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Derek

@DP4

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English expat in Malta

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140

About me

English

Lives in melleiha

Registration: 16 November 2015

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Derek
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last month
Cheryl

Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Malta by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Malta as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...

Derek

In my experiences when I've ordered stuff, I get an email from Malta post asking if I want to collect it from.a depot, or have it delivered to my address, Of you choose delivery an email is sent when it's going to be delivered, if your out a ... Read More

Derek
DP4 replied to a thread
2 months ago
Cheryl

Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Malta by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Malta as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...

Derek

Yep...sounds about right... hopefully the posty leaves a note in the mailbox to collect at the postoffice. 🤞🏻 Read More

Derek
DP4 replied to a thread
4 months ago
Antoine Ritard

Nightlife scams in Malta? Looking for advice before I go by Antoine Ritard

Hi everyone,I’m heading to Malta in about 10 days for a vacation (and maybe to stay longer if I like it), and I’ve been reading quite a bit about the nightlife scene.One thing that keeps coming up is the issue with promoters selling fake ...

Derek

Take a look at "shows happening. comReliable site, & should have all the info you need. Read More

Derek
DP4 replied to a thread
4 months ago
Jazzopaul

Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul

Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...

Derek

If you look at the original post it was in 2023Just to give you some idea of how long these processes take in Malta, Notice CLV didn't reply after 2923.Good luck Read More

Derek
DP4 replied to a thread
6 months ago
edcampanaro

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

Derek

Usually €10- €20 Doctors charge, + prescription costs. Read More

Derek
DP4 replied to a thread
9 months ago
559lkm

Travelling with 3 dogs from UK to Malta by 559lkm

Hi, Please can anyone advise me? I want the best route to travel from the UK to Malta by driving. There will be my husband and myself and 3 dogs and we are going initially for 3 months and then hopefully to re-locate if we like being there. I would ...

Derek

Your replying to a post 5 years ago. Read More

Derek
DP4 replied to a thread
9 months ago
Pandorak

Moving household goods to Malta by Pandorak

I am planning on moving to Malta from the UK.I am an EU citizen so don't require a visa for entry, but can anyone advice what paperwork is required to move my household goods to Malta from the UK.I have a friend with a van, so don't plan to use a ...

Derek

Drove to Malta from the UK in 2017 ( before brexit), with my belongings, no problem through France or Italy, luckily I had bought an apartment here before, things different now after Brexit, look.at Malta.gov.mt for info.Good luck. Read More

Derek
DP4 replied to a thread
10 months ago
keithbarry

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 ...

Derek

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Derek
DP4 replied to a thread
10 months ago
keithbarry

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 ...

Derek

It seems you have a low opinion of Malta & it's people ? I wonder why you want to live here? Read More

Derek
DP4 replied to a thread
last year
mikesalt058

Do pensioners from UK have to pay Tax on their Pension in Malta ? by mikesalt058

Hello everyone, Can you tell me please do pensioners from UK have to pay Tax on their Pension in Malta ?Mike

Derek

I have my uk private & state pensions converted into euro & paid into my maltese bank account , I have registered in Malta for tax, as I live here permanently & each year visit the tax offices where my tax amount is assessed & ... Read More

Derek
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last year
marsascala247

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 ...

Derek

I bought my car from the UK 7 years ago and the agreement was to qualify for the exemption of registration tax you had to prove you had owned the car for 2 years in the UK? & if you sell the car the tax is to be paid unless you scrap it. Read More

Derek
DP4 replied to a thread
last year
Ellis Liam

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 ...

Derek

Volcano is right 45 min if you are lucky.Living further afield buses are very crowded peak times , & if full drive past your stop. There is no easy commuting in Malta. Good luck. Read More

Derek
DP4 replied to a thread
last year
malta2500

Romance Scam Perpetrator in Cospicua & Rabat! Beware! by malta2500

Hello,I'm looking to try and post the below in any Malta groups that I can... we are desperate at this point and hoping I can post in this group.Someone I know is being taken advantage of by a man named Tommy (about 65 years old) who lives in ...

Derek

And go to the Police. Read More

Derek
DP4 replied to a thread
last year
Gooner75

Water bill by Gooner75

Hi just a quick question how much are people paying for their water consumption in an average two months? Ours seems quite high and we really don't use a lot of water. Thanks in advance

Derek

Have you contacted ARMS ? asking them to investigate? Read More

Derek
DP4 replied to a thread
last year
Leamcon

Tax return for non dom by Leamcon

I've done a lot of googling but still not clear to me how to complete my first tax return. Maybe someone can advise who has been through the same process?. Here the issues:-I am an EU non Maltese citizen-I became tax resident during 2023 year under ...

Derek

If you phone the tax office (153), you can ask for a 1 to 1 meeting with 1 of their advisors, I sugest you ask for a local office rather than the main 1 in Floriana, ( as its very noisy). Read More