Richard Weninger
@ricky
English expat in Germany
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Lives in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse
Speaks English,German,French
Registration: 06 September 2009
personal bankruptcy law in Malta by hunterboytm
Hi guys, I come from Romania, I used to have a large company there, unfortunately with the crysis it all went down the hill, banks in Romania weren't supportive, the authorities gave me a push over the cliff, so I have some debts I couldn't ...
I replied to the original poster about filing for personal bancruptcy in Malta for debts incured in another country. The original poster is well aware and in the know about the issues as documented in his posts. There are always two sides : ... Read More
personal bankruptcy law in Malta by hunterboytm
Hi guys, I come from Romania, I used to have a large company there, unfortunately with the crysis it all went down the hill, banks in Romania weren't supportive, the authorities gave me a push over the cliff, so I have some debts I couldn't ...
Your chances are zero to declare bancruptcy in Malta ! And why should they be ? What do your financial problems in Romania have to do with Malta? If I'm broke I leave the country and start it off again ? Once, twice ...... Get your act ... Read More
How safe is Malta considering it's proximity to Libya/Tunisia etc by yoanka1980
I am considering moving to Malta with my husband and our 2 year old (currently living in Ireland). This might sound like a silly question, but I would just like to ask your opinion regarding Malta's safety in terms of terror threats, the ...
Well, the countdown on war in Libya is on following todays US airstrikes on IS locations to the west of Tripolis. Although it will not directly effect Malta if airstrikes in LIbya contuinue it is obviously not very far away . The war against ISIL ... Read More
life in malta
Hi Tarek, hotel and hospitality industry is one of the mainstays of the Maltese economy. In fact , recruiting for the coming season is starting at the moment. Cheers Ricky Read More
life in malta
Hi Tarek, finding work (especially decently paid work ) in Malta correlates more or less directly with your quailfications,diplomas,degreees , certificates and work life experience. So it can be very easy or nearly impossible , depending on your ... Read More
tablets
You certainly will have a big fight trying to get hearing aid batteries paid for here in Malta. Generally speaking you are only entitled to the perks that locals receive too and there are not many in Malta. You asked the same questions several ... Read More
Permit needed for imported used vehicles to be driven as from Friday by tearnet
For all those who think its not necessary to register your vehicle in Malta. "A 30-day permit will be required for imported used vehicles to drive in Malta as from Friday, Transport Malta said. It warned that vehicles without this permit would ...
Now that is a good question with no answer. I bought an used Toyota Vitz 6 years ago and have had no problems. The car was 2 years old and cost 10.000 Euros. Cheers Ricky Read More
Is It worth bringing my car to malta from uk by Alfie97AA
just passed my test and got a really nice car worth around 3 grand , is it worth bringing to Malta ? Also do I have to put Malta plates on ? Is car insurance cheep in Malta ? Also would it cost a lot to bring it to Malta ? Hope someone can ...
And I do not think that the car financing company is going to be too happy about you becoming resident in a foreign country and the car being plated with a Maltese number plate and handing over the necessary documents to register the car in ... Read More
Moving to Malta by Goodison
My name is Phillip Deane and my wife is Ann. We are English, but have lived in Ireland for 11 years. My family are hoping to move to Malta next year. My wife and I are retiring but my daughter and three children are hoping to move with us. We have ...
Highly unlikely as most Gozitans looking for decent jobs leave Gozo as well ! Many even leave Malta altogether -))) Ask yourself why certain things are cheaper in 'isolated' villages in Malta let alone Gozo. As already said if you retire ... Read More
Can i get a job in Malta as a non EU citizen? by Mr Royce
Hi everyone, Good to be here and also fined some relevant info about Malta which i am interested in, is great. I am a Nigerian living in Italy and have got no job here, despite having all the needed Italian documents, I am thinking about leaving ...
When we give advice here on the site it should be within the legal guidelines. Of course he can come to Malta or any other EU country as a visitor/tourist but if he comes to Malta with the plan to work he is already breaking the law. And working ... Read More
Can i get a job in Malta as a non EU citizen? by Mr Royce
Hi everyone, Good to be here and also fined some relevant info about Malta which i am interested in, is great. I am a Nigerian living in Italy and have got no job here, despite having all the needed Italian documents, I am thinking about leaving ...
Being ' well documented ' in Italy means nothing in Malta. As you are not talking about high-profile jobs as you say yourself you will have no chance of finding low profile work in Malta as a non-EU and in particular being from ... Read More
Can i get a job in Malta as a non EU citizen? by Mr Royce
Hi everyone, Good to be here and also fined some relevant info about Malta which i am interested in, is great. I am a Nigerian living in Italy and have got no job here, despite having all the needed Italian documents, I am thinking about leaving ...
Generally speaking Malta is highly protective of it's jobs. The criteria for granting non-EU citizens a work permit are the same in Malta as in Italy. Your immigration status is unclear and it is questionable if you would be able to travel to ... Read More
Teaching posts by RichardLeaElmes
How easy is it to get a teaching post in Malta. I am a fully qualified teacher of 20+ across the 5-13+ age range with a current DBS.
Depends ! To teach Maltese kids you need a Maltese Teachers Warrant and police conduct certificate. To teach EFL you need a yearly certificate. https://eflmalta.gov.mt/en/Pages/Requirements-for-an-EFL-Teaching-Permit.aspx Cheers Ricky Read More
Teaching posts by RichardLeaElmes
How easy is it to get a teaching post in Malta. I am a fully qualified teacher of 20+ across the 5-13+ age range with a current DBS.
But don't forget to get yourself licensed ! Read More
Teaching posts by RichardLeaElmes
How easy is it to get a teaching post in Malta. I am a fully qualified teacher of 20+ across the 5-13+ age range with a current DBS.
I discussed the question with several Maltese teacher friends and they confirmed the language issue in the age groups you were referring to. In higher grades at State schools there could be chances but only if you offer subjects that they cannot ... Read More
Teaching posts by RichardLeaElmes
How easy is it to get a teaching post in Malta. I am a fully qualified teacher of 20+ across the 5-13+ age range with a current DBS.
Hi Richard, to teach in a Maltese State or Church school you have to be fluent in Maltese. Positions are usually filled through calls. Private schools are not so strict. International schools like Verdala don't require Maltese. Jobs are often ... Read More
How do I get into teaching in malta? by Adi9626
I am currently living and working as a welder in malta, Monday-Friday, supporting a family of three, me my wife and one year old son. I want to get into teaching. I have no experience other than the 8 hours I did on my CELTA and I struggled. I ...
To work as a teaching assistant in Malta you have to be able to communicate in Maltese and English. You also need to be qualified as through a Diploma at MQF Level 4 for example or other qualifying degrees. The salaries start at around 12 000 ... Read More
vacancy for staff nurse by andrew0480
Hi friends..... I got one job offering letter from Malta one of the best hospital in Malta.St.James hospital.In my country one agency told about this hospital is 40 beded and they will pay for us 2100 to 2500euro per month. with free food and ...
Thanks for this information . It's very usefull and relates exactly to the figures I've been told by Maltese nurse friends. Cheers Ricky Read More
Working as a Waiter or possibly supervisor by Michael1991
Hello Everyone !! I am Michael and I am new here. I am looking for some information regarding working in catering. I am going to move to Malta 21st of March and going to get apartment in Gozo. I have 8 years experience in catering including ...
Gozo is cheap but you won't find the jobs there ! That is why it is cheap -)))) The whole of Gozo compares to a smaller town in the UK ! All the best in your plans. Cheers Ricky Read More
Working as a Waiter or possibly supervisor by Michael1991
Hello Everyone !! I am Michael and I am new here. I am looking for some information regarding working in catering. I am going to move to Malta 21st of March and going to get apartment in Gozo. I have 8 years experience in catering including ...
Tips depend on the standard of the restaurant /place. In a standard bar/restaurant/kiosk you often pay at the counter and Maltese are not worldchampions in tipping. Waiter supervisor ? In Malta in most places that would be the position of ... Read More
Justice in Malta by ricky
The penality for killing 2 people in a car accident whilst driving with around 140 km's is just about the same as loitering in the streets of Gzira looking for ...
The latest comments by Maltese on the various online news sites suggest that the Maltese law courts accept the killing of UK tourists by reckless driving . The price is a few thousand Euros and a driving ban for a few months ! Well done Maltese ... Read More
Need Help on a few things Im moving now to Malta And need help by Alfie97AA
Hi Need to know a few things if someone can help me Please? 1.. Can I rent long term in Malta with out a Job, As when I come I wont have work straight away, But have the money for rent? 2.. How Do I go about opening a Malta Bank Account and ...
Hi Alfie, no need to post everything twice ! As you were asking about hotel jobs Birzebuggia is about the worst place you could choose to live ! The closest hotel I'm aware of is the Phoenecia in VAlletta but they are closed for ... Read More
Justice in Malta by ricky
The penality for killing 2 people in a car accident whilst driving with around 140 km's is just about the same as loitering in the streets of Gzira looking for ...
OK , I'll be more direct , also because these posts are captured by Google and other search engines, A Maltese youngster driving at 140 km@s and killing two foreigners ist let off after waiting 6 years for people to forget . Let us take this ... Read More
Justice in Malta
The penality for killing 2 people in a car accident whilst driving with around 140 km's is just about the same as loitering in the streets of Gzira looking for ... Read More
Need Help on a few things Im moving now to Malta And need help by Alfie97AA
Hi Need to know a few things if someone can help me Please? 1.. Can I rent long term in Malta with out a Job, As when I come I wont have work straight away, But have the money for rent? 2.. How Do I go about opening a Malta Bank Account and ...
Hi Alfie, welcome back to the forum. You already asked all the questions in previous posts. The answers have not changed except that the rents might have gone up. There still is no Best Western hotel in Malta. If you work you should be paying ... Read More
Looking to move to Malta in Malta now. by Pollyanna##321
Hi I am trying to find some place to rent in buggiba, qwara, or st Paul's bay. Can anyone tell me what the average rental price is for a 1 or 2 bed place. Don't want to spend too much on a rental per month. Not looking for a palace, but ...
It is much more convenient for larger hotels to get their cleaning staff through agencies. Otherwise you will have to look at smaller, boutique hotels that might hire individual cleaners. The pay will be about the same ....around 4.50 ... Read More
Tax for tenants? by amej
Our landlord makes us pay additionaly to the rent 70 euro saying it a tax for renting. I just realised its such a nonsense since its not us getting this income.Why do we have to pay this 70 euro tax as tenants? Anyone came across antyhing like that?
The fact that you are paying your rent by bank transfer is very positive and the number of residents is a sign that you are on the right electricity tarif. What I don't like are the other wordings referring to taxes ! They leave a lot open to ... Read More
thyroxine tablets, for under active thyroid. by Pollyanna##321
Medical question. I have an under active thyroid, I need to get on prescription, is it easy enough to get them here . I don't pay for them in England, believe I've been told will have to pay for them here. Will I be able to get them easily ...
No ! You go to the doctor, get the prescription and pay at the pharmacy ( unless you qualify for exempts). Cheers Ricky Read More
Looking to move to Malta in Malta now. by Pollyanna##321
Hi I am trying to find some place to rent in buggiba, qwara, or st Paul's bay. Can anyone tell me what the average rental price is for a 1 or 2 bed place. Don't want to spend too much on a rental per month. Not looking for a palace, but ...
Yes, the hourly pay is about correct If you get paid -)() Cheers Ricky Read More
Taxi driver in Malta
Well, that makes the application easier! Experience counts -))) Cheers Ricky Read More
Taxi driver in Malta
Check out the conditions for a permit ! http://www.transport.gov.mt/admin/uploads/files/Driver%20Taxi%20Guidelines%20ver%201.pdf Being a taxi driver in another country does not qualify you to be a taxi driver in Malta. In particular you need to ... Read More
buying a car by J.black5
Hi folks, I'm planning to buy a car I viewed recently, it's a private sale, does anybody know if there would any problems doing this as I have only been in Malta 1 week now, as yet I'm still looking for work, so don't have my ...
Your best bet is to call TM and ask ..... In Malta rules change every day. Cheers Ricky Read More
Tax for tenants? by amej
Our landlord makes us pay additionaly to the rent 70 euro saying it a tax for renting. I just realised its such a nonsense since its not us getting this income.Why do we have to pay this 70 euro tax as tenants? Anyone came across antyhing like that?
It is more likely to be a ' surcharge' to counteract the 15 % tax rate for rental income ( if and only if declared) that private lessors pay ( if they declare -)) VAT only applies to commercial business and not private people. I myself get ... Read More
Cost of Short Term Insurance on MALTA by PaulJMc
My wife and I are relocating to Malta in May this year. We are assessing all the relevant costs but have not been able to establish what basic insurance policycosts. We will be looking at insuring a small second hand vehicle value approximately ...
Don't get me wrong Chalks . Any post about problems in Paceville only refesr to Paceville and , in particular', the area near the stairs and at night. The later the more dangerous. After 10 pm and as a single man you can count on having ... Read More
eResidence accepted with shared accommodation? by merlinnu80
Hello everyone! I am planning to move to Malta next month and i'm not sure I understood all the info about e residence. If I'll choose to live in a shared house will it be accepted as proof of address to obtain my eResidence ? Many ...
Possibly . But I would not count on it. After all the rental contract is one of the documents that are officially required. Possibly the most important - after the health cost coverage required. All these problems are caused by fellow EU and non- ... Read More
eResidence accepted with shared accommodation? by merlinnu80
Hello everyone! I am planning to move to Malta next month and i'm not sure I understood all the info about e residence. If I'll choose to live in a shared house will it be accepted as proof of address to obtain my eResidence ? Many ...
Well I was 2 weeks ago when I went to change the address on my e-residence card. The officer checked names and id of the names in the contract and took his time -))) So typical of Malta. Cheers Ricky Read More
Warning ! Paceville is a No-Go - Zone if you care for your life by ricky
Hi all, I have warned previously about the risks of visiting Paceville. The latest tops just about everything from the past - except the occasional murder that happens ...
It seems that it is time to warn again about a visit to Paceville . This is the latest statement by the Police Commissioner: Police Commissioner Michael Cassar, when discussing the PlusOne Club incident in Paceville, said that police are not ... Read More
eResidence accepted with shared accommodation? by merlinnu80
Hello everyone! I am planning to move to Malta next month and i'm not sure I understood all the info about e residence. If I'll choose to live in a shared house will it be accepted as proof of address to obtain my eResidence ? Many ...
Of course he can say no ! In fact , most shared appartments are not covered by rental contracts ie ...illegal ! So make sure that the shared accomodation is allowed by the owner. The e-residence office is quite cautious now as the abuse ( like 30 ... Read More
eResidence accepted with shared accommodation? by merlinnu80
Hello everyone! I am planning to move to Malta next month and i'm not sure I understood all the info about e residence. If I'll choose to live in a shared house will it be accepted as proof of address to obtain my eResidence ? Many ...
If you have a rental agreement ( preferably with the original lessor) you should be ok. If you a non-EU citizen you will need a dated photocopy of the ID card of your landlord. If you are an EU citizen you are probably ok with the rental agreement ... Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566
[large][b]Please try to avoid making irrelevant comments or going off topic as this is intended for information, rather than discussion. Anything irrelevant clutters the thread and the purpose is lost. I am happy to answer any questions or go into ...
Change of address on e-residence card: I went on last Thursday and needed to fill in Form !D 1A and have a copy of my rental agreement . You take a number in the waiting hall and it took me about 2 hours to be processed. You don't need passport ... Read More
13th month pay by Maleko
Hi, Is 13th month pay common in Malta for companies doing software/web? :/ Thanks !
I never heard of a ' 13 th salary ' in Malta . In other countries like Germany many get a proportion of their regular salary before Christmas. Some even 100 % ! And some ( working for banks ) even get another salary bonus in February. But ... Read More
Application to live and work in Malta - Romanian
If he is having a ' working holiday' my guess is that he is a tourist and does not need to apply for residency. He will have to register with ETC and get a social security number and get himself health insurance to apply for residency. THey ... Read More
Moving to Malta
Hi there , all your questions have been addressed in past posts. Take the time to go through them all and you will find all the info you need. Cheers Ricky Read More
Get a family member (son), non EU, to live with parent in MALTA. by malta1980
Hi everybody, I would like to know what has to be done in order to get a family member to live with a parent here in MALTA. Parent already lives here and waiting for residence permit to come out. Next step would be to get the parent's son (3 ...
The application for family reunification is through the same department as the parent is applying for residency. The rules are: Third country nationals, who are legally residing in Malta, have the right to apply for the reunification of the family ... Read More
How long would it take to walk from one end of Malta to the other? by AnnieMe
How long would it take to walk from one end of Malta to the other? From its longest point?
As an active member of the Ramblers Association I would advise you not to walk on the direct route you googled. It would not be very nice to walk through built-up areas and along main roads. You would have several options walking near or along the ... Read More
Photography Work in Malta by AnnieMe
Hi, I am a photographer from the UK, moving to Malta in March. I was wondering, from anybody that can answer, are there many opportunities for photographers in Malta? I know photography is becoming scarce in all lands but I will never call it dying ...
Hi Annie, a friend of mine is one of the photographers that pop up if you Google photography in Malta. It took him several years before he was able to turn his love for photography into a full-time job. The market itself is more than saturated so ... Read More
Residence permit and Immigration Appeals Board Problem by e_francis046
Hi everyone, I applied for my residence permit but after a few months I received a letter from Identity Malta that my application has been withdrawn and refused. So my employer did some appeals to the IMMIGRATION APPEALS BOARD. I was confused ...
You still do not offer much info on the actual issue so I can only guess ! Reasons can be: You came on a Schengen Visa but already had a work contract . ie wrong visa application . You have already extended your residency several times. After 3 ... Read More
vacancy for staff nurse by andrew0480
Hi friends..... I got one job offering letter from Malta one of the best hospital in Malta.St.James hospital.In my country one agency told about this hospital is 40 beded and they will pay for us 2100 to 2500euro per month. with free food and ...
Update on nurse salaries in Malta The MUMN today warned that if foreign nurses are paid 1 cent more than local nurses that they will go on strike. The salaries for nurses in Malta are listed ... Read More
Residence permit and Immigration Appeals Board Problem by e_francis046
Hi everyone, I applied for my residence permit but after a few months I received a letter from Identity Malta that my application has been withdrawn and refused. So my employer did some appeals to the IMMIGRATION APPEALS BOARD. I was confused ...
You do not give any details about your application so I can't comment on that. If you cannot offer new documents to back up your appeal the chances of getting an approval are zero. Your profile shows that you are already in Malta so are you ... Read More
Permit needed for imported used vehicles to be driven as from Friday by tearnet
For all those who think its not necessary to register your vehicle in Malta. "A 30-day permit will be required for imported used vehicles to drive in Malta as from Friday, Transport Malta said. It warned that vehicles without this permit would ...
The Maltese authorities do not care about your reasons for having several cars and abodes in Austria . Your case is exactly what they are focussing on ! And it is very easy for them to check whether you are a ' tourist' or are resident when ... Read More
Horse, dog and cat by juliehanson
I am guessing moving the dog and cat with us will be relatively simple but anyone know the rules etc about bringing a pony into Malta with us? Or is that just a big no go :/. Thanks
How about doing like the Maltese? Park your pony in the garage , the dog (s) on the roof and the car on the reserved lot in front of the garage . Works even here in St. Julians ! Just around the corner there are 2 horses in separate garages. The ... Read More
Moving to Malta. Suggest me an area to live in by jethink
Hi, I got a job which is in mriehel road birkirkara. Can you suggest me nearby areas to look for an appartment to rent. Consider, i don't have a car so busses will be first priority at the first After a couple of months i will buy car or ...
Working in B'kara - living in Paceville ? You must be kidding or really desperate to rent out appartments in the worst area of Malta ! But it's the best place to stay if you are into drinking,drugs, fighting , prostitution and loud night ... Read More
Losing job and residence card-third country national
Hi, residency for a TCN on the basis of a work permit is granted for a maximum of 12 months but also dependent on the length of the work contract/permit. As the employer has terminated the work contract within the probation period he will have to ... Read More
vacancy for staff nurse by andrew0480
Hi friends..... I got one job offering letter from Malta one of the best hospital in Malta.St.James hospital.In my country one agency told about this hospital is 40 beded and they will pay for us 2100 to 2500euro per month. with free food and ...
So all you nurses from India are seriously convinced that you are being offered a job as nurse in Malta that comes with a salary that equates to about twice the average salary in Malta? You should read this ... Read More
Guidance for nursing license
If your 'international' certificates are certified by the Maltese authorities you will have no problems. That is your first step . THe second step is finding a job ! AS many Maltese nurses don't find jobs it might prove a bit difficult ... Read More
Average salary in Malta
From your question it sounds like you are an universal technical genie ! Plumber, electrician ....or anything else . The Maltese word is possibly Handyman ? Do you have any idea of the Maltese plumbing system or the electrical system ? Anyway , ... Read More
vacancy for staff nurse by andrew0480
Hi friends..... I got one job offering letter from Malta one of the best hospital in Malta.St.James hospital.In my country one agency told about this hospital is 40 beded and they will pay for us 2100 to 2500euro per month. with free food and ...
Salary = wrong None of the nurses I know earn anywhere near that amount and don't get free 'food' and accomodation. THe whole package would be 2500 - 3000 € ! If I may ask a question : How much do you pay your agency ... Read More
Freelance in Malta by ImanB
Hello everyone, i'm looking for informations on the freelance status in Malta, and this especially for the residency card as an UE citizen ? If anyone also know a little bit about the production film industry in Malta, I will be more than ...
If so then of course there is no problem with working ' freelance' -))) Ricky Read More
Freelance in Malta by ImanB
Hello everyone, i'm looking for informations on the freelance status in Malta, and this especially for the residency card as an UE citizen ? If anyone also know a little bit about the production film industry in Malta, I will be more than ...
Hi Iman, basically 'freelance ' work is not allowed and accepted for non - EU citizens in Malta as a reason to be granted residency. You will need to apply for a work permit and have an employer sign your application or even apply for your ... Read More
registering a car with UK number plates by Jeannie6623
Hello everyone I'm weighing up pros and cons of shipping my car from the UK to Malta where I'll be working. I've owned it less than 2 years and having read all the posts on this topic I'm still undecided. The major pro is being able ...
The car has 6 months ' grace' but not you driving it if you become a resident ie if you are in Malta for more than 3 months. Once you start working in Mlta you must consider yourself resident. In many cases it is better to sell your car ... Read More
Opening a maltese bank account by danbatch
Hi all. Moving over to Malta in March I can not wait. One things I seem to getting to grips with is opening a bank account before I go or shortly after arriving. I have spoken with HSBC Malta and they have advised that I will need some kind of ...
EU health card will only give you access to healthcare as long as you are a tourist and only for emergencies and is not accepted for residency purposes. Ricky Read More
Foreign car accident - Car scrap by buffalophil
Hi, my mom came from sicily to malta to visit me. She brought the car with her and staid for a few months. The problem is that i made now an accident with her car. And i think the best would be to scrap it here in Malta instead to repair or ship ...
Hi Phil, you do realize that you were not allowed to drive a foreign -plated car as a Maltese resident in Malta? Where the police involved in the accident ? What damages occured to third-party ? You can really go to any repair shop and get an ... Read More
new procedures for work and residence permits for tcn's 17/7/14 by robpw2
from the etc website New Procedures for Work and Residence Permits Are you a Third-Country National requesting or extending a work or residence permit in Malta? The Employment and Training Corporation (ETC) and Identity Malta wish to announce the ...
Difficult to say, It all depends on the labour market test ! A home-based carer /nanny probably does not need the test depending on the job specifications. A TCN IT worker would need to show that no other EU / Maltese worker is available for the ... Read More
Building a credit score by Adamazin
Hi Everyone, I have been reading up about credit scores when you move abroad and as far as I can see my credit score will not follow me to Malta. What would be the easiest way to start building a good credit score? Would it be possible ...
Thats's the way ir is in Malta . Sadly too many EXpats just make the run with debts so you can't blame the banks ! I still receive court notices to my address from former tenants being approached by the police ! I hate these criminals still ... Read More
Building a credit score by Adamazin
Hi Everyone, I have been reading up about credit scores when you move abroad and as far as I can see my credit score will not follow me to Malta. What would be the easiest way to start building a good credit score? Would it be possible ...
It doesn't make a lot of sense. Maltese banks are very reluctant to lend money to foreigners. Your best bet is to have a decent income and job guarantee for one or two years. What you are suggesting would not give you access to a larger ... Read More
Building a credit score by Adamazin
Hi Everyone, I have been reading up about credit scores when you move abroad and as far as I can see my credit score will not follow me to Malta. What would be the easiest way to start building a good credit score? Would it be possible ...
You won't get credit or a loan as a foreigner in Malta unless your income is so high and safe that there is no doubt for the bank. In fact the word credit card in Malta means you give the bank the money first and the the bank will then give you ... Read More
Health insurance for unemployed by romild0
Hi, quick question: - I am living and working (full time) in Malta - my girlfriend (we are not married yet) came with me but she didn't find a job yet What is the procedure to get health insurance for her, having in mind that she doesn't have a ...
No ! Pre-existing conditions are always excluded from coverage by private insurance companies. That is the same world wide . Ricky Read More
Health insurance for unemployed by romild0
Hi, quick question: - I am living and working (full time) in Malta - my girlfriend (we are not married yet) came with me but she didn't find a job yet What is the procedure to get health insurance for her, having in mind that she doesn't have a ...
From personal experience a ' durable long-term partnership ' means living together in Malta for more than 2 years legally at the same address. Other proof ( from foreign countries) is usually not accepted unless you know someone who knows ... Read More
necessary to attest the M.D degree from Malta embassy.
It's not an exam ! They look at your certificates and degrees and work experience and decide whether to except you as a qualified medical doctor.compared to the European/Maltese standards. Cheers Ricky Read More
necessary to attest the M.D degree from Malta embassy.
You will have to register as a doctor with the Medical Councilin Malta : https://healthcms.gov.mt/en/sph/Pages/Medical-Council.aspx It has nothing to do with the Embassy and can take some time as the Council only meets now and again. Cheers Ricky Read More
working
It's works the other way around. You apply for a work permit or have your future employer apply for you and then you can apply for a visa to travel to Malta and apply for residency for the length of your work permit. But , to be honest , ... Read More
Difficulty getting regular work by Adi9626
What's with the difficulty with honesty and work in Malta? Upon my return to Malta I was very pleased to find that we are now protected by the ETC! Last time I didn't know it was illiage not to get paid after 28 days and my employer used ...
It is always difficult to comment on work-related questions without knowledge of the work,qualifications and so on. There is an EU-part-funded programm which offers companies subsidies for employing new workers. The amounts are certainly ... Read More
Redders_61 by robpw2
Just to let you guys know that redders an active member of this board is incredibly sick in the palliative care ward of mater dei , we are taking each day as it comes but if any of you wish to donate to the fund we have set up for him to raise money ...
I'm so sorry about the bad news. He was one of the regulars on the forum. I hope his medical costs are covered ! It is a great idea to set up the fund to help with his needs. Ricky Read More
average salary and cost of living in malta by claire&milos
hi peeps can anyone please give us a indication to the average monthley salary and the cost of basic living???
Any salary with PwC will be enough to live off in Malta. Ask for the salary you think you are worth . After all , you want to work for PwC ! THat is the way they sell their services. So do the same and you will be successful. Cheers Ricky Read More
new procedures for work and residence permits for tcn's 17/7/14 by robpw2
from the etc website New Procedures for Work and Residence Permits Are you a Third-Country National requesting or extending a work or residence permit in Malta? The Employment and Training Corporation (ETC) and Identity Malta wish to announce the ...
That's difficult to say ! But with your documents it should be ok. Make sure your health insurance is valid long enough to get you through the process and to Europe before it expires. The best option would have been for your employer to apply ... Read More
new procedures for work and residence permits for tcn's 17/7/14 by robpw2
from the etc website New Procedures for Work and Residence Permits Are you a Third-Country National requesting or extending a work or residence permit in Malta? The Employment and Training Corporation (ETC) and Identity Malta wish to announce the ...
Then all sounds well subject to your work permit application being approved after you arrive in Malta. They could have applied for your work permit as you are not in Malta but you can apply yourself when you are here . Your employer will have to ... Read More
British and Ukrainian Couple Looking for New Home by markbradleygregory
Hi there guys! A quick introduction: I'm a British man and I'm currently dating a Ukrainian girl. We met on board a cruise ship (I'm still onboard) but neither of us particularly want to go back onboard as we'd like to have our own ...
Hi, from my personal experience you will not be able to obtain residency for your non-EU girlfriend as a family member until you have lived together in Malta for more than 2 years. So the best you can hope for her is temporary residency which ... Read More
new procedures for work and residence permits for tcn's 17/7/14 by robpw2
from the etc website New Procedures for Work and Residence Permits Are you a Third-Country National requesting or extending a work or residence permit in Malta? The Employment and Training Corporation (ETC) and Identity Malta wish to announce the ...
You are right ! I was not aware that there is still the exception for Croatian citizens. What job are you / did you apply for? The better your qualifications are the better your chances are. It will go through the European job agency and your ... Read More
new procedures for work and residence permits for tcn's 17/7/14 by robpw2
from the etc website New Procedures for Work and Residence Permits Are you a Third-Country National requesting or extending a work or residence permit in Malta? The Employment and Training Corporation (ETC) and Identity Malta wish to announce the ...
If you are an EU citizen you don't need a work permit ! If not , you might not even get a work permit . 8 months is very unusual! Normally your application will be turned down within 3 months or granted. Cheers Ricky Read More
Freelance taxes in Malta by tadas0
Hi, I'm a freelance artist and I'm looking for a low tax country to do all my taxes and take care of financial stuff in. I'm constantly traveling around the world and not necessarily planning to live in Malta, but I read that the taxes ...
It's a difficult question as TCN's are not allowed to work in Malta ( especially not as self-employed or freelance) without a work permit. As the company is employing you illegally they will certainly not be able to put your pay as expenses ... Read More
Residency in Malta for non-rich, non-EU, non-UK citizens.
That sounds very much like an explication as a so-called ' High Net-Worth Individual' ! or the ' Global Residence Programm'. In both cases you have to contact the address given and meet the ... Read More
Residency through self-sufficiency by Geebee1978
I'm will look to apply for residency in the New Year and obviously there are benefits of doing this through self-sufficiency. I know this has been covered to death but there is still one point that isn't clear to me. They ask for over ...
Hi , I'm not quite sure where your problem is ? THe Maltese authorities just want to see that you have the financial resources to pay the way for you and your family without falling back on Maltese public money. You must have the income to ... Read More
Tourism Agency a good ideea? by hate
Hello everyone Very well done for the forum infos. I m looking forward to start a business in tourism field, i have lots of experience , most of my experience but not only. I will close all the businesses in here and i wanna see if Malta can be a ...
Hate bureaucracy .... ? you had better not consider Malta then ! But you still not give a hint of what you mean by ' Tourist Agency' ? There are many just selling tickets for harbour cruises along the seafront .... and they call ... Read More
Tourism Agency a good ideea? by hate
Hello everyone Very well done for the forum infos. I m looking forward to start a business in tourism field, i have lots of experience , most of my experience but not only. I will close all the businesses in here and i wanna see if Malta can be a ...
Hi hate, ( I hope your name is not nomen -))) . From your profile I can see that you are from Romania. Do you want to target the Romanian market for Malta tourism ? Tourism in Malta is mainly a packaged deal from European countries or individual ... Read More
Foreign car in Malta unregistered, with enforcements. by Arnaudb707
Hi! I wish here to ask a difficult question which I have read the answers varied. I am in Malta for over six months now with a car registered in France, I hold the ID card. I know now in complete illegality about foreign cars locally after a ...
Hi Martin, I wish you luck. Please let us know how things go and what info you get on your situation. It's not just Malta ! You would have had a big problem had you been stopped by the police anywhere on your way to Malta. Ricky Read More
Foreign car in Malta unregistered, with enforcements. by Arnaudb707
Hi! I wish here to ask a difficult question which I have read the answers varied. I am in Malta for over six months now with a car registered in France, I hold the ID card. I know now in complete illegality about foreign cars locally after a ...
A UK registered car is only legally on the road when the road tax has been paid. Do you know that for sure? The previous owner probably de-registered the car and asked for a tax refund ! It belongs to you and you have the car but you can't ... Read More
Foreign car in Malta unregistered, with enforcements. by Arnaudb707
Hi! I wish here to ask a difficult question which I have read the answers varied. I am in Malta for over six months now with a car registered in France, I hold the ID card. I know now in complete illegality about foreign cars locally after a ...
Hi Martin, you have several issues with your car and certainly should not drive it any more in Malta as it is without insurance and registration. Your best bet is to contact Transport Malta immediatly about the requirements to register the car in ... Read More
Second work permit for diferent employer
You can apply of course but the application will only be considered if : May I apply for a third country national currently working with someone else? An application for a third country national currently employed with someone else, ... Read More
Cargo terminal at Malta airport - pet vet check by jakanfinne
Hi, my cat will be arriving on 1.5.2014 and i was told that the insepction will be held by vet in a cargo hall, 1.5km from the airport terminal.. does anyone know where this is excactly located.. Asked from the information at the airport, but they ...
Hi, no.If you have the cat in the cabin you proceed to collect your luggage with the cat. You have to inform the authorities /vet in Malta in advance about your arrival details and the vet will be waiting in the luggage collection hall to check ... Read More
Practicing American RN-BSN in Malta by RLF
Does anyone know what are the requirements to transferring my license over to work as a RN in Malta? My French husband has been relocated here and his company will be providing me with a resident visa but not a working permit. I tried contacting ...
Hi Renee, with a French husband you are the family member of an EU citizen and do not need a work permit in Malta once you are registered as a resident. You will have to register as a nurse in Malta and have your certificates evaluated and ... Read More
Working as a freelancer in Malta
For TCN's the answer is easy. Self-employed freelance work is not allowed. Cheers Ricky Read More
Second work permit for diferent employer
As long as you have a work permit you cannot apply for a second work permit. A new work permit will be considered on the grounds of the guidelines for TCN's ie - the employer can prove that he could not find a Maltese or EU person to do the job ... Read More
hi good evening
Hi, during the first year of your studies you are not allowed to work at all. From your second year onwards you are allowed to work part-time.for a maximum of 10 hours a week. Please be aware that Malta expects you to have the financial resources ... Read More
new procedures for work and residence permits for tcn's 17/7/14 by robpw2
from the etc website New Procedures for Work and Residence Permits Are you a Third-Country National requesting or extending a work or residence permit in Malta? The Employment and Training Corporation (ETC) and Identity Malta wish to announce the ...
Hi, the procedure is 1) work permit 2) visa to travel to Malta 3 ) application for residency for the duration of your work contract. As a non- EU citizen your future employer has to apply for your work permit. Check the Guidelines ... Read More
IT business can prosper in Malta ??
It is difficult to give a decent answer to your question as you address two different areas 1) IT and 2) Opening a school. Schools are highly regulated in Malta ( including IT schools ) and there is a lot of competition around through private and ... Read More
Health insurance for students?
If you live ( and study) in Malta for more than 3 months you have to register as resident for which you have to present a valid health insurance coverage. The university also requires a valid health insurance from its students. And no , students ... Read More
Warning ! Paceville is a No-Go - Zone if you care for your life by ricky
Hi all, I have warned previously about the risks of visiting Paceville. The latest tops just about everything from the past - except the occasional murder that happens ...
Hi danex2, you are right ! The finger is probably more out of disrespect than victory although I'm not sure if that makes it any better ! And consider that the guy is sitting next to a police officer who let it happen. I follow these kind of ... Read More
Warning ! Paceville is a No-Go - Zone if you care for your life by ricky
Hi all, I have warned previously about the risks of visiting Paceville. The latest tops just about everything from the past - except the occasional murder that happens ...
The truth is really bad enough and should be circulated ! Rumours don't make it much worse! than it is ! Cheers Ricky Read More
Warning ! Paceville is a No-Go - Zone if you care for your life by ricky
Hi all, I have warned previously about the risks of visiting Paceville. The latest tops just about everything from the past - except the occasional murder that happens ...
Hi Rob, I was only quoting comments made on the various newspapers published in Malta. But there have been terrorist attacks in other European countries with less victims than the actual unknown/unpublished numbers that occured in this attack in ... Read More
E-cigarettes by Janmel
Just wondering how popular E-cigarettes are in Malta and if they have a range of stockists
You see them now and again. There is a shop in Sliema ( Tower Road) that I know and it is not difficult to get the refills. I don't want to comment on the e-smoking itself. Cheers Ricky Read More