rooikat
English expat in Malta
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About me
English
Lives in Qormi
Speaks English, Afrikaans (basic Dutch)
Registration: 08 January 2011
Does anyone have Infrared heating panels?
Are you asking/talking about an ethanol heater - the ones that have a see-through panel placed in the middle of the burner and the flame is then on each side? We have two of them which we no longer use as the floor space in the lounge in our new ... 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 ...
Yes, it is a piece of cake if you have passed CELTA which takes about 2 years to pass if you do it part-time and it is recognised throughtout the world as it is an international qualification! The orginal question posed was 'what overseas ... 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 ...
The British UKTEFL - (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificates are not recognised in Malta. Malta is the only country in the EU that regulates its English Language Teaching to Foreign Students Industry. One requires a Permit issued ... Read More
Hairdresser by Allibali
Hi can anyone recommend a hairdresser in Mellieha or surrounding areas? Thanks
Go to Herbert at Ocean Beauty Academy in Fgura. I have been going to him for 4 years and directed many people to him. Tell him Pat recommended you. The telephone number is 27021212. The team is there from Tuesdays to Saturdays. I won't say good ... Read More
Shopping on Amazon by rooikat
Has anyone had small electrical kitchen items delivered to Malta from Amazon UK - any damage?
Thanks for detail regarding Malta Post rates - not worth it for a heavy item.I did realise you meant the Gozo store, we will 'ferry' across soon and se what they have on offer. As we are both over 60 we are allowed a free trip :) Read More
Shopping on Amazon by rooikat
Has anyone had small electrical kitchen items delivered to Malta from Amazon UK - any damage?
Thanks everyone for the feedback. It's a DeLonghi kitchen item that I am looking for. I have checked the Arcadia website but but don't see a store listed that appears to keep small electrical goods.Which store in Arcadia (to date have not ... Read More
Shopping on Amazon
Has anyone had small electrical kitchen items delivered to Malta from Amazon UK - any damage? Read More
Best place for a family to live? by Sam4321
Hi all! I'm new to the forum and after reading loads of threads I have a couple of questions that I'm hoping I can get help with. We're a family with two children, ages 4 and 15, so we're looking for a good area to live that will ...
Toon in my opinion is the best person to answer about eco allowances and anything to do with utility bills in your own name etc etc. Rob's answer reminded me to say - if possible insist on mesh shutters over opening windows and balcony doors to ... Read More
Best place for a family to live? by Sam4321
Hi all! I'm new to the forum and after reading loads of threads I have a couple of questions that I'm hoping I can get help with. We're a family with two children, ages 4 and 15, so we're looking for a good area to live that will ...
When choosing an apartment, avoid taking one over a garage(s) even if your flat does not appear to be on ground level - that's another area for the cold to creep up from. It can be more noisy with an apartment on each side of you, but those ... Read More
Katsuobushi flakes (dried fish flakes)
Thanks Terry, I have been thinking of using them for a while now but not got round to it - glad to hear you have used them successfully. A very blessed and joyous Christmas to you and your family... :sleep Read More
Katsuobushi flakes (dried fish flakes)
Hi Terry, I went onto their site and had to smile, they deliver via DHL within 3 days and the delivery cost to Malta is £111.50 (I wasn't asked what I wanted to have sent over, in this case it would have been 1 or 2 40 oz packets of the ... Read More
Katsuobushi flakes (dried fish flakes)
Does anyone know where I can buy them in Malta? I want to make authentic Dashi stock. I have tried the Asian store in Gzira but no luck. Are there any other stores in Malta that sell Japanese products? Read More
recommended heaters in winter? by stef88
Hi 😊 can anyone recommend the best type of heater for winter that is least likely to cause any damp /mould and best for if you are asthmatic. Thanks!
Don't know about the asthma connection, but do know that the Mater Dei Hospital gave flu jabs at the outpatients department towards the end of last year- this clinic was held over a number of days. We had already had ours in the UK just before ... Read More
recommended heaters in winter? by stef88
Hi 😊 can anyone recommend the best type of heater for winter that is least likely to cause any damp /mould and best for if you are asthmatic. Thanks!
Double whoops! Sorry, slip of the typing fingers, well spotted. Read More
recommended heaters in winter? by stef88
Hi 😊 can anyone recommend the best type of heater for winter that is least likely to cause any damp /mould and best for if you are asthmatic. Thanks!
Good idea to ship from England - check online prices for Delonghi :) Read More
recommended heaters in winter? by stef88
Hi 😊 can anyone recommend the best type of heater for winter that is least likely to cause any damp /mould and best for if you are asthmatic. Thanks!
Steff88 - your oil filled radiator is what we have (I probably didn't use the correct British name for it :) ) it does a good heating job. Be careful of compromising on quality when looking for cheaper dehumidifers - perhaps check the specs for ... Read More
recommended heaters in winter? by stef88
Hi 😊 can anyone recommend the best type of heater for winter that is least likely to cause any damp /mould and best for if you are asthmatic. Thanks!
Electric blankets are excellent as Damsel says - a cold, damp bed feels terrible. Cupboards also collect damp so use a container with commercially bought crystals in it to absorb the damp and keep your clothes as dry as possible, but they will ... Read More
recommended heaters in winter? by stef88
Hi 😊 can anyone recommend the best type of heater for winter that is least likely to cause any damp /mould and best for if you are asthmatic. Thanks!
Whatever you decide to buy after discussion and deliberation, I would recommend a good quality dehumidifier as well. On a winter's day ours draws out about 1 litre of water from one room. We live in a new build so it's not a damp building, ... Read More
Money by Emmaspoon
What amount of funds is sensible to bring over in the beginning, I know a deposit and rent we will need but worried we may not find work immediately so an idea of price of living would be great so I can work out a budget
:cool: Cheers for that - sometimes it's difficult to think straight in this thin atmosphere up here in my lovely ivory tower. :whistle: Have a glorious one......... :top::cool: Read More
Money by Emmaspoon
What amount of funds is sensible to bring over in the beginning, I know a deposit and rent we will need but worried we may not find work immediately so an idea of price of living would be great so I can work out a budget
Mike - 'comes across as contrite or trite' - I would guess you meant the second? We have survived two summers and a winter and still going strong :cheers: Read More
Money by Emmaspoon
What amount of funds is sensible to bring over in the beginning, I know a deposit and rent we will need but worried we may not find work immediately so an idea of price of living would be great so I can work out a budget
Yes, emergency funds/reality go hand in hand - as you say, it strikes when you least expect it :blink: Read More
Money by Emmaspoon
What amount of funds is sensible to bring over in the beginning, I know a deposit and rent we will need but worried we may not find work immediately so an idea of price of living would be great so I can work out a budget
The 1000 covers basic internet/cellphone costs, the odd haircuts, a couple of beers and wine weekly, perhaps printer cartridges, postage, antibiotics if necessary, the sun glasses you lost.... etc etc - all those little things you haven't even ... Read More
Money by Emmaspoon
What amount of funds is sensible to bring over in the beginning, I know a deposit and rent we will need but worried we may not find work immediately so an idea of price of living would be great so I can work out a budget
Two people paying 250 rental per month and an average of 100 per month for utilities and gas (it won't be less!) Plus basic foodstuff/cleaning materials, fresh produce from barrows or T'Ali farmers' market (cooking from scratch) plus bus ... Read More
Declaration of tax non-residence in the UK - re residence in Malta by rooikat
We are British retirees and do not earn money in Malta and therefore have not registered for tax and do not have a Maltese bank account. Our pensions are paid into our UK bank account. All our purchases are paid for with a British credit card and ...
George: re P85 form thank you, will follow this up. I will keep the blog informed of outcomes after we have investigated it and also Terry's links. Read More
Declaration of tax non-residence in the UK - re residence in Malta by rooikat
We are British retirees and do not earn money in Malta and therefore have not registered for tax and do not have a Maltese bank account. Our pensions are paid into our UK bank account. All our purchases are paid for with a British credit card and ...
Thanks Terry, I will have a look at that link a little later today. The letter from our bankers says: 'A TI number is issued from the tax office of the country in which you live. This is not your NI number which is issued from HMRC in the UK. The ... Read More
Declaration of tax non-residence in the UK - re residence in Malta by rooikat
We are British retirees and do not earn money in Malta and therefore have not registered for tax and do not have a Maltese bank account. Our pensions are paid into our UK bank account. All our purchases are paid for with a British credit card and ...
George/quote Tax residence and residence normally go together but not always. If you spend more than half the calendar year in Malta you must fill in a Maltese tax return. Many don't, but many have also been fined. Do you have an eResidence ... Read More
Declaration of tax non-residence in the UK - re residence in Malta
We are British retirees and do not earn money in Malta and therefore have not registered for tax and do not have a Maltese bank account. Our pensions are paid into our UK bank account. All our purchases are paid for with a British credit card and ... Read More
Private health insurance needed to become a resident - my experience by Oak
People have told me that even though Im an EU citizen I need a private health insurance in order to become an Ordinary Resident of Malta. Ive been googling away without finding recommendations or prices, so I clicked on the ad/sponsor link ...
We have not been able to find a private dentist that is prepared to do a checkup without registering with them - but to register the proviso is a full teeth scan for 75.00 for their records - we have had the same answer from four private ... Read More
Hairdresser by Allibali
Hi can anyone recommend a hairdresser in Mellieha or surrounding areas? Thanks
Have been going to Herbert at Ego Salon in Mosta for a year now, expert in styling, cutting etc He is Redken trained and used to lecture at their college. Have recommended many people to him and not one disappointment so far. The salon is at the ... Read More
Pensioners bus pass by lucyanya
Me again with yet another question. My MIA has registered, has her ID card and we would like to get her bus pass card thingy sorted. There are rumours that it will just turn up one day but rather than leave things to chance I would like to start ...
Have not had any unpleasant interaction when presenting our 60+ resident cards - have once or twice been questioned by bus driver but when we answer with a smile and explanation our 50cents is accepted. Read More
Opening a bank account from the UK - fail story by defectus
I've read here about people opening their bank accounts from abroad using the HSBC overseas account opening service. Trying to get ahead of the game I used that service too - and failed. We relocated a week ago and I started the account opening ...
Interesting small print detail! I asked the question because I remember someone posting something similar quite a few years ago and I think the person had to pay penalties for drawing against the deposited sums. Read More
Opening a bank account from the UK - fail story by defectus
I've read here about people opening their bank accounts from abroad using the HSBC overseas account opening service. Trying to get ahead of the game I used that service too - and failed. We relocated a week ago and I started the account opening ...
Does the 150 have to stay in your account at all times as surety against debit card purchases? Read More
A handy bit of info for newcomers about bins by Hezza
Hi all, I'm sure the legacy Expats are aware of this in Malta, however after my surprise this morning I thought it might be handy to post up for anyone coming or just settling into Malta life. When you're putting your bins out for the bin men to ...
That's why we are on an expat forum to learn about a country's quirks :happy: Agree about life's too short but if you are retired then the money spent on fines could be better used somewhere else. Read More
Opening a bank account from the UK - fail story by defectus
I've read here about people opening their bank accounts from abroad using the HSBC overseas account opening service. Trying to get ahead of the game I used that service too - and failed. We relocated a week ago and I started the account opening ...
Oh boy. Are you moving to the wrong country ! This is not a land for the impatient. If you expect ANYTHING to be dealt with efficiently you are going to have a VERY hard time adjusting. The "relaxed attitude" and way of life that most people move ... Read More
A handy bit of info for newcomers about bins by Hezza
Hi all, I'm sure the legacy Expats are aware of this in Malta, however after my surprise this morning I thought it might be handy to post up for anyone coming or just settling into Malta life. When you're putting your bins out for the bin men to ...
Be careful FlamingGalah, we were told by our land-lady and neighbours that we will be fined for putting them out at night, it's got to do with stray animals etc breaking into the bags for food. But it sounds like the people in your area all do it ... Read More
A handy bit of info for newcomers about bins by Hezza
Hi all, I'm sure the legacy Expats are aware of this in Malta, however after my surprise this morning I thought it might be handy to post up for anyone coming or just settling into Malta life. When you're putting your bins out for the bin men to ...
A follow-up to my post about Zebbug - I've been told by a reliable Maltese source that Mosta, Zebbug and a couple of other towns have their refuse collected in the late afternoons - including Saturdays. So there I was, wrongly accusing someone of ... Read More
A handy bit of info for newcomers about bins by Hezza
Hi all, I'm sure the legacy Expats are aware of this in Malta, however after my surprise this morning I thought it might be handy to post up for anyone coming or just settling into Malta life. When you're putting your bins out for the bin men to ...
Was waiting for a bus in Zebbug this afternoon when a missile came flying out one of the top flats and hit the pavement with a bang. Turned out to be a thin plastic shopping bag filled with empty tin cans and other trash - couldn't say whether it ... Read More
asian grocery store in qormi,malta
Log onto Google Maps 'Asian Food Store - Triq Nazju, Gzira. .Take a 61 or 62 or 63 from Qormi to Valletta and then a bus to Gzira. and ask for directions to the National Pool. The store has a small entrance but is large inside with masses of ... Read More
If you are searching for work remember by lucyanya
I have recently been looking through the job ads on the forum for a friend. I have noticed many people advertising themselves as looking for work. One thing I have noticed is the language. Everybody, please do not take this the wrong way but can ...
Jules, I couldn't agree more with you about the irritating tendency of a member on this blog to critique postings, it's very off putting :( and as a result I now rarely bother to post either. Do you remember those 'goldfish' earrings that you ... Read More
Nuts various in bulk - Where to buy? by rooikat
We make our own muesli but supermarkets like Pavi, Lidl, Scotts and others, all sell in smallish packets at prohibitive prices per kilo. Anyone know where to get nuts in bulk - also oats, pumpkin and sesame seeds, raisins etc.
Thanks Damsel, will follow up and also note GMO issue :) Kolac, thanks also for info re customs. Read More
Nuts various in bulk - Where to buy? by rooikat
We make our own muesli but supermarkets like Pavi, Lidl, Scotts and others, all sell in smallish packets at prohibitive prices per kilo. Anyone know where to get nuts in bulk - also oats, pumpkin and sesame seeds, raisins etc.
Worth a try, thanks for the reply. Perhaps someone on the blog will information on runs? Read More
Nuts various in bulk - Where to buy?
We make our own muesli but supermarkets like Pavi, Lidl, Scotts and others, all sell in smallish packets at prohibitive prices per kilo. Anyone know where to get nuts in bulk - also oats, pumpkin and sesame seeds, raisins etc. Read More
So many decisions and questions by Robonline
We are determined not to spend another cold winter in the UK. The older we get the worse they seem to get. We did visit Malts a few years ago and really liked it. Southern Spain or the Islands also have similarly mild climates but they seem ...
'Remember that paradise does not exist, everything in life is a compromise the only decision you need to make is how much you are willing to compromise!' Very wise words. Moving from one country to another requires huge adjustments but we have ... Read More
Offer accepted on house... by Rocking Ken
Offer has been accepted on our house (cash buy), so fingers crossed we'll be in Malta before crimbo...
When the cold north wind blows as it is at the moment, you will need those thermals ;) We are warmer in our apartment than we are outside at the moment, despite the sun shining. Haven't started using heaters yet but are told that we will by ... Read More
Where to find cheap local produce? by stephenblanpied
Howdy, anyone know where i can find local produce markets in the st. Jullians area? Ive seen the trucks parked here and there with veg but i was wondering if there is a market where i can find loads of stands with local grown veg and fresh fish and ...
Just a few roads away from the American Embassy. Read More
Shipping Souvenirs from Malta to US
Post office - but make sure you have done adequate protective wrapping. We sent a lace umbrella to the USA very securely wrapped (we thought) in a cardboard cylinder but it arrived there with a broken handle. Read More
TV by TheDarkman
I've never been an avid watcher of television. I consider it a life drainer, diverting you from other more interesting or productive pursuits. However. Now living a long way from "home" I've appreciated being able to watch the news a couple of times ...
I commented on the inaccuracy of the weather forecasts on Malta to a Maltese gentleman who very indignantly replied that we are so small that weather predicted for the island can blow right past it in a matter of half an hour... :) Read More
Moving to Malta with my Non-EU Spouse (Visa Questions) by kenkenif
Hello I was wondering if you could help me. My wife is a Russian national and wishes to relocate to Malta with me (i am a British national). I will be exercising my EU free movement rights in Malta according to the Directive 2004/38/EC and she as ...
kenkenif: Pleased to hear that the Maltese Embassy/Consulate was able to help, regardless of which country you approached them in - we have always found them to be very helpful regarding our own visas over a travel period of 5 years to Malta before ... Read More
Moving to Malta with my Non-EU Spouse (Visa Questions) by kenkenif
Hello I was wondering if you could help me. My wife is a Russian national and wishes to relocate to Malta with me (i am a British national). I will be exercising my EU free movement rights in Malta according to the Directive 2004/38/EC and she as ...
smile2all - Wow, you really are a nice person, so nice that I couldn't be bothered to reply to your sarcastic posts in future, have a good life if you can :whistle: Read More
Moving to Malta with my Non-EU Spouse (Visa Questions) by kenkenif
Hello I was wondering if you could help me. My wife is a Russian national and wishes to relocate to Malta with me (i am a British national). I will be exercising my EU free movement rights in Malta according to the Directive 2004/38/EC and she as ...
smile2all - 'What if, instead of writing something wrong, a person just make a smiley or so and not insist of knowing things as you did yourself in your some other posts.' For the sake of something to say you keep on insisting that everyone is ... Read More
Moving to Malta with my Non-EU Spouse (Visa Questions) by kenkenif
Hello I was wondering if you could help me. My wife is a Russian national and wishes to relocate to Malta with me (i am a British national). I will be exercising my EU free movement rights in Malta according to the Directive 2004/38/EC and she as ...
smile2all - you do seem to have an axe to grind? Snide remarks as above are not what this blog is about, try lightening up a bit so that you don't come across as a very unpleasant person. Offer some concrete advice yourself instead of knocking those ... Read More
Moving to Malta with my Non-EU Spouse (Visa Questions) by kenkenif
Hello I was wondering if you could help me. My wife is a Russian national and wishes to relocate to Malta with me (i am a British national). I will be exercising my EU free movement rights in Malta according to the Directive 2004/38/EC and she as ...
Pleased to read that. I'm sure all will go well ;) Read More
Moving to Malta with my Non-EU Spouse (Visa Questions) by kenkenif
Hello I was wondering if you could help me. My wife is a Russian national and wishes to relocate to Malta with me (i am a British national). I will be exercising my EU free movement rights in Malta according to the Directive 2004/38/EC and she as ...
I have my doubts as to whether your wife is going to get through just by showing passports and a marriage certificate from what I've heard. For your sakes I hope you are right because it's going to be a bit of a disaster if boarding is refused - ... Read More
Moving to Malta with my Non-EU Spouse (Visa Questions) by kenkenif
Hello I was wondering if you could help me. My wife is a Russian national and wishes to relocate to Malta with me (i am a British national). I will be exercising my EU free movement rights in Malta according to the Directive 2004/38/EC and she as ...
I have mentioned in a different post - If you as a UK resident and married your non EU spouse in the UK, the visa procedure is a simple matter and does not cost you anything. Go and see the Maltese Embassy in London, they will advise you as to the ... Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info for UK ExPats by GuestPoster566
Removed due to thread going off topic and cluttered again. No longer serving a useful purpose.
Toon - thank you for the post regarding Cross Border Health Care. I notice from the links that Malta concluded the legal formalities at the last moment in October this year! It is very good news for me as a UK expat who has received excellent ... Read More
English and Turkish moving to Malta...help please! by kbun22
Hi everyone :) I am English and planning to move to Malta within the next couple of months with my Turkish husband. I'd love some advice regarding visa's etc, as I understand it for me I can just turn up and then I'm good for 3 months until I need ...
Coxf0001 'Experience of living in Malta; Means being aware, that ANY information will change from person to person, department to department, even embassy staff will give different advice...It really does depend on what day it is or if they had ham ... Read More
English and Turkish moving to Malta...help please! by kbun22
Hi everyone :) I am English and planning to move to Malta within the next couple of months with my Turkish husband. I'd love some advice regarding visa's etc, as I understand it for me I can just turn up and then I'm good for 3 months until I need ...
That's the problem for so many of us, we don't always know which factors influence the relevant procedure - so it's good to post on a blog like and the question can be discussed, that's when all these 'variations' come to the fore. You didn't cause ... Read More
Storage
Have you thought of renting a street level garage for 6 months.There are many garages with 'to let' notices on their doors. We see them regularly whenever we drive through various towns and villages. Also check the newspapers' classified sections ... Read More
Orthopaedic by GianC
Hi! Does anyone know about the best orthopaedic in Malta? Thanks! Giancarlo
GianC: If your Orthopaedic surgery need is urgent then I suggest you go private i.e. St James Hospital as per previous comment. The consultants/surgeons at the Mater Dei are very thorough but you could wait for up to 8 months for an initial ... Read More
English and Turkish moving to Malta...help please! by kbun22
Hi everyone :) I am English and planning to move to Malta within the next couple of months with my Turkish husband. I'd love some advice regarding visa's etc, as I understand it for me I can just turn up and then I'm good for 3 months until I need ...
Zidanin:- your post And marraiage does'nt count anything even if married in UK or Turkey or MARS. Bear in mind that at the stage I posted my reply none of us knew that they were departing from Turkey. However, it does make a difference if a UK ... Read More
English and Turkish moving to Malta...help please! by kbun22
Hi everyone :) I am English and planning to move to Malta within the next couple of months with my Turkish husband. I'd love some advice regarding visa's etc, as I understand it for me I can just turn up and then I'm good for 3 months until I need ...
zidaninpoland - you wrote as follows:- 'If your husband holds a resident card in UK and you have marriage certificate than it will take 3 working days to obtain a visa from any Schengen country embassy and only on a schengen visa he will be allowed ... Read More
English and Turkish moving to Malta...help please! by kbun22
Hi everyone :) I am English and planning to move to Malta within the next couple of months with my Turkish husband. I'd love some advice regarding visa's etc, as I understand it for me I can just turn up and then I'm good for 3 months until I need ...
'A non-Eu passport holder cannot enter any schengen territory even if the spouse is from EU country.' To clarify further. If this couple were married in the UK then the Maltese Embassy in London will grant a visa that is linked to the UK spouse. ... Read More
Hairdresser by clairedebelle74
Hello. Ladies/gentleman I am in need of a good hairdresser in Bugibba/ St pauls bay. Could anyone recommend one? I dont mind travelling either as I am quite fussy over my hair. Would be grateful for any recommendations. Thanks Claire x
Hi Claire, I followed a recommendation on this blog many months ago by someone who was very pleased with Herbert at EGO Hair and Beauty lounge in Mosta. He is an excellent stylist (Redken trained and was also a lecturer for them at their college for ... Read More
New I.D. card rules by tearnet
This should boost income tax revenues.:D The Government of Malta intends to review the current process for the issue of the ID Cards to foreigners. The new format of residence document applies to EU/EEA/Swiss and Non-EU nationals. The Changes ...
Hi Denisemac 'Also do I register my car first or apply for the eresidency first?' As a prospective resident (not a tourist) you have only 20 days from the time your car comes off the ferry to start the registration process otherwise you will be ... Read More
Where to find cheap local produce? by stephenblanpied
Howdy, anyone know where i can find local produce markets in the st. Jullians area? Ive seen the trucks parked here and there with veg but i was wondering if there is a market where i can find loads of stands with local grown veg and fresh fish and ...
Tuesday and Saturday mornings from 6.30 till about 12.00. Go at about 9.30 otherwise you will be caught up in a stampede of locals :) A great selection of fruit & vegs at excellent prices, much of the produce lifted from the farmers' fields the ... Read More
Hot water? by Duxx
Anybody has a clue why my hot water is yellow? cold water is ok, but when I fill out the tub hot water is yellow, also in kitchen (different heater) is the same situation Landlords don't know why is so, I doubt it's the main heater as it's new, but ...
A very interesting link Oscar - answers a whole lot of questions that I haven't got round to researching! Thank you. Read More
Hot water? by Duxx
Anybody has a clue why my hot water is yellow? cold water is ok, but when I fill out the tub hot water is yellow, also in kitchen (different heater) is the same situation Landlords don't know why is so, I doubt it's the main heater as it's new, but ...
Our water into our bathroom from the rooftop tank, is yellow and we don't drink it. We can't actually see yellow in our kitchen sink water, but then it's going into a silver sink. We are told that the water comes from the mains to the kitchen sink ... Read More
ARMS - Utility prices - again by Entity
Sorry for the same topic again, but I have questions. As I'm leaving the island, I'm trying to close everything. For arms, my landlord told me that I have to pay 440 EUR for the last two months as this is the amount what the arms finally ...
All of above sounds correct :thanks: Read More
ARMS - Utility prices - again by Entity
Sorry for the same topic again, but I have questions. As I'm leaving the island, I'm trying to close everything. For arms, my landlord told me that I have to pay 440 EUR for the last two months as this is the amount what the arms finally ...
Thank you - it was a question my landlord asked (he didn't know..) so we will work from that assumption :/ Read More
Embaressing moment on Arriva Bus by angela lister
Anyone know the answer to this most embarrassing incident. We were travelling on the bus from Valetta to the Gozo ferry on Sunday29th Sept. We have been on Gozo for 9 months and are in possession of the e-residency card. An inspector alighted the ...
We were working as volunteers at Notte Bianca over the weekend and met a 'Revenue Protection Officer' for Arriva - which is what we are referring to as bus inspectors. We spoke to him about Angela's experience and to our surprise (or maybe not)he ... Read More
ARMS - Utility prices - again by Entity
Sorry for the same topic again, but I have questions. As I'm leaving the island, I'm trying to close everything. For arms, my landlord told me that I have to pay 440 EUR for the last two months as this is the amount what the arms finally ...
'Remember the thresholds and discounts are based on annual consumptions' Do you know if this is a based an ARMS Jan - Dec basis or is it based on a year from when our residential rate kicked in? Thanks Read More
Weekly Groceries Spend? by gabrio
hello guys, wanted to ask (if anyone wants to share, that is), how much you spend in groceries per week... I have been checking things here and there and it seems that for 2 people we are spending approx. 150 / week. We are trying to get organic ...
Have you tried the T'Quali farmers' market on Tuesday and Saturday mornings? (6.30am to approx 11am) Much of their vegs has come out of the fields the night before & has wet soil clinging to it! Not sure how many of them claim to be organic farmers, ... Read More
Embaressing moment on Arriva Bus by angela lister
Anyone know the answer to this most embarrassing incident. We were travelling on the bus from Valetta to the Gozo ferry on Sunday29th Sept. We have been on Gozo for 9 months and are in possession of the e-residency card. An inspector alighted the ...
Yes it does, because the original comment by Angela was that the local councils can't use the new EID numbers in their computers to issue the 'oldies' travel card and we have realised why that is the case. If it's not of importance to you then why ... Read More
Embaressing moment on Arriva Bus by angela lister
Anyone know the answer to this most embarrassing incident. We were travelling on the bus from Valetta to the Gozo ferry on Sunday29th Sept. We have been on Gozo for 9 months and are in possession of the e-residency card. An inspector alighted the ...
It's a 7 digit number plus an A - which is probably why local councils can't use it to issue a Kartanzjan - even if they were prepared to do so....I think you will find that is your id number, ours has 7 digits all together if you include the first ... Read More
Embaressing moment on Arriva Bus by angela lister
Anyone know the answer to this most embarrassing incident. We were travelling on the bus from Valetta to the Gozo ferry on Sunday29th Sept. We have been on Gozo for 9 months and are in possession of the e-residency card. An inspector alighted the ...
Not if you have not had an ID card before :/Ahh, so what it on the back of the new EID if you didn't have an ID card before? Do you not have a 5 or 6 digit number ending in A ?It's a 7 digit number plus an A - which is probably why local councils ... Read More
Embaressing moment on Arriva Bus by angela lister
Anyone know the answer to this most embarrassing incident. We were travelling on the bus from Valetta to the Gozo ferry on Sunday29th Sept. We have been on Gozo for 9 months and are in possession of the e-residency card. An inspector alighted the ...
Your old number is on the new EID!Not if you have not had an ID card before :/ Read More
ARMS - Utility prices - again by Entity
Sorry for the same topic again, but I have questions. As I'm leaving the island, I'm trying to close everything. For arms, my landlord told me that I have to pay 440 EUR for the last two months as this is the amount what the arms finally ...
I've just re-calculated our September utility payment made to the landlord and it's only out by a few cents, phew! I did say I had seen an eco reduction figure on the original calculation. But, from next month will use the proper base line each time ... Read More
ARMS - Utility prices - again by Entity
Sorry for the same topic again, but I have questions. As I'm leaving the island, I'm trying to close everything. For arms, my landlord told me that I have to pay 440 EUR for the last two months as this is the amount what the arms finally ...
Right - all makes sense, thank you. We haven't seen a statement yet that incorporates the change over, but will start using the base line from mid August and see what happens. Read More
ARMS - Utility prices - again by Entity
Sorry for the same topic again, but I have questions. As I'm leaving the island, I'm trying to close everything. For arms, my landlord told me that I have to pay 440 EUR for the last two months as this is the amount what the arms finally ...
PS Do the discounts apply to domestic tariffs as well, or only residential? Read More
ARMS - Utility prices - again by Entity
Sorry for the same topic again, but I have questions. As I'm leaving the island, I'm trying to close everything. For arms, my landlord told me that I have to pay 440 EUR for the last two months as this is the amount what the arms finally ...
Thank you Toonarmy - I hadn't seen it that way, makes sense. Any advice on how I would calculate it in that way bearing in mind we had a switch over from domestic to residential rate in the middle of August? If I use the base line as suggested from ... Read More
ARMS - Utility prices - again by Entity
Sorry for the same topic again, but I have questions. As I'm leaving the island, I'm trying to close everything. For arms, my landlord told me that I have to pay 440 EUR for the last two months as this is the amount what the arms finally ...
The reason I queried the term non-residential is because the bill calculator on the ARMS page actually has a non-residential category in its little drop down box. We use this bill calculator each month after we have taken our readings and then pay ... Read More
Embaressing moment on Arriva Bus by angela lister
Anyone know the answer to this most embarrassing incident. We were travelling on the bus from Valetta to the Gozo ferry on Sunday29th Sept. We have been on Gozo for 9 months and are in possession of the e-residency card. An inspector alighted the ...
That must have been awful! We have been questioned by bus drivers when we have presented our EResidency cards and tendered our 50cents but have not encountered anything like that. We have stood our ground and pointed out the 60+ on the back of the ... Read More
ARMS - Utility prices - again by Entity
Sorry for the same topic again, but I have questions. As I'm leaving the island, I'm trying to close everything. For arms, my landlord told me that I have to pay 440 EUR for the last two months as this is the amount what the arms finally ...
The discussion thread contains the term 'non-residential' - this could be confusing to some newbies on the blog, is my explanation below correct? Non-residential rate is for a commercial property. Domestic rate is for a residential property where ... Read More
Pay as you go internet/TV/phone??? by Dingles
Hi all :) I'm new to this forum (and very new in Malta!!!), so appologies if this has been answered somewhere... Did have a look through previous posts, but couldn't see any. I'm trying to get internet/TV/phone for my house in Birgebbuga, but GO ...
That is the shop that told us Melita wouldn't give us the deposit back in cash. We use the Valletta shop frequently as they are very helpful, so we believed what they said.....They accessed our account details online and told us we couldn't have ... Read More
Pay as you go internet/TV/phone??? by Dingles
Hi all :) I'm new to this forum (and very new in Malta!!!), so appologies if this has been answered somewhere... Did have a look through previous posts, but couldn't see any. I'm trying to get internet/TV/phone for my house in Birgebbuga, but GO ...
We tried arguing - it didn't get us anywhere and it hadn't been recorded in the contract that it would be paid back as cash - we were pretty new here at the time, we have become much sharper in checking this type of thing now ;) Read More
Pay as you go internet/TV/phone??? by Dingles
Hi all :) I'm new to this forum (and very new in Malta!!!), so appologies if this has been answered somewhere... Did have a look through previous posts, but couldn't see any. I'm trying to get internet/TV/phone for my house in Birgebbuga, but GO ...
Melita (Naxxar) charged us a 250 deposit (for an internet package, 2 x 3G mobile phones and mobile contract) When we received our IDs they credited our Melita account, would not pay back cash - not a huge problem as we don't have to pay monthly ... Read More
Observation of Malta's Busses by Rocking Ken
Hi All, Got an email from a friend who commutes to work everyday on the bus and found this quite ammusing. Quote Yesterday the bus driver got off the bus and sat with his friend for 20 minutes before he decided to start work again and he was 15 ...
The subtly was missed by many....... :whistle:what makes you think that?Intuition? ;) Read More
Observation of Malta's Busses by Rocking Ken
Hi All, Got an email from a friend who commutes to work everyday on the bus and found this quite ammusing. Quote Yesterday the bus driver got off the bus and sat with his friend for 20 minutes before he decided to start work again and he was 15 ...
The subtly was missed by many....... :whistle: Read More
NI Number and registering with a doctor by Rocking Ken
Hi All, A frind of mine who has been in Malta for the last couple of weeks is asking for you help. Quote.. I was wondering if you could do me a favour and check in with you buddies that are here in Malta and are self-employed and find out how ...
You can use a poly clinic with a valid EHIC card, mine was accepted without question when we first arrived and were considered as tourists. Read More
Free prescriptions? by SummerRaine
Hi all I apologise if this has already been asked but I can't seem to find the answer. We are looking to relocate to Malta next year, however my husbands mother and my mother intend to follow within 3-6 months. I am trying to find out whether they ...
You don't have to apply for the S1 certificate before you leave the UK, you can apply from Malta but naturally that will delay the whole process. We would advise at least 3 month's worth of medication (more if you can) as the process is extremely ... Read More
New I.D. card rules by tearnet
This should boost income tax revenues.:D The Government of Malta intends to review the current process for the issue of the ID Cards to foreigners. The new format of residence document applies to EU/EEA/Swiss and Non-EU nationals. The Changes ...
They've defined by functionality not by actual usageI knew I was going to be taken up on the word usage ;) I couldn't think of a better one at the time, functionality would be correct :) Read More
New I.D. card rules by tearnet
This should boost income tax revenues.:D The Government of Malta intends to review the current process for the issue of the ID Cards to foreigners. The new format of residence document applies to EU/EEA/Swiss and Non-EU nationals. The Changes ...
Ok - got the gist of biometric, it appears that the Maltese interpretation of biometric varies according to which card it is used for :) Read More
New I.D. card rules by tearnet
This should boost income tax revenues.:D The Government of Malta intends to review the current process for the issue of the ID Cards to foreigners. The new format of residence document applies to EU/EEA/Swiss and Non-EU nationals. The Changes ...
By biometric do you mean a chip? If so the new eResidence/ID cards for EU citizens are biometric. Read More
Supporting docs for residency query! by mantonas
Hi guys, I am thinking in handing over my docs for the residency tomorrow but I have one question in regards to a support doc they ask for. I am living with my partner for nearly 15 years now but we still not married. Now, for this cases, they're ...
We politely asked two teenage Maltese boys to turn down their music (on whatever it was that they were using) and they promptly turned it up as loudly as possible until we reached Valletta. The rest of the passengers kept their heads down - perhaps ... Read More
Water and Electricity - Domestic rating by Toon
Q. What is the reasoning behind the domestic rating for these utilites. as to me it doesnt make any sense. is it just a hidden tax for being wealthy enough to afford a 2nd or third or fourth home or is it something else?
Thank you, all very helpful :thanks: Read More
Water and Electricity - Domestic rating by Toon
Q. What is the reasoning behind the domestic rating for these utilites. as to me it doesnt make any sense. is it just a hidden tax for being wealthy enough to afford a 2nd or third or fourth home or is it something else?
Please, a simple guide to registering as consumers on landlord's bill - have trawled through all posts and need help. 1) EResidency card 2) Landlord's permission 3) Link to down load form from ARMS (I'm confused as to which one) 4) Who fills it ... Read More
Melita: demanding deposit. by GuestPoster566
Just had a very lengthy argument with Melita rep who was insisting on a 200 deposit for services. I lost, as I expected to but tried to make my point that what they demand is illegal. However, deposit to be repaid is in writing. I'll wait and see ...
We had to pay a 250 deposit in April this year - this covered internet, 2 mobile numbers and 2 new mobile phones. Doubt whether you will get your deposit back in cash. We were told by Melita yesterday they transfer it as a credit to set up a ... Read More
Air Conditioner units - portable by rooikat
Did anyone buy an aircon from the guy who had about 6 for sale at about 250.00. If you did and you have been using one of them, does it work well, and if it does, what is the make? Needing info on buying one that's effective but is not going to ...
Thanks Redmik - we will investigate in meantime. Read More