volcane
English expat in Malta
Forum posts
1098
About me
English
Lives in Is-Siggiewi, Malta
Registration: 03 November 2015
Xlendi Gozo by Spiritofgozo97
Hi AllAnyone here currently living in Xlendi, Gozo?Thank you
It's better to ask your actual question. Read More
Newly Relocated To Malta- Advice and Hello! by Lamby736
Hello Fellow Expats, and community! My partner and I have officially relocated in Malta now, and its been about a month in. We are in Mellieha, and we are really enjoying the community. After living in many many countries all over the world, we ...
Rules for e-scooters here https://www.transport.gov.mt/land/vehicles/registering-and-licensing-a-motor-vehicle/registering-and-licensing-an-e-kickscooter-4345 e-bikes dont have similar rules. Also research the grants you can get for buying one. ... Read More
How to Deal With Medication Prescriptions by edcampanaro
We are soon to be moving to Malta (from the US), and curious how others have gone about having prescriptions for medications handled. Thanks community in advance for any advice/tips you may have
We use laferla, they cover us really for anything and most of it is just straight "full refund for any reasonable costs" no stated limits - except quite poor dental care cover. It costs me 1k/year and its global (excluding US) cover. Read More
How to Deal With Medication Prescriptions by edcampanaro
We are soon to be moving to Malta (from the US), and curious how others have gone about having prescriptions for medications handled. Thanks community in advance for any advice/tips you may have
We dont need an “Affordable Care Act” because its already affordable. good medical insurwnce will cost 1000 a YEAR instead of one month. If you pay into the nationnal insurance system healthcare is FREE (not sure how that is for retirees ... Read More
US Expat Trying To Navigate Res-Non-Dom Tax Scheme by edcampanaro
Hello Expat Community - We are a few weeks away form arriving to Malta to start our Expat journey living there - at least for a good part of the year. As a US and Irish citizen, I'll be filing for "Ordinary Residence" as an EU National. The ...
Again you have to study the double taxation agreement in addition to what you are saying above.And given the severe consequences of getting this wrong, well, again speak to a professional.Especially as Americans it's even worse since you are charged ... Read More
US Expat Trying To Navigate Res-Non-Dom Tax Scheme by edcampanaro
Hello Expat Community - We are a few weeks away form arriving to Malta to start our Expat journey living there - at least for a good part of the year. As a US and Irish citizen, I'll be filing for "Ordinary Residence" as an EU National. The ...
Sounds like you should maybe speak to a specialist because you are quite confused, but its nuanced and situation specific.There is also quite an extensive double taxation treaty in place between Malta and US. The tax they refer to wrt remittence is ... Read More
Car Importation by gareth24
I brought my EU registered in Spain Toyota to Malta with the knowledge that I meet their criteria to be exempt from importation tax as I have owned the car more than 2 years and lived outside of Malta for 2 years. But as is normal here the Tax ...
Taking the car to Sicily will only get you in trouble TM stands at the departure/arrival and note number plates.You have to pay or not bring the car or take them to the EU Read More
Residency Agency recommendation by Jotch
Hello. We are new residents to Malta. We moved here in early December 2024, pre-approved by Malta's tax authority and presumed to be approved by Identita [Immigration] within three months. Time went on and on, and despite frequent requests to our ...
I was happy with services offered by John Huber Read More
Mobile Phone Options by edcampanaro
We move to Malta late Sept-2025, and do not want to give up our US mobile #s, which we will need for various transactions like 2FA. Our US plans via AT&T do not offer a good monthly plan - we would have to pay $12.00-15.00 USD/day to use our ...
@volcane If you don't mind me asking, you mentioned you have "Go" for your home internet, do you use IPTV by any chance? I currently use Melita for home internet and whilst I find this is good for my work from home needs (financial analyst work ... Read More
Mobile Phone Options by edcampanaro
We move to Malta late Sept-2025, and do not want to give up our US mobile #s, which we will need for various transactions like 2FA. Our US plans via AT&T do not offer a good monthly plan - we would have to pay $12.00-15.00 USD/day to use our ...
The reason Epic seems better is when Vodafone pulled out recently Epic was forced to replace all the infrastructure. They had a rough time during the works but now have the only ground-up native 5G network in Malta.However, for internet access at ... Read More
Mobile Phone Options by edcampanaro
We move to Malta late Sept-2025, and do not want to give up our US mobile #s, which we will need for various transactions like 2FA. Our US plans via AT&T do not offer a good monthly plan - we would have to pay $12.00-15.00 USD/day to use our ...
Epic has a modern 5G network, recently re-built and good Europe wide roaming. Just go into a store and get one.For your US numbers, several online VOIP services like Google Voice lets you port your numbers to them for much more favourable rates. Read More
Death certificate by rosedunphy
People born in malta and deceased in other countries now have to be registeted in Malta and if a death certificate is needed from the country where they passed away it has to be apostille
> Luckily people on here are not born in Malta.Am aware of many expat kids born in Malta, including mine. Hopefully not needed for them, but this is good information. Read More
Moving to Malta, have couple questions by Marlene Ferber
Hi everyone, I am moving to Malta soon I have couple questions: How can I get free healthcare if there is such ? What do I need to do to get it ?Is it easy to find a nanny in Malta ?Thank you!
@volcaneShe is from Lithuania, an EU citizen. - @SimCityATAh indeed, guess I got my lines crossed!Then scratch the private insurance bit, working here will be enough Read More
Moving to Malta, have couple questions by Marlene Ferber
Hi everyone, I am moving to Malta soon I have couple questions: How can I get free healthcare if there is such ? What do I need to do to get it ?Is it easy to find a nanny in Malta ?Thank you!
Cleaners are hard to find, but there's a vast cash-in-hand industry for this, you ask your neighbours cleaners and they recommend a friend if they can't take you on. Read More
Moving to Malta, have couple questions by Marlene Ferber
Hi everyone, I am moving to Malta soon I have couple questions: How can I get free healthcare if there is such ? What do I need to do to get it ?Is it easy to find a nanny in Malta ?Thank you!
If you are a TCN you are required to hold medical insurance, so then you can claim most things from there when going to private healthcare.Once you work and have a Payslip showing NI contributions you are entitled to free healthcare in addition Read More
Rental agreement and utility bills by Pandorak
I am looking for a long term rental in Gozo. Is there any advice anyone can give me regarding what to look out for when signing a long term lease ? Is the lease a standard contract or does each landlord create his own. Also, what is the standard ...
If the utility bills are in the owners name, what proof of address can be used when opening bank accounts? In fact it is not only when opening bank accounts. Most financial institutions periodically ask for proof of address even for accounts that ... Read More
Primary schools in Gozo and Malta by Elizabeth1383
Hi there,I'm looking for advice on public primary schools in Gozo and Malta. My family and I are looking to relocate to Gozo from UK, but ideally would like to find a primary school which teaches in English aswell as Maltese. Also are schools of a ...
Hi there, I did a search and found some relevant posts but some information is more than 10 years old. Are there any more recent posts that you could point me in the right direction to please?? thanks - @Elizabeth1383Things dont really change ... Read More
Rental agreement and utility bills by Pandorak
I am looking for a long term rental in Gozo. Is there any advice anyone can give me regarding what to look out for when signing a long term lease ? Is the lease a standard contract or does each landlord create his own. Also, what is the standard ...
You should familiarise yourself with the new laws in this regard https://belair.com.mt/part-five-your-first-time-homebuyers-guide/There's a lot of, especially Gozo, landlords who try to avoid registering the contract or try to put a flat fee for ... Read More
Public Healthcare Under The GRP by mattyoung888
Hi all,My wife and I are looking to move to Malta in the near future under the Global Residence Programme.As part of the GRP, I am aware that we must get private healthcare insurance. From my understanding and research, upon acceptance into the GRP, ...
If you have local pay slips showing national insurance payments you should be eligible for treatment yes - always take proof with you to hospital.GPs, Medicines are still for pay but its very cheap here.However the care is such that you might ... Read More
Malta, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Malta, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
If you actually apply for citizenship after 18 years or so of living here and you tick all the boxes that needs ticking its quite likely.Many people have recounted their success stories on Facebook groups etc. Read More
Malta, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Malta, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
The Maltese are unique. Integration means you appreciate their culture. However, it is not the aim of Malta to make foreigners citizen of this country. The highest status foreigners can reach is permanent residence. There is nothing beyond unless a ... Read More
Maltese plate for camper outside Malta by Anna Carlsson
I would like to buy a camper, but the camper will not stay in Malta for a few years.As a resident in Malta, I can not register the vehicle in another country.What happens if I do not do the annual visit because the camper is in another country?Can I ...
I dont know about this business of not being to apply for a registration in another country - we own a car in another EU country without problem. Read More
Hi New Member - looking for advice on flexibility to and from Malta by franlittle
Hi My husband and I are looking to finally make the jump but I am a little apprehensive. Brexit has thrown an almighty spanner in our plans of having the freedom to come and go back to UK to see family. We already have a house in Malta, brought in ...
You need a job that sponsors you or a investment based approach.British are now TCNs are have few rights to come here. Read More
New members of the Malta forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Malta forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
Hello, My husband and I are preparing to relocate to Malta from the United States. We have been researching countries that fit our budget, offer stability, and provide an environment where our 3D printing business can thrive. After careful ... Read More
Where is the best place to pay my UK wage taxes? by GuestPoster5223
My wife and I are uk born and have both been given Maltese citizenship by decent. I will work for a uk company in Malta when we relocate. Where is the best place to pay my uk wage taxes?
It depends on your employment contract terms etc, you have to ask HMRC or tax consultant, living in Malta and working for a foreign company is complicated as you have to figure out how to pay your national insurance here for access to health care ... Read More
Costs for non-EU citizens who wish to live in Malta.. by keithbarry
I've been wondering what anyone thinks about the exraordinary costs now required by the Maltese Government iff non-EU Citizend want to live in the Maltese Islands..I might mention: 'especially those from the UK. We used to have a 'special ...
It cost me a lot more than 3000 in legal fees and government shenanigans to get my British long term residency as a TCN not to mention costs associated with naturalisation and obtaining my British passport.Rest assured, no matter how bad the ... Read More
Costs for non-EU citizens who wish to live in Malta.. by keithbarry
I've been wondering what anyone thinks about the exraordinary costs now required by the Maltese Government iff non-EU Citizend want to live in the Maltese Islands..I might mention: 'especially those from the UK. We used to have a 'special ...
@volcane Well, it's not a matter of getting a job for me as I've been retired for 13 years. And anyway, I still think that anyone would have to pay more for an apartement than anyone else, plus the 'fees' to the government etc etc. - @keithbarry ... Read More
Residency permit by Terah
Do you lose residency if you sell your Malta home? I have been resident for decades. Undecided as to whether to rent or buy another properwty. I don't want to lose my residency.Unsure as to whether I should rentstay with friendbe ...
I used John Huber and Associates for immigration support and still use them as my tax accountant, been very happy with the service Read More
Residency permit by Terah
Do you lose residency if you sell your Malta home? I have been resident for decades. Undecided as to whether to rent or buy another properwty. I don't want to lose my residency.Unsure as to whether I should rentstay with friendbe ...
Buying property does not give you residence, you have to comply with the residence terms none of which is to do with owning property or not - unless what you are talking about is the investment based routes for which presumably you'd be talking with ... Read More
Dog Ownership in Malta by Carol Chase McElheney
If we move, we will be bringing three large dogs. What are the ins and outs of dog ownership in Malta? How many and what quality are veterinarians in Malta? Is there a vet school? Training? FCI dog shows? Pet friendly rentals?
Yeah, agree with Gozo vets, if at all possible I wait to take my dog to the vet in Victoria rather than any in Malta Read More
Dog Ownership in Malta by Carol Chase McElheney
If we move, we will be bringing three large dogs. What are the ins and outs of dog ownership in Malta? How many and what quality are veterinarians in Malta? Is there a vet school? Training? FCI dog shows? Pet friendly rentals?
University and college do have vet courses. In general it's hard to get quality vet care here - especially out of hours - things are a bit traditional and they don't tend to know all the breeds which isnt a surprise given the size of the ... Read More
Costs for non-EU citizens who wish to live in Malta.. by keithbarry
I've been wondering what anyone thinks about the exraordinary costs now required by the Maltese Government iff non-EU Citizend want to live in the Maltese Islands..I might mention: 'especially those from the UK. We used to have a 'special ...
We are not being punished, we are being treated like any other non EU country - as chosen by the our fellow countrymen who voted for this situation.You do not need to pay large amount of money, get a job from someone who will sponsor your visa, same ... Read More
Nomad to Start-up visa transformation by BlockShady
Hello Can a Nomad visa holder transform their status to start-up visa after being in Malta for a year or so?Thanks in advance.
It's a very specific question, probably best asked from Malta Enterprises or an immigration lawyer Read More
Bringing my pets to Malta need advice by Bekki1019
Hello everyone !My husband Ron and I are DETERMINED to move to Malta ASAP! We saw a show on Hulu called Mediterranean Life. Many destinations were covered but Malta captured our hearts. While I have lived as a tourist in several countries Malta ...
It's definitely worth considering the kind of place you need for your dog, we dont have much green space, gardens, accessible parks etc and it's very unpleasantly hot for certain breads in summer. Bulk of the beaches do not allow dogs and those who ... Read More
Bringing my pets to Malta need advice by Bekki1019
Hello everyone !My husband Ron and I are DETERMINED to move to Malta ASAP! We saw a show on Hulu called Mediterranean Life. Many destinations were covered but Malta captured our hearts. While I have lived as a tourist in several countries Malta ...
There really are only a few options for non europeans: Pay a lot of money to get residence by investment or get a job who will sponsor your move here as a visa applicant.As a non european you have few options.You should also study the impact on ... Read More
Bringing my pets to Malta need advice by Bekki1019
Hello everyone !My husband Ron and I are DETERMINED to move to Malta ASAP! We saw a show on Hulu called Mediterranean Life. Many destinations were covered but Malta captured our hearts. While I have lived as a tourist in several countries Malta ...
Bringing pets here isn't super hard just expensive.Much harder to get visas and all the legalities around.You should also absolutely not for 1 minute believe some TV show about life here, you need to visit and spend time here not as a tourist. Get ... Read More
UK Car in Malta by marsascala247
I have relocated from the UK March 2024 , brought my own car to Malta and taking advantage of the exemption from registration tax . I will keep the car for the 2 years as the rules state . If I sell the car here after the 2 years will the ...
Yes, the tax becomes due Read More
Need information about Cost of Living Allowance. by James Ethan
Hi everyone, I know how much cost of living allowance (COLA) I am expected to get but how is it determined? I would really appreciate you sharing your knowledge about it.Thanks
Details are here https://socialsecurity.gov.mt/en/information-and-applications-for-benefits-and-services/grants-bonuses-and-schemes/cost-of-living-benefit/ Read More
Permanent residency or Article 50 withdrawel residency
hello,I currently hold the article 50 residency document and am eligible for permenant residency (actually, its been approved but I have not yet done the biometrics)But now I am wondering if I lose anything by taking the perm over the article ... Read More
New Member Traveling to Malta Fall of 2024 by Melle1313
Hi AllI’m an American retiree living in Hawaii. I’ve done some traveling around the world but have always lived in the United States. I did live several months in London on a work assignment many years ago. I’ve wanted to visit ...
Victoria is small and lacks most things - though once you are settled into your home and have sorted those things out it tends to have what you need.We live in both Malta and Gozo and much prefer life in Gozo - shops are more caring about keeping ... Read More
Depressive software dev salaries in Malta by Rowan Declan
Hi, I am currently learning python in Harvard's CS50P course and I have seen some posts on reddit about the software developers salaries in Malta. Are they really that depressive? Is it true that some companies are paying people only 18-25k? I am ...
IT salaries in Malta are not worth bothering with, however cost of things are also fairly good so at the top end you can do well with sub 100k salaries.My suggestion to people new in the industry would be to go elsewhere to get experience and come ... Read More
Working whilst on Vacation by DCYF2024
I am an online self employed retail business owner and a citizen of the UK. My partner is based in Malta for work temporarily and we are planning for me to travel over to see him and stay for 3 weeks. I would like to continue working on my business ...
This won't be a problem, you are tax resident in the UK and earning for a local entity there, your location for short periods do not matter.However if you were to be in Malta for a longer period it could become complex tax wise. Anyway though you ... Read More
Where to live on Malta? by Ellis Liam
I‘m currently in the process of applying for a job. The company is in Mosta. I have stayed in Valletta, Floriana and Qawra and generally liked it everywhere.I‘m wondering, where would you say makes sense to live, when working in Mosta ...
Mosta is absolute hell for parking, try as near as possible even better if you can't drive.I lived there and had an office there, ended up just not using my office rather than find parkijng - no jokes it can take 45 minutes to find a parking in ... Read More
6 month rule on Brexit 10 years ID cards? by MaltaCommando
My father has a 10 year pos brexit ID card, and is stated that you can be up to 6 month away from Malta. The question is that, as usual, the devil is in the details.Does this mean that he can after 5 months, come for 1 week, and then spend 5 months ...
What happens if you have not been in Malta 6 months each year? I honestly dont know why I didn't know about this requirement. -@Sheilamcc333you lose your right to stay in malta Read More
6 month rule on Brexit 10 years ID cards? by MaltaCommando
My father has a 10 year pos brexit ID card, and is stated that you can be up to 6 month away from Malta. The question is that, as usual, the devil is in the details.Does this mean that he can after 5 months, come for 1 week, and then spend 5 months ...
Passports do not show schengen travel. Read More
Approval in principle letter renewal process by Sabriano28
Hello, I am writing to seek clarification regarding the renewal process for the Approval in Principle letter. As an applicant, I want to understand the steps involved and the duration of validity for this letter.Specifically, I have the following ...
I do not believe its renewable, you would need to reapply.But as ever its best to ask the authority in question than random people on the internet. Read More
Do state schools teach in English? by SummerJessica
Hi I am looking to relocate to Malta around August and I have a 5 year old son. We currently live in England and he knows no Maltese. I have looked on this forum and it seems most state schools teach in English but when I looked at government ...
@Faridaonions Please use the search function, this has been asked 10s of times, even in the thread you are posting to. Read More
Moving to Malta, Hurrah! by CorkyPlecki
Bongu,We've decided to move to Malta...Yesterday! Long time decision process but alas we're doin it.Our "nutshell":Husband employed, great USA job and may work remotely.Wife retired. Delightful!In our early 60"s, healthy, active, social and have ...
We used John Huber and can recommend them - pricey but good google the name Read More
Moving to Malta, Hurrah! by CorkyPlecki
Bongu,We've decided to move to Malta...Yesterday! Long time decision process but alas we're doin it.Our "nutshell":Husband employed, great USA job and may work remotely.Wife retired. Delightful!In our early 60"s, healthy, active, social and have ...
I would not advise trying to abuse the Nomad visa as a path to perm residence, that's not what its for and it might complicate matters.Speak to an immigration specialist, there are dedicated retirement visa options. Read More
New members of the Malta forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Malta forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
Yes strong agree this winter is very mild - was 5 degrees higher on average than typical we moved in 2015 which was also mild but this year was much milder still, 40 bags of pellets burned in the HoC and lots of A/C in our stone built apartment Read More
New members of the Malta forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Malta forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
I own in a house of character, rest assured winter is winter even in a HoC. You need heating, AC or fire. Read More
Best Family Friendly Neighborhoods by LethalSurfer
Hi all. My family is going to be relocating to Malta in the next few months. Are there any neighborhoods that would suit kids better? We are looking for something on the North East side but doesn't have to be in main city like Valetta etc. Thanks ...
The country is like 20km big, saying "north east side" pretty. much covers one place. Have you been here? It's very small, interesting things tend to be everywhere.Choices tend to be more about your target school and if you want to be by the sea or ... Read More
Kayaking in Malta by Rosetta Rose
Hello, I would like to find out if there are people who gather regularly to go out Kayaking. I don't have a kayak, but would really love to go out on the water on a regular basis. If anyone has any information, I would love to hear from you. I have ...
In winter there tend to be strong currents as well even when its visibly calm, lots of people kayak but be careful for sure. Read More
Kayaking in Malta by Rosetta Rose
Hello, I would like to find out if there are people who gather regularly to go out Kayaking. I don't have a kayak, but would really love to go out on the water on a regular basis. If anyone has any information, I would love to hear from you. I have ...
See "Get out and kayak" on Facebook. Now not a busy time due to currents being generally strong but they are quite active in summer Read More
Importing EU registered car by gareth24
I have posted about this before and do so again as I am hearing so many different variations of what you can do. 12 months ago I plugged my Toyota details (registered in another EU Country) into the importing website and the tax was 14,000 euros, an ...
Such an old car would carry a high tax due to emissions etc. I am surprised the registration tax is only 1600, did you get that ammount from http://www.valuation.vehicleregistration.gov.mt/motorVehicle.aspxUnless its a priced vintage car or ... Read More
New members of the Malta forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Malta forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
We also have a medical reason to move, my wife suffers from osteoporosis and we know the warmer climate helps her hugely, we only moved back from Spain to help out our daughter and grand children. Winters here are cold and damp, humid and mouldy. ... Read More
CITES Certificate for imported furniture? by flosm
Good afternoon all.after some advice please! I am importing some furniture that is made of Indonesian Teak and Indonesian Mahogany from the U.K. Neither of these species are listed on the CITES appendices and so do not require (for import to the ...
In Malta the written rules are irrelevant, what matters is what the guy on the floor is doing on the day.It's best jus to get in the mindset of doing what they want. Read More
Proof of address by alitabs
I wonder if you anyone can advise me on the difficulty in proving your address as a tenant in Malta? my husband is in the position of needing to prove his address in Malta in connection with a house purchase in the UK (due to a cash purchase i.e. ...
Signed rental agreement is usually accepted Read More
transferring funds from Canadian bank to Malta by Rosetta Rose
Hello, I am in the process of moving funds from RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) to Malta. I still need to get a bank account. Does anyone have any advice about the best/ easiest/ or least expensive way to do this. I would appreciate any adviceKind ...
Depending on your situation and what tier of account you qualify for HSBC can be a really good option given they have a global network of banks. They offer instant and free transfers between countries etc. Read More
Activities in Malta : kayaking, sports, and other group activities by Rosetta Rose
Hello, I moved to Malta in September 2023 after taking a 'leave of absence' from my work. At the time, I intended to return to Vancouver, BC, in August 2024. However, I have decided to stay and enjoy retirement here. I don't have any major plans, ...
Lots of Kayaking in Malta, great shops and active groups on facebook. Read More
Importing EU registered car by gareth24
I have posted about this before and do so again as I am hearing so many different variations of what you can do. 12 months ago I plugged my Toyota details (registered in another EU Country) into the importing website and the tax was 14,000 euros, an ...
@gareth24 As I mentioned before you are allowed to drive a foreign registered car here in Malta for up to seven months. An evidence would have been the ferry ticket. However, this is not possible for foreigners who have permanent residence in Malta. ... Read More
Ipad pro not charging by johnmoorejma
My ipad pro ran out of charge and will not recharge. I have tried various chargers. I took it to the Apple service centre in Birkirkara and the service person said it would cost euro 30 for the engineer to look at it, but if there was an issue ...
"Apple in Malta" does not exist, only apple resellers who largely do what they want but are in some regards under constraints apple place on them as resellers - like not opening ipads. Read More
Moving to Malta by Casmar
HI, I'm planning to move to Malta from the UK next year. Has anyone had experience of using a moving company from the UK to move personal stuff like kitchen equipment, computers (not furniture) etc etc to Malta.
Trotters or Ship Low Cost. I used SLC and was fine. Read More
Living in Malta, working for a German company by Dave1991
Hello everyone,If I live completely in Malta, but continue to work exclusively and permanently for a German company (employee), what about tax and social security contributions?A "secondment" is only valid for 2 years. How can this be made ...
You can contact https://cfr.gov.mt but tbh, good luck with that, might be better to ask a tax consultant.Procedures such as how a foreign company registers as a PAYE tax payer here isnt even documented anywhere its a nightmare. Read More
Living in Malta, working for a German company by Dave1991
Hello everyone,If I live completely in Malta, but continue to work exclusively and permanently for a German company (employee), what about tax and social security contributions?A "secondment" is only valid for 2 years. How can this be made ...
From experience with people from the UK in this situation the UK authorities insisted all taxes paid there. Yours might ask for something different.Alternatively the german employer can register locally as an employer (they dont need a company here ... Read More
My employer revoked my residence permit by neonkhan1999
Hello Everyone,good evening,I’m Malta TRC card holder. I come to my country in September. Then first of October i had a bike accident. I totally bed in Hospital. I give my employer all medical documents and i say please give me some days, I ...
if you are a TCN foreigner working in tourism, then you need to pass an assessment to continue to work, if you fail you will be deported! If you are an EU foreigner they will just give you the certificate enabling you to carry on ... Read More
Malta Education/School Consultants by BritishExpat888
Hello,In Malta, are there any independent Education/School consultants who can advise Expat families on the best school options for their children? Thank you,
Never heard of any such service, you can try immigration lawyers they might have someone to recommend. There really is nothing to it, we all have kids in schools its a breeze and the information on this forum - despite being oldish - is correct and ... Read More
Permanent residence in Malta by karimmathlouthi4038
How can someone obtain permanent residency in Malta?
@karimmathlouthi4038 please use a search engine, this information is very easy to find Read More
Malta Education/School Consultants by BritishExpat888
Hello,In Malta, are there any independent Education/School consultants who can advise Expat families on the best school options for their children? Thank you,
It really isnt that difficult.You go to the state school in your area and its free.OrYou pick a private school who has the right combo of cost vs waiting list. Almost all have insane waiting lists except the most expensive.Thats it. ... Read More
6 month rule on Brexit 10 years ID cards? by MaltaCommando
My father has a 10 year pos brexit ID card, and is stated that you can be up to 6 month away from Malta. The question is that, as usual, the devil is in the details.Does this mean that he can after 5 months, come for 1 week, and then spend 5 months ...
Thank you! Read More
6 month rule on Brexit 10 years ID cards? by MaltaCommando
My father has a 10 year pos brexit ID card, and is stated that you can be up to 6 month away from Malta. The question is that, as usual, the devil is in the details.Does this mean that he can after 5 months, come for 1 week, and then spend 5 months ...
A few points.(1) If your father has lived lawfully in Malta for more than five years (including time spent when the UK followed EU law) and is protected by the Withdrawal Agreement, then he has acquired, by the automatic operation of the law the ... Read More
Maltese citizenship by sammyfenech84
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has been able to obtain Maltese citizenship when their relative took a British name? Basically my grandfather was born in Malta and we have found what we believe to be his birth certificate which states his name as ...
Only people who will be able to answer are the maltese authorities, they change their ways daily, we just wont know. Read More
Employment as a Restaurant crew member by Mohd Arshad Ansari
Hi. I am a Resturant Crew Member with the experience of 3+ years , at Jeddah Saudi Arabia . Interested to work in Malta.If there is any vacancy please kindly inform me thanks
This is not a recruitment service, you need to contacft someone else. Read More
Rental income from UK by Jennimh
I’m half English and half Maltese and have dual citizenship (both passports).I live in the UK now but will probably move to Malta in about 3 years.I have 3 rental properties in the UK which I pay tax on here - and the tax is very very high due ...
Rental income is taxed in the UK, as mentioned you may get some relief on double taxation when you being it to malta.https://www.gov.uk/tax-uk-income-live-abroad/renthttps://www.taxinnovations.com/personal/determine-tax-status/non-resident-landlords/ Read More
Removing water tank entirely by Julia123
Hello, I have a question to people who have experience connecting their water supply to the mains and bypassing water tank entirely. I have a house with water tank on the roof and a water pump - the usual setup. However, it's a house and water ...
250 is quite small, but yes your mains should top up the tank. Screw it open and you should see like a floating thing, push it down and check that water flows in. Your water pressure could be low so you could empty it faster than it ... Read More
Nursing Recruitment agency by obagu
Hi! I hope this text meets you well.My name is Obagu Abeh Solomon,from Nigeria. I am a holder of Bachelor of nursing science[BNSc] degree from university of Jos,Plateau State,Nigeria Iam a registered nurse with nursing and midwifery council of ...
Hi everyone,I am a registered nurse in the nursing and midwifery council of Nigeria and I have over 3 years experience in several hospital down in Nigeria. I am just 27 and wish to migrate to Malta as a build up in my nursing career. Please, how can ... Read More
Good international health insurance policy by jepes
Hello, can anyone recommend a good international health insurance policy for use in Malta and elsewhere in the EU?For context, my wife and I are moving to Malta from the USA for 3 months starting Nov. 1 2023 and will staying in an Airbnb in St. ...
This tend to be something you have to buy in your country of residence and then be sure it covers your travel plans.Your credit cards etc might provide basic travel insurance but for health insurance, especially as an american, I would say you need ... Read More
Retirement to Malta (Gozo) by keithbarry
I am retired and currently receiving 2 pensions in the UK. If I come to live on Gozo will I need to pay tax locally or carry on as I am, paying tax in the UK?Thanks,Keith
As F0xgl0ve say many UK banks have no problems maintaining accounts for those with Maltese addresses and they also mark you as not being UK resident for tax purposes. Can confirm same with mine.Harder to open NEW accounts in this manner, but if you ... Read More
EU travel for UK permanent residents of Malta by Peter Azlac
Do the same restrictions of 90 days in six months apply to UK nationals who are permanent residents of Malta?
**** t-@hanselmar5this isn’t even remotely true. Your Maltese residence does not give you a out from the 90/180 rule in other countries as a non eu ... Read More
EU travel for UK permanent residents of Malta by Peter Azlac
Do the same restrictions of 90 days in six months apply to UK nationals who are permanent residents of Malta?
I've spoken with British and Latvian consulates last few days and honestly no-one has a clue, they dont understand the 90/180 rule and no-one has any clue what the rules are for an article 50 residence holder traveling with their EU spouse (supposed ... Read More
Thinking about moving to Malta by Guest7828
Hi, all my wife and Ihave been living in Ireland for the past twenty one years, we are both in our early seventies, and we are finding the long wet cold winters are too much, and would like to live in a country with a good climate, we have been ...
Quality here is very low, houses are damp, mouldy and very cold in winter which is longer than you might imagine. And worse because houses are not built for winter.Going from shell form to finished with 40k is maybe realistic a few years ago or ... Read More
EU travel for UK permanent residents of Malta by Peter Azlac
Do the same restrictions of 90 days in six months apply to UK nationals who are permanent residents of Malta?
The EES is supposed to address this and rhe EU “ESTA” like travel visa https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/smart-borders/entry-exit-system_en Read More
EU travel for UK permanent residents of Malta by Peter Azlac
Do the same restrictions of 90 days in six months apply to UK nationals who are permanent residents of Malta?
They know which passports cross which borders when (even based on ticket sales) and, no surprise, they know where you live.They can also ban you for years without even knowing where you live, many stories of this happening.That said, anecdotally, ... Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
If I hadn't ticked the box saying I had a second passport they probably wouldn't have known. -@Eddie B-AProbably :) Mine has a Latvian passport and they translate his names into Latvian so very different from his birth cert or British and South ... Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
So an information point that might be useful to know and goes back to the original starting post of this thread. I had to renew my UK passport and was obliged to send a copy of my Maltese passport, the reason being that the UK Passport office will ... Read More
Income Tax by montessorikids
Hi,I am currently living in Germany and considering moving to Malta in March this year (non domiciled but resident). I am self-employed and I make a living providing consulting to a US based client. My I'm getting paid through Wise.My goal:I want to ...
Yeah essentially. There are though various options depending on earnings level to benefit from the tax system here in a legal manner. A tax professional will help you.Be aware there are quite big changes coming in the next year or so that might ... Read More
Income Tax by montessorikids
Hi,I am currently living in Germany and considering moving to Malta in March this year (non domiciled but resident). I am self-employed and I make a living providing consulting to a US based client. My I'm getting paid through Wise.My goal:I want to ...
The fine print is you need to pay taxes where it is earned.But suggest you speak with a tax expert, I suggest contacting CCPS Malta. Read More
Where do people who are ex-pats tend to live? by snakemed
Hello again,I have another question. I am getting to understand the geography of Malta and Gozo and am trying to work out if people from ex-pat communities tend to gravitate towards certain areas, or if it is quite varied. Gozo seems like a ...
Thankyou for your reply, I see what you mean. You mentioned that "a large group even commute every day from the other island" - so it would be possible to live on Gozo and work on Malta for example?It is helpful for me to hear from real people and ... Read More
Where do people who are ex-pats tend to live? by snakemed
Hello again,I have another question. I am getting to understand the geography of Malta and Gozo and am trying to work out if people from ex-pat communities tend to gravitate towards certain areas, or if it is quite varied. Gozo seems like a ...
The country is about the size of a suburb in a big city. People live everywhere and work everywhere. A large group even commute every day from the other island.So I dont think this is a useful question to ask, you should find what appeal ... Read More
Managing the climate/hot weather by snakemed
Hello everyone,I currently live in Scotland and am exploring the possibility to live in Malta one day. I have what might sound like a silly question, but how do people feel about the heat (particularly in the summer) and how do you cope with 40 ...
Thankyou for the replies everyone, it has been really helpful. I was scraping the ice off my car the other morning here in Scotland and my partner said "we wouldn't have to do this if we lived in Malta!" -@snakemedYou'd trade ice for mud (sahara ... Read More
What's the laundry situation in Malta apartments? by CEH
I see washers in some and dryers in very few. And yet I don't see a lot of pics with laundry hanging outside to dry. Do most residents us a laundry service or are there laundromats? I'm looking especially in Valletta and Sliema. Thank you!
Dont expect dry cleaners like in the rest of the world "24 hours service" its more like 24 days service. Read More
Latest Covid 19 protocol by bellentpty
Complements of the new season Expats. Kindly assist with current covid-19 protocol. I am a TCN. Planning to arrive in Malta this February 2023.Thank you in advance.
Yes no restrictions from South Africa (me too!) Read More
Latest Covid 19 protocol by bellentpty
Complements of the new season Expats. Kindly assist with current covid-19 protocol. I am a TCN. Planning to arrive in Malta this February 2023.Thank you in advance.
There is no protocol, just come. Unless you are from China. Read More
Driving to Malta from mainland Europe by blackcatsrunfast
Hello peopleHappy New Year to everyone!On the 25th of January I will leave Belgium and go to Malta by car.I already know I must take a ferry from mainland Italy to Sicily, then another ferry from Sicily to Malta.Where should I take the ferry in ...
Be prepared you might end up stuck in italy for a while in the case of bad weather (common this time of year) ferries are cancelled, sometimes for days. Read More
I am a student in Malta from 6 months, can I call my spouse here? by Shakeel Ahmad43
I would like to say that I am basically from Malta and staying here from 7 months on student visa and I am MBA student. I want to call my husband here, kindly guide me how and when I can call my husband here in Malta.
As far as I know it's not possible. He will need his own visa based on having a job or some other path. Students do not have family reunification options. Read More
school in gozo by emmamullen10
hi looking to move to gozo in the summer I have a daughter who would be starting middle school she is 11 when I messaged the school they told me she would really struggle if she didn't know maltese as the teachers are not obliged to teach in ...
You will also find long waiting lists for proviate schools, so apply early if you want to go that way. Some may not have long lists but they tend to be on the top end price wise. 10 000 / year as stated earlier is nowhere near the top end ... Read More
Is Teaching English in Malta worth it? by Silver81
Hi everyone, i Know that maybe someone has already done this question years agoI am a certified TEFLTeacher, i live in Italy and i'd like to know if i'ts possibile to live long term and round year in Malta teaching English or if it's just a way ...
Lots of primarily english language schools here - private, international etc - you could work at one of them. Read More
Avoiding Import Tax Malta by Boxer20
Hello all. To bring my car into Malta is taxed at 10,000 euros. And it's not a Ferrari!It has a plate from another EU country.For every 3 month period I am thinking of parking the car in Sicily in a garage for a month and then bringing it over to ...
You clearly have not checked the prices of the ferry :)You will need a resident card here tbh if you are living here for more than 3 months - thats the law of free movement in the EU. And you may not drive a foreign plate car in Malta once you have ... Read More
Very curious of why Americans chose to live in malta by robertsdion
@Julien Hi. I'm an American visiting malta. Is it possible to meet with other Americans living in malta ? Is this the right forum for this sort of engagement.?Very curious of why Americans chose to live in malta, what drew them here, and what they ...
I have to disagree about the weather. It is not mild. Unbearable in July and August. Winter is torrential rain. I'm American but my mom is Maltese. I have family in Malta so that's one of the reasons I visit. I love Malta but would not like to live ... Read More
Very curious of why Americans chose to live in malta by robertsdion
@Julien Hi. I'm an American visiting malta. Is it possible to meet with other Americans living in malta ? Is this the right forum for this sort of engagement.?Very curious of why Americans chose to live in malta, what drew them here, and what they ...
I have to disagree about the weather. It is not mild. Unbearable in July and August. Winter is torrential rain. I'm American but my mom is Maltese. I have family in Malta so that's one of the reasons I visit. I love Malta but would not like to live ... Read More