personal letters etc. I think they can't come in without warning ...
I've rented all my life (not only in Malta) and so far haven't had any major issues with that. I've had good relationships with all landlords so far, and convinced them that I'd look after their property - so no real need for ... Read More
Bewildering descriptions, terrible photographs, awful Search criteria by JewelZA
Greetings all. I am in Cape Town South Africa, mentally packing for Malta. I've spent hours scouring accomm. agency sites and have a headache! Many of the housing terms are unfamiliar to me. So please help me for I come from a simple ...
Hi there, first things first: forget the agency sites! If you plan on renting (which most expats here in Malta, including myself, would most definitely recommend - at least at first, until you get settled) it is vital to SEE the place (abnd I mean ... Read More
How to get a Tallinja Card ??? by Knownowt
How do we get a Tallinja Card as we are both Retired. Thanks in Advance
Fair enough, that's really nice of them! I applied online, it was really straightforward - in fact, I wasn't even in Malta when I applied, I had the card sent to a friend's address. But you can also apply at the bus terminus. Read More
Contaminated eggs in Malta by MaltaCommando
As you would have probably read by now, contaminated eggs have been found in Malta. After saying there was no contaminated eggs, the health directorate then said indeed there was, 8 out of 20 eggs were contaminated. Now, miraculously, they have ...
I hardly eat any eggs so I didn't take much notice of this at all, but I just read that in the part of Austria I'm from, this poison has been found in 11 samples (I have no idea how many samples they tested in total), so it's certainly ... Read More
How to get a Tallinja Card ??? by Knownowt
How do we get a Tallinja Card as we are both Retired. Thanks in Advance
You don't get a tallinja card at the local council. The tallinja card is the bus card... Maybe you mean the kartanzjan? Read More
Looking for apartment by lidjs
Hello ! I am a slovenian student, searching for a small apartment in Malta. Is here anyone from Slovenia, that can help me or is there anyone looking for a flatmate ? :) thanks
We used multiple agents, both on FB and in "real life", in the end we had to decide between two properties from two different agents and opted for the one who we found through FB, because the location of the property was better for us... ... Read More
Driving lessons by jeniRis
Hello, I am looking for an automatic driving teacher. recommendations are welcome THANK U
That actually has to do with the car, not with Malta or with driving on the left... I've driven a range of rental cars, both in Malta and in other countries, and all I can say is you ALWAYS have to familiarise yourself with where all the ... Read More
long term car lease by Corrin
Hiya, does anyone lease a car? How much does it cost you for a family sized car and where would you recommend hiring from? Corrin x
Just out of curiosity - do you have problems with full buses not even stopping to let anyone on in Gozo, too? I was trying to catch a bus from Xemxija to Mosta (wanted to go to Lidl) today after work, and a total of 8 buses were too full and ... Read More
long term car lease by Corrin
Hiya, does anyone lease a car? How much does it cost you for a family sized car and where would you recommend hiring from? Corrin x
What I know for sure is that now in the summer the rental prices have almost doubled at the airport companies... rented a car for 9 days at the end of July for less than 20 € a day, now in August I've booked with the same company, it's ... Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Were your professional qualifications recognised in Malta? What country did you complete your qualifications in? What profession are you in? Did you have to go through any formalities to get your qualifications recognised, such ...
RE bus drivers, just saw this on facebook: Are you a Bus Driver? Would you like to work in Sunny Malta? We are looking for bus driver to join one of the most important companies on the island! In order to apply you have to be OVER 24 YEAR OF ... Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Is this water from the mains (usually - but not always - in the kitchen) or from the water tank on the roof? (Usually in the bathroom) The lid of the water tank might be broken or even missing, so there is dirt inside... we had this last year, so I ... Read More
Euro 20 electricity/water card amounting to Euro 1550 by Bluebreeze
Hello Guys, I am in the process of renting an apartment in Valletta for 2 months (November - December). I would really appreciate if you help me understand the concept of electricity card. I noticed when reading about this subject some in Malta ...
I would definitely ask how many kwh you get, irrespective of who the landlord is. Read More
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property on Malta. by GuestPoster566
Hints & Tips for considering when looking to rent property. Compiled from other's contributions to this blog and personal experience. Beware of agents! Some are good but many are predatory and will try to set you up with something that is ...
Usually if you terminate the contract before its term, you lose your deposit, which is 1 month's rent. Read More
Euro 20 electricity/water card amounting to Euro 1550 by Bluebreeze
Hello Guys, I am in the process of renting an apartment in Valletta for 2 months (November - December). I would really appreciate if you help me understand the concept of electricity card. I noticed when reading about this subject some in Malta ...
That completely depends on what the landlord has set the card reader on... for electricity to be calculated you use kwh (kilowatt hours, what many refer to as 'units'), and with these readers the landlord can usually set how much is charged ... Read More
How to save money in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Malta? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about saving ...
Depending on what you eat, food can be really cheap, too... just had great fish (don't know the name, some small ones, it said not farmed) which I bought in the fish shop in Mellieha for a bit more than 2 €, last week I had a nice tuna ... Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Were your professional qualifications recognised in Malta? What country did you complete your qualifications in? What profession are you in? Did you have to go through any formalities to get your qualifications recognised, such ...
What I know for a fact is that there are lots of Italians working as bus drivers at the moment - just listened to a conversation between one driving and one on the way to work, one said he was from Sicily, and he mentionned that it was more or less ... Read More
How are you coping in the heat? by GozoMo
How are you coping in this heat? I am sitting in a lovely air conditioned room I don't know how we would manage without it.
Sorry to hear that, clexa, but they say the heatwave is over now and it's cooling down... I'm still sitting out here on the promenade enjoying the warm night - back in Austria it's 12 degrees right now, I'm so glad I'm here in ... Read More
Looking to have a drink
Where are you going to be staying? Read More
Job offer and relocating to Malta (2017) looking for advise by EmmiV
Hello everyone :) Same as many here I am considering the big step of moving to Malta. I have a job offer from a nice company for an exciting new position and am awaiting an offer from their side. Being a resident of the Netherlands, a small and ...
I know there are nice places in Xemxija, friends of mine got an amazing apartment there, but often the cheaper ones are only built for the summer (windows and doors let in cold air, walls are wet, ...), same in Mellieha - Ghadira area... Read More
How are you coping in the heat? by GozoMo
How are you coping in this heat? I am sitting in a lovely air conditioned room I don't know how we would manage without it.
I love the heat, but stay in the shade of course. Spending my lunch break (working despite the public holiday) under a tree outside in Mellieha right now. I can't stand ACs, they give me a headache and dry, itchy eyes... After work I'll be ... Read More
Job offer and relocating to Malta (2017) looking for advise by EmmiV
Hello everyone :) Same as many here I am considering the big step of moving to Malta. I have a job offer from a nice company for an exciting new position and am awaiting an offer from their side. Being a resident of the Netherlands, a small and ...
As for areas, I'd suggest you look into Mgarr in the north-west, Mellieha maybe (but AFTER the summer), probably also Xemxija (but houses there tend to be even worse build quality than the Maltese 'standard'), both in the north, or in ... Read More
Moving to Malta from the UK by Tim101232
Hello all. New to the site, so would love some feedback if anyone has any :) My name's Tim, im 28, I've been looking more and more into possibly moving to malta from my home country of England. I'm a fully qualified Plumbing, heating ...
Can't really comment about running a car but heard insurance is cheaper than elsewhere... Accommodation wise, as GozoMo said there are lots of posts here on the forum.. You might consider Marsaskala or the south in general as flats tend to be ... Read More
Job offer and relocating to Malta (2017) looking for advise by EmmiV
Hello everyone :) Same as many here I am considering the big step of moving to Malta. I have a job offer from a nice company for an exciting new position and am awaiting an offer from their side. Being a resident of the Netherlands, a small and ...
And yes, I can also confirm even long let prices vary greatly from season to season, and if you come in summer you'll be paying the summer price all year round... so best to rent (long let) after September/October... Read More
Moving to Malta from the UK by Tim101232
Hello all. New to the site, so would love some feedback if anyone has any :) My name's Tim, im 28, I've been looking more and more into possibly moving to malta from my home country of England. I'm a fully qualified Plumbing, heating ...
You'll find loads of answers on the forum here, but I'll try and give a few answers. 1. The UK is still EU so till now you don't need a visa or work permit. Who knows what will come with Brexit.. 2. If you're good at plumbing I'd ... Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Were your professional qualifications recognised in Malta? What country did you complete your qualifications in? What profession are you in? Did you have to go through any formalities to get your qualifications recognised, such ...
Sorry, I didn't mean to offend anyone. I did my CELTA in 4 weeks - took time off work to be able to do the intensive course - and it seems it paid off... And for the ELT permit you could also do a TEFL course (part time) here in Malta, I've ... Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Were your professional qualifications recognised in Malta? What country did you complete your qualifications in? What profession are you in? Did you have to go through any formalities to get your qualifications recognised, such ...
I got my teaching permit last year, it was a piece of cake. But I had a CELTA, so that made it pretty easy... For the exact requirements, check the website of the ELT Council. Read More
Let go, let flow & thank you all -)) by Bluebreeze
Hello everyone & thank you for sharing your time and knowledge when answering expats questions prior to their move to Malta. I just returned from a brief visit to Malta and I am still dazzled by its breathtaking architecture, its abundance of ...
As Ray has said above, for Third Country Nationals permanently moving to Malta (or many other EU countries) is not just a matter of deciding to move here... I personally know a family (he is a US American, she is a Mexican national; they have two ... Read More
Driving lessons by jeniRis
Hello, I am looking for an automatic driving teacher. recommendations are welcome THANK U
If you already have a license, why bother? When I first came to Malta I got used to driving on the left after about 1 day. And I drive a manual, so shifting gears with the wrong hand does take some getting used to... Read More
Best / cheapest place to buy baby food? by bernie_iris_fabian_david
Hey all, We're coming for a 2-week visit on Thursday. Our younger one is 8 months old. Can anyone tell us which place is best to buy baby milk, baby food, pampers, ... We've found out Sparkle Image should have those things, and I figure GS ...
Hi, We went to Lidl in Mosta a few times for baby food, but in the end we bought most at Trolees Supermarket in Bugibba (just down Tourist Street, near the bus terminal - you'll find it if you google it). Have a nice stay :) Read More
Relocating in Malta by divodino
Hi Everyone, I'm planning relocation in Malta and would like to ask some specific question about. Currently, I'm working for a big US IT company, but I'm located in Bulgaria working from home via the internet as Project Manager. This ...
Depends on what kind of job and on your qualifications... - Buy the Times of Malta and browse the job ads, or just walk into the business you'd like to work for and ask if they're hiring. Read More
Lessons learnt on my move to Malta by gavherb
Hi guys. So my move to Malta is the 17th of this month a bank holiday in the UK. Thought I would let you know what I have experienced so far. Job hunting.: I'm in the IT sector, Infrastructure support. konnekt recruitment has been the best/most ...
Regarding e-residence card / ID card: I'd say you're both right... it is really an e-residence card, but everyone refers to it as an ID card, and in the end you're talking about the same thing... so why argue? Read More
An Australian trying to get an employment license by bobby2014
Hello, I am from Australia! I am considering moving to Malta to work as an English teacher. It seems to be an incredibly complicated process... but I might be wrong. I have learnt that it can take months to receive an employment license. To get an ...
Hi, I'm not a TCN, but I'm an English (EFL) teacher in Malta. First things first: I wouldn't worry too much about the teaching permit, you can get that once you're here, and I know of several EFL teachers in Malta who got a job ... Read More
Can anyone recommend a lawyer? by dzakarta
We went through a horrible incident with G********r (surprise surprise) and we are trying to find a good lawyer to walkthrough us through this trouble with minimum damage on our brains. Did anyone get scammed and worked with a trustworthy ...
Doesn't sount too promising - I've booked a G*******r rental car for about a week this summer :( Read More
Study English in Malta Island. by Tango Factory
Hello, I'm going to do an English immersion program in Malta and maybe someone can help me :) My Questions Has anyone used full immersion before? Are they as good as they seem? Any school recommended? How can I rent a cheap place? In a share ...
Hi Flávia, I'm a teacher at a language school in the north of Malta, and I also have contacts at some other English schools in Malta. I might be able to help - feel free to contact me (send me a private message). Depending on when ... Read More
Small family + friend Moving to Malta by Lincourt
Hello! This is my first post here. My Significant other(34), our baby(1), our best friend(28) and I(29) are thinking about moving from Argentina to Malta within the next three years. (We haven't decided to which city, but it seems that it ...
I'd say depending on where you're looking and, more importantly, WHEN (i.e. what season) you arrive, € 700 is realistic. It's definitely a bad idea to look for rental properties in the summer months, as prices fluctuate and ... Read More
Small family + friend Moving to Malta by Lincourt
Hello! This is my first post here. My Significant other(34), our baby(1), our best friend(28) and I(29) are thinking about moving from Argentina to Malta within the next three years. (We haven't decided to which city, but it seems that it ...
I wouldn't trust that guide too much, it's been written by people who are not based in Malta... Read More
Small family + friend Moving to Malta by Lincourt
Hello! This is my first post here. My Significant other(34), our baby(1), our best friend(28) and I(29) are thinking about moving from Argentina to Malta within the next three years. (We haven't decided to which city, but it seems that it ...
Hi there, two things I'd like to point out to you: 1. The real estate websites are ALL out of date, none of the properties are available... there are many threads about that topic on this forum. 2. As a non-eu citizen, it's not that easy to ... Read More
Accomodations by Barryyy
Hi, We are 3 french students in Malta and we are looking for a flat. We would want it from May 23th and for 3 mouths. We would like to find an apartment in St Julians, Sliema and Paceville sectors. Our maximum budget is 1OOO€ per month.
Try the facebook groups I posted further up.. Also, what is low budget for you? July and August are the worst months to find something reasonable, I'd say you're looking at about 450 minimum long let for a room (not a flat), a studio flat ... Read More
Is Sliema the right choice? by Bristolian
Hi! My girlfriend and I (early 30s) are moving to Malta in July. I know...I know...the worst possible time to go... We spent a couple of weeks there last year, living in an Airbnb in Gzira. Loved it (Gzira - not so much, but Malta). We're ...
I second that... I'm now paying 30 eur per day for a single room. And had to shop around a while to find sth at that price from abroad. Definitely easier to find a place off season, I.e. after September. Read More
English Expat looking for a good, cheap and cheerful Flat/Houseshare. by richardhaith
Hi All I will be returning to Malta shortly to work again, please advise any flat/houseshares available? Thanks, Richard.
I personally didn't find the housing section on here very helpful, but you might try facebook groups. Some of them would be: facebook.com/groups/findaroommalta/ facebook.com/groups/1704321089795216/ facebook.com/groups/429602100570944/ There ... Read More
Accomodations by Barryyy
Hi, We are 3 french students in Malta and we are looking for a flat. We would want it from May 23th and for 3 mouths. We would like to find an apartment in St Julians, Sliema and Paceville sectors. Our maximum budget is 1OOO€ per month.
You might also want to try these facebook groups: facebook.com/groups/findaroommalta/ facebook.com/groups/1704321089795216/ facebook.com/groups/429602100570944/ There are some more, but I don't have the links right now... Good luck Bernie Read More
How to bring your car to Malta by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Malta, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Kevin, Bhavna is one of the moderators on this forum... Read More
How to bring your car to Malta by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Malta, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
See here: http://www.transport.gov.mt/land-transport/vehicle-registration-and-licensing/registering-and-licensing-a-motor-vehicle/individual The topic has been discussed thoroughly on this forum anyway... Read More
Apartment or double room for married couple
SInce you were here last year rental costs have gone up a lot even on Gozo, good luck.I know, GozoMo, and I need a short let in the summer... I think I'll have to go for a room only (I'll be coming on my own this time, not with my family). I ... Read More
Apartment or double room for married couple
Better yet try facebook groups, the housing section here is not much help. At least that's what I found, I'm currently looking for an affordable short let myself... no luck so far, only had offers for 2500 / month and more ... Read More
One in every five vegetables contains illegal amounts of pesticide by nicknamero
I always go to Ta'Qali , for fresh vegetables... but now, maybe it's better to choose 'fresh' vegetables, imported from Spain, Italy....I think these vegs are more often checked for pesticide levels, than locals.. Do you have a ...
I agree, it's certainly a Europe-wide (or even worldwide) problem - I reckon the vegetables grown near where I live in Austria, in a rather narrow valley with the motorway right next to the fields, aren't really free of chemicals, either... ... Read More
cheques
Not sure if I understand you correctly... "closed" as in closed for today? - then why not wait until tomorrow? I get my cheques for Banif (not BOV), but have never had a problem cashing them in (during opening hours, of course) Read More
Looking a job in Malte by Kenjio Jeutsa
Hello everyone my name is hermine from Cameroon im here in Kuwait 2years housekeeping, I hope to find a employer here, or any information by agencies i willing appreciated for that .Thank you!
I fully believe you. It is absolutely possible to move to Malta / find a job also for TCNs, but as you state yourself, you're among the top 3% earners in Malta... And I do believe that for a housekeeper (which the OP apparenntly is) things might ... Read More
Child care day center in Mellieha! by vi&greg
Hello everybody! We are a french couple moving to Mellieha in April with our 18 months old daughter. We are desperately looking for a child care day center... It doesn't look so easy to find in Mellieha! We are already aware of Leah Attard ...
Dear Klara, I'm glad you found the info useful. Have you already chosen a language school in St Paul's Bay? I know two of the schools personally (I have been there and know the directors, and in one school some teachers are friends of mine), ... Read More
Help! Ventilation! by clexa
Hi everyone! I have some questions! I saw a studio apartment that i like, it's like a town house/shophouse, the two storey that you normally see line the streets? The ground floor is the studio, and the two bedroom is on the 1st floor. I ...
As for the ventilation / the quuestion of whether there will be wind in the place: In my experience, yes - even with the high walls. A layout like the one you describe (a yard like a box which is open on top) tends to channel the air, so sometimes ... Read More
Cost of Schools? by interesting
Hello all, We are considering moving to Malta and wanted to know about schools for our children. They are under 4 so from what we have learned so far is that the types of schools are a) State Schools (Free) but lessons are taught in Maltese but ...
Don't know from experience, as all our expat-friends with kids have their kids in state schools, but I have heard and read that the waiting lists for the church schools are ridiculously long... With state schools, as far as I know, the question ... Read More
Commute to work by public transport/car by clexa
Hello! Hope everyone is doing well! If you have a moment, can you tell me which one do you prefer and why? Zebbug to Qormi Zejtun to Qormi Attard to Qormi [I will be working in Qormi] I saw the distance is about 6-8km. On a normal road, it'd ...
Just my personal opinion, but between the two I'd definitely go for Attard. I'd say the town is generally nicer and more charming. I have a friend who used to live in Zebbug and it always took her ages to get anywhere by bus - and at night ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Malta? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Don't confuse Malta for simply a sunnier version of the place you come from! Some ex-expats here on the forum seem to have made that mistake - and the move didn't work out for them. Come to the island(s) before your move, check out ... Read More
Child care day center in Mellieha! by vi&greg
Hello everybody! We are a french couple moving to Mellieha in April with our 18 months old daughter. We are desperately looking for a child care day center... It doesn't look so easy to find in Mellieha! We are already aware of Leah Attard ...
Hi Klara Lu, I've sent you a private message about this. Bernie Read More