michael78
German expat in Malta
Forum posts
160
About me
German
Lives in Sliema
Registration: 16 August 2012
Update of the address on the e-ID card by maximusm03
Hi everyone, I am moving to another apartment soon and I was wondering what I can do to update the address on my e-ID card. I've sent an email to the customer care coordinator in Valletta, but they told me that I'll have to apply from scratch. They ...
I actually went there a couple of months ago and had an argument with them about this. They are sitting on a very tall horse how we would describe it in german ;). I pitty those people working there on the other hand that have to deal with all ... Read More
Update of the address on the e-ID card by maximusm03
Hi everyone, I am moving to another apartment soon and I was wondering what I can do to update the address on my e-ID card. I've sent an email to the customer care coordinator in Valletta, but they told me that I'll have to apply from scratch. They ...
They are serious. So I didnt update the address unless they change their stupid system or i am really in the need of the new address on my card. Read More
Car Registration Tax / Insurrance
Hi, we have a car in Malta and the registration has to be renewed in April this year and also the inssurance. My question is: If I dont renew the registration do I have to notify the MTA of it and can I have the car parked somewhere on the street ... Read More
High Net Worth Individual by Clairechaplin1
Hi, I am looking into the most tax efficient way for my husband to continue working for a Uk company, but for us to live in Malta. Under the HNWI do we need to rent a property for at least 20k euros a year, pay in 20k eur a year plus 2,5k eur per ...
Nice to know :) wanted to change anyways to another scheme. Read More
High Net Worth Individual by Clairechaplin1
Hi, I am looking into the most tax efficient way for my husband to continue working for a Uk company, but for us to live in Malta. Under the HNWI do we need to rent a property for at least 20k euros a year, pay in 20k eur a year plus 2,5k eur per ...
the Malta Global Residence Programme is for non-EU afaik. So it doesnt apply to UK ppl. Read More
High Net Worth Individual by Clairechaplin1
Hi, I am looking into the most tax efficient way for my husband to continue working for a Uk company, but for us to live in Malta. Under the HNWI do we need to rent a property for at least 20k euros a year, pay in 20k eur a year plus 2,5k eur per ...
well i am under the hnwi and as EU-citizen it can be quite beneficial, espacially when you want to use double tax treaties. @claire: just google "hnwi tax scheme" and you will find plenty of information. as far as i remember i paid the 6k and it ... Read More
Malta Birth Certificate Attestation for UAE
Thanks, i found lots of those sites, but they only do: "UK issued document for use within the UAE" This is a Malta certificate. I did the same for my marrige certificate but that one was issued in Switzerland so I had a service there which did it ... Read More
Malta Birth Certificate Attestation for UAE
Hi, I have a problem, our son was born in Malta last year and I got his birth certificate with Apostil. UAE does not recognize Apostil and now they want me to certify it in a UAE Embassy, as there is none in Malta, I have tried through consular ... 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 ...
HSBC is a pain in the ass, one of the worst banks on the planet (not only in Malta, but other countries only problems). I only have bad experience with them. Better go to Bov, they are slow but at the end they get the things done. Best thing is ... Read More
"Clampdown on unregistered foreing cars" + info on registering cars by nilonilonilo
This in the Times of Malta: http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20140110/local/clamp-down-on-unregistered-foreign-cars.502118#.Us-lA_SaeQA I've been driving my car with Belgian plates for over 20 days now. I haven't registered as a resident ...
it´s complicated ;) The clampdown is nice for all those people including myself who are honest and imported their cars or bought new ones. Read More
"Clampdown on unregistered foreing cars" + info on registering cars by nilonilonilo
This in the Times of Malta: http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20140110/local/clamp-down-on-unregistered-foreign-cars.502118#.Us-lA_SaeQA I've been driving my car with Belgian plates for over 20 days now. I haven't registered as a resident ...
Well actually I am not talking about the UK but as you mentioned it I had a look on the Internet: Residence in more than one country at the same time It is possible to be resident in the UK and another country at the same time - 'dual residence'. ... Read More
"Clampdown on unregistered foreing cars" + info on registering cars by nilonilonilo
This in the Times of Malta: http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20140110/local/clamp-down-on-unregistered-foreign-cars.502118#.Us-lA_SaeQA I've been driving my car with Belgian plates for over 20 days now. I haven't registered as a resident ...
What actually happens when you are resident in 2 countries anyone got an idea? Read More
"Clampdown on unregistered foreing cars" + info on registering cars by nilonilonilo
This in the Times of Malta: http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20140110/local/clamp-down-on-unregistered-foreign-cars.502118#.Us-lA_SaeQA I've been driving my car with Belgian plates for over 20 days now. I haven't registered as a resident ...
I think that is just a mixup its like 6 fully months so at the end of the 6th month you have to get out. So it is up to 7 months ;) Read More
Maltas healthcare reckoned to be among the worst in Europe by michael78
[justify]My wife had to go to the hospital for delivery and I got first hand experience on that. (the people at the delivery rooms are great folks) The rest we experienced was according to the article which ...
I am lacking of sleep due to our newborn son ;) didnt even get that. Read More
Maltas healthcare reckoned to be among the worst in Europe by michael78
[justify]My wife had to go to the hospital for delivery and I got first hand experience on that. (the people at the delivery rooms are great folks) The rest we experienced was according to the article which ...
Actually it is from the Malta Indepent: http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2013-12-01/news/maltas-healthcare-reckoned-to-be-among-the-worst-in-europe-3344891909/ Read More
Maltas healthcare reckoned to be among the worst in Europe by michael78
[justify]My wife had to go to the hospital for delivery and I got first hand experience on that. (the people at the delivery rooms are great folks) The rest we experienced was according to the article which ...
I copied the headline from the newspaper ;) Read More
Maltas healthcare reckoned to be among the worst in Europe
My wife had to go to the hospital for delivery and I got first hand experience on that. (the people at the delivery rooms are great folks) The rest we experienced was according to the article which ... Read More
Christmas tree by pgl
Does anyone know where to get a Christmas tree - fake or real?
Piazza Tigne, fake ones and I saw some at PAVI supermarket Read More
Change of Address on e-ID Card
Funny I even googled for that on the side and didnt find it. Are they actually more friendly over the phone than in person? ;) Read More
Change of Address on e-ID Card
Hi Guys, I just picked up my e-ID Card in Valletta and I wanted to change the address on it as I have moved to another flat. My banker told me they do it on the spot, but to my astonishment they dont do anything. They told me I have to do the ... Read More
Malta resident driving Italian registered car by BobMartini
Hi everyone, I'm Italian and I've recently moved to Malta (40 day ago), I still have to ask to become a resident so for now I am still a tourist. I've brought with me my father's car but since I've realised how difficult it is to keep it here I'm ...
i used the ferry from Pozallo to Malta once and the other way I used the ferry to Genoa. Nobody ever asked me anything. Read More
Malta resident driving Italian registered car by BobMartini
Hi everyone, I'm Italian and I've recently moved to Malta (40 day ago), I still have to ask to become a resident so for now I am still a tourist. I've brought with me my father's car but since I've realised how difficult it is to keep it here I'm ...
this is a quite "interesting" article i found although it is luxemburg and germany: http://www.kpmg.com/global/en/issuesandinsights/articlespublications/taxnewsflash/pages/luxembourg-vat-company-cars-provided-cross-border-workers.aspx Read More
Malta resident driving Italian registered car by BobMartini
Hi everyone, I'm Italian and I've recently moved to Malta (40 day ago), I still have to ask to become a resident so for now I am still a tourist. I've brought with me my father's car but since I've realised how difficult it is to keep it here I'm ...
I am asking because I was thinking of getting my car back to Malta from Germany where it is currently in a garage of a friend. I would employ myself to the foreign company and use the car here in Malta as employee of the foreign company. Really ... Read More
Malta resident driving Italian registered car by BobMartini
Hi everyone, I'm Italian and I've recently moved to Malta (40 day ago), I still have to ask to become a resident so for now I am still a tourist. I've brought with me my father's car but since I've realised how difficult it is to keep it here I'm ...
@matm911 Or use a car officially registered to a foreign company resp. foreign self-employer ... - What is the advantage of that? I didnt get that point. Read More
To those who want to start a self-employed activity/a business by nilonilonilo
I was told about Business First, a one-stop-shop for setting up your own activities as a self-employed person or a business. I don't know the details for businesses, but for a self-employed person, they will get you the social security number, your ...
Did they also help you with bank contacts? Read More
Malta resident driving Italian registered car by BobMartini
Hi everyone, I'm Italian and I've recently moved to Malta (40 day ago), I still have to ask to become a resident so for now I am still a tourist. I've brought with me my father's car but since I've realised how difficult it is to keep it here I'm ...
Yes, seems like the exceptions are only for company cars Hmm, I am wondering if that exception would be possible if I have a foreign plated company car driving in Malta and being resident here but being partly employed by the foreign company in the ... Read More
Malta resident driving Italian registered car by BobMartini
Hi everyone, I'm Italian and I've recently moved to Malta (40 day ago), I still have to ask to become a resident so for now I am still a tourist. I've brought with me my father's car but since I've realised how difficult it is to keep it here I'm ...
I think if you are earning money through playing poker then you probably dont want to pay taxes in your country of residence (in this case italy) but rather be taxed in Malta. So once you take up tax residency here you will be either employed or ... Read More
driving licence in Malta by pupadupa
Hello there all the lovely people! I was hoping there is someone here who would know better than I... So, I recently applied and received Learner Drivers permit in my country - Latvia. Which is part of EU. On the card it clearly states in English ...
Well those were German police officers the swiss ones didnt care. And i might not mentioned that this happened around 2004/2005, could have been different back then ;) Read More
driving licence in Malta by pupadupa
Hello there all the lovely people! I was hoping there is someone here who would know better than I... So, I recently applied and received Learner Drivers permit in my country - Latvia. Which is part of EU. On the card it clearly states in English ...
I had it the other way around more or less, I used to live in Germany then I moved to Switzerland without exchanging the drivers license. Then after 1,5-2 years they stopped me with my car at the frontier and asked me for documents for the car and ... Read More
driving licence in Malta by pupadupa
Hello there all the lovely people! I was hoping there is someone here who would know better than I... So, I recently applied and received Learner Drivers permit in my country - Latvia. Which is part of EU. On the card it clearly states in English ...
I for example have a swiss drivers license with indefinite validity. From a swiss point of view there is no need to exchange it to a maltese driving license although moved to malta last year. From a maltese perspective you dont need to exchange ... Read More
Sudden contract termination by IvanhoeIII
Hi everybody, just simple question. My contract was suddenly terminated, without warning, and I do not know what I can expect now. Does Maltese law have golden handshake or something? Or just I have 14 days of leave and thats all?
Who works without contract unless paid in cash ;)? Read More
Registering a birth in Malta by David
Hi, About to have a baby or already had children? Let's share your experience about the paperworks for registering a birth in Malta. What are the formalities to obtain a birth certificate? What is the procedure to follow if both parents are ...
Nice to know, we are also expecting our first child to be born in November :) Will make sure that I dont put 2 forenames into the form. Thanks. 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 ...
I make coffee from the tyb water of the kitchen and it definately coming from the main (cold water) and it doesnt smell funny at all. This site I found when googling: http://www.cbnbh2o.com/tips/water_color.html 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 ...
I even had that in our appartment at tigne point which was rather new. Dunno where the problem was but it was annoying for sure. Read More
Cockroaches by stevies
Greetings to all in Malta, Just curious to know if there is infestation of COCKROACHES in the residential blocks. Or of other pests so to speak. Thanks in advance.
LOL, my wife today had a cockroach on her back und she didnt notice. Then it went really fast into our kitchen where she killed it. I have no idea where the beast came from. 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 ...
1000 per month, but only buying "good" food (for 2 people) Actually my wife just told me 700 - 1000 depending on if we buy stocks or expensive stuff which you normally dont buy every month. Read More
Melita's Global Connector by coxf0001
Hi, Melita has launched it's [url=http://www.melita.com/melita-global-connector-your-key-to-the-online-world/]Global Connector[/url] Could someone please explain, if this means I can access BBC iPlayer etc? What is involved? I have always ...
Yes from my mother in Germany. Read More
Melita's Global Connector by coxf0001
Hi, Melita has launched it's [url=http://www.melita.com/melita-global-connector-your-key-to-the-online-world/]Global Connector[/url] Could someone please explain, if this means I can access BBC iPlayer etc? What is involved? I have always ...
i use overplay.net but its like 10usd per month, though the connection is really good and i can watch SkyGo everywhere in the world with it :) Read More
Need urgent help by maltaswede
Hi! I lived in an aparment in Malta. One of my relatives in my home country got some problems and I had to leave Malta really fast. My two friends stayed. Now when they left the landlord wants 3 months rent as notice. I was told that if a tenant ...
I think 90% of all rentals are not registered vor VAT and the people dont pay taxes on them. I think it is highly doubtable that this guy will sue you as he probably never declared his rental income. Other than that even if he going to take legal ... Read More
Best area for an expat family to live??? by lindseyb
Hello All, So my visit to Malta is fast approaching - 6 days woo hoo. Anyway we have a few things organised but would like to ask you all if there is a better area for an expat family so we can go there to check it out? Many Thanks in advance, ...
Here in Sliema there are a lot of children playing in the Qui Si Sana park. Dunno about other places tho. Read More
Change of Address ID Card by michael78
Hi, when I am changing my address inside Malta and I have already a e-Residence ID Card, how and where I can change the address on the back? Thanks, Michael.
I didnt even bother to pick up mine yet. I lost the blue application document and had to go to the police to file a loss and now with the loss report I can pick it up, so I tought I might check if I change the address in advance :) I prolly send ... Read More
Change of Address ID Card
Hi, when I am changing my address inside Malta and I have already a e-Residence ID Card, how and where I can change the address on the back? Thanks, Michael. Read More
Finding a Cleaner by deniseb
Hello, we are looking for a weekly cleaner in Sliema and I'm having a hard time finding classifieds or anything. Any suggestions or recommendations? Many Thanks!
Well I got them through a maltese friend. Maybe calling is better than writing an Email? @oscar: we pay roughly 50EUR for 2´ppl working 3 hours. But that is with a real VAT invoice etc. Dunno if people actully would clean a 1 bedroom apartment ... Read More
Finding a Cleaner by deniseb
Hello, we are looking for a weekly cleaner in Sliema and I'm having a hard time finding classifieds or anything. Any suggestions or recommendations? Many Thanks!
we use those: http://www.ozosystem-malta.com/ They are quite ok. Read More
Bank Accounts dont get any easier with an ID! by SMeddie
Just because someone has an ID Card, it doesn't mean that the banks are becoming more helpful. So if you're waiting for an ID Card to apply for an account. I have got bad news for you. Here is a quick snapshot as of my inquiries from yesterday and ...
HSBC sucks major. I have a personal account and I wanted to open one for my business situated in Malta and they told me that they are stepping aside from this business for now. BoV I professionally speaking only had good experience. Will try to ... Read More
Dishwasher
Thanks, still waiting for a reply from my landlord but better than the results I have found so far ;) Read More
Dishwasher
Hi guys, our dishwasher "broke" down and I am trying to find someone to fix it. We have a Siemens fully integrated dishwasher. Model No. I dont know. It just stopped working and only giving a beep tone when closing it. If anyone knows a good ... Read More
Interesting interpretation of the law!!!! by GuestPoster566
Admission of having smoked cannabis implies that one would have had to be in possession of the drug in order to smoke it, and this is considered enough evidence to base a prosecution on. A recent case in which a man was charged in court with ...
The interesting thing is, that this strict effort from the maltese police and from the judges does not really help people not using drugs. From my part is fine if people use canabis or whatever as long as they dont threaten other peoples safety etc. Read More
Melita fibre packages monthly download limits by gabrio
Hi there We have just moved to malta and i am about to get the internet setup.. Being used to sky with truly unlimited internet i am a bit off by reading that melita has traffic management policy but i read few posts saying that is 'fair'. Having ...
For what do you need fast upload? "If you're uploading and downloading through the same "pipe," increasing upload speeds requires decreasing download speeds and that is one of the mayor problems anywhere" Read More
Ferrys advice by Dave&Rea
Hi Everyone Can you help? I have been trying without much success and a lot of contradicting websites to find a route for a transit van over to Malta in December. I even went into my local travel agents to see if they could help (after I explained ...
Hi, service fm malta to genova is only a freight service ar without the driver the sea freight for a car is euro 200 free in* malta // fas genova *load cost in malta is not included whilst disch cost in genova is included To book and for ... Read More
Melita Contracts by Th3_ZaKa
Hi! I've seen that if I want a no download limit internet, i need to do a contract for 15 or 24 months. My question is, if after 4 or 5 months in Malta, for some reason, i had to leave the island definitely, what will happen with the internet ...
I used to do that with my phone contracts (that is already a couple of years ago) but I told the company I will move to another country and that I would still like to use their service. As normal domestic companies normally dont service you or arent ... Read More
VEH06 Application to change owners address by michael78
Hi, I need to change the address of my car as we have moved to another place and it doenst make sense to have all the mail go to the old address. Anyone knows if one has to go to the authorities in person or just print and sign the VEH 06 ...
Thank you, thats how I heard from my car dealer a couple of months ago. Michael. Read More
VEH06 Application to change owners address
Hi, I need to change the address of my car as we have moved to another place and it doenst make sense to have all the mail go to the old address. Anyone knows if one has to go to the authorities in person or just print and sign the VEH 06 ... Read More
Why do they do it ? by tearnet
Just been to Mistra bay near Mellieha a place that we have regularly walked our dog and taken her for a swim. Its not a swimming beach but has a slipway and boat moorings. There must be upward of 20 caravans plus tents and awnings all parked ...
But even Tourists are really messy. When I go to the beach nowadays I am always annoyed of people smashing liquor bottles everywhere and one has to be really careful where to step when entering the water. Are there actually people "cleaning" the ... Read More
Mobile Provider
Thanks Antonio, do you travel a lot to Portugal? I was wondering if you notice the prices abroad a lot, especially Data Roaming. Michael. Read More
Mobile Provider
Well I already looked on the internet, so I have some or most of the information already. I just thought maybe there is someone else who already has experience so I dont have to invent the wheel again. There are just slight differences, although ... Read More
Mobile Provider
Hi, I know there are 3 options for Mobile Carriers in Malta (Vodafone, Melita and Go). As I want to have a new phone in order to lower my costs (currently still using my Swiss mobile) for business use, I was wondering if anyone of you could tell me ... 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 ...
What happens when you loose your blue residency card application? - Go to the Police and file a report and then with that copy of the report you can get your card. Dont bother to go to the Department directly you will just waist time. 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 ...
I have a portable one in my office in Switzerland and it works quite good. 2 Problems with portable ac are: - you have to have an opening or something like that to vent the hot air - portable ac is rather noisy Other than that it is a great ... 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 ...
Is that for the collection of the e-Residence documents? I still need to collect mine as I didnt have time yet :( Read More
Banif Bank by iamharibo
I would love to hear from anyone who is using or has used Banif bank. I've been using them since January and have had nothing but problems. * They take 4-5 working days to clear a payment that most other banks would do in 3 days. * When I pay for ...
I am with HSBC in Malta and I am happy with them. BoV I used to have business wise and they are also good. How can you have a charge dispute with a bank? They usually have everything written down and you almost anytime know what what service ... 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 ...
@ricky Our E-Residence ID card is ready for collection now and we have applied beginning of April. 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 ...
I have the same problem, but only waiting since April. My lawyer told me that they are working in the backlog ... i am pretty annoyed as we want to go for holidays as well. Read More
Transfer of residency exemption by GuestPoster708
Hello everyone We have submitted our docs last week for the exeption, but I just received an e-mail from them today looking for additional paperwork. I have no problem providing 3 out of 4, all it takes is an e-mail from the country we resided in ...
Get a "confirmation of deregistration certificate" from your old residence country/place. We have got one when moving away from switzerland it even stated Sliema Malta as new residency. Read More
Do the poor street signs make it hard to navigate around Malta by jmuthe
I've visited Malta many times but one problem I've always had is that I never really knew how to get around the area by myself. Its partly because I have a bad sense of direction and also because I've never tried to go places by myself when I was ...
Actually I think it is a bit confusing somtimes when you look up a street and on google it shows the maltese name and then in the street there is only a sign with an english name. Especially my wife has difficulties with that. Other than that in ... Read More
OB/GYN recommendation by chussita
Hi all, Can somebody recommend a good ob/gyn in the neighborhood of Mosta? Thanks a lot! chussita
Axa Internstional Health care has a 10 months wait period for anything related to pregnancy. Dunno about other inssurance though. Read More
What are the avarage wages in Malta by Ben&Emma
Hi there , we have Motor Trade and admin skills and Retail experience. What are the average wages for these positions or positions of similar quality? What are the average full time hours is it similar to the british 9-5 etc? Thanks Ben&Emma
A Taxi driver earns roughly 250EUR/week but he will probably work around 8-10 hrs a day. Read More
High net worth individuals scheme by ricky
Hi all, I think the new scheme to replace the previous Permanent Residence Scheme is worth a new topic! It was presented today in parts by Finance Minister Tonio ...
this year? or all the time it is existing. Read More
High net worth individuals scheme by ricky
Hi all, I think the new scheme to replace the previous Permanent Residence Scheme is worth a new topic! It was presented today in parts by Finance Minister Tonio ...
You mean 7 registered agents out of which 2 are accepted to take applications or you actually mean HNWI applicants this year? Read More
Residency appliction response time frame by bh73
Hi, My wife and I dropped off our residency application forms almost four weeks ago. We haven't heard anything back yet and it's starting to stress us both out. Does anyone know the time frame for this? We wanted to get it sorted out the day we ...
We were there beginning of April and nothing yet. Read More
50 inch 3D TV from Currys UK - How best to get it to Malta? by SMeddie
Hi Guys! I have been contemplating on buying a 50 inch 3D TV from Currys UK (On sale) and sending it via DHL to Malta. What is the best way to do this? Any tax to pay? Thanks Meddie
michael78 Is that the Bush tearnet is talking about? -yes Read More
50 inch 3D TV from Currys UK - How best to get it to Malta? by SMeddie
Hi Guys! I have been contemplating on buying a 50 inch 3D TV from Currys UK (On sale) and sending it via DHL to Malta. What is the best way to do this? Any tax to pay? Thanks Meddie
The Bush one was £368 already in the beginning of 2012, so dont know if thats a good deal. Read More
vodafone prepaid
You can top it up on the internet as well, works like a charm. Read More
Melita TV + Internet by michael78
Hi guys, when I came to Malta someone organized Melita for me as I didnt have a Resident Card at that time (still dont have it, but that doesnt matter now). I didnt sign any contract, just a receipt for the Netbox as far as I recall. Now we have ...
:) yeah I pay my bills through that. Acutally the women from Melita just called me and told me that my NetBox is broken and that some has to come to my appartment and give me a new one. As I will be travelling from tomrrow onwards the good ... Read More
Melita TV + Internet by michael78
Hi guys, when I came to Malta someone organized Melita for me as I didnt have a Resident Card at that time (still dont have it, but that doesnt matter now). I didnt sign any contract, just a receipt for the Netbox as far as I recall. Now we have ...
Internet works, only TV doesnt. The Landlord doesnt even know that I am with Melita. Maybe it works today, need to check it later. The customer support was really not cool, called them on Wednesday, they put me on hold for 20minutes and afterwards ... Read More
Melita TV + Internet by michael78
Hi guys, when I came to Malta someone organized Melita for me as I didnt have a Resident Card at that time (still dont have it, but that doesnt matter now). I didnt sign any contract, just a receipt for the Netbox as far as I recall. Now we have ...
Actually I think I already paid like 200 EUR for the shitty box, have to look for the receipt. Thanks guys! Read More
Melita TV + Internet by michael78
Hi guys, when I came to Malta someone organized Melita for me as I didnt have a Resident Card at that time (still dont have it, but that doesnt matter now). I didnt sign any contract, just a receipt for the Netbox as far as I recall. Now we have ...
Yes, the old contract is in my name although they took my 2 forenames rather than my last name ;) And yes the new Landlord does not want to have his service removed. My question is: How long is the contract length with Melita normally or can one ... Read More
Melita TV + Internet
Hi guys, when I came to Malta someone organized Melita for me as I didnt have a Resident Card at that time (still dont have it, but that doesnt matter now). I didnt sign any contract, just a receipt for the Netbox as far as I recall. Now we have ... Read More
Household utilities by SillyPennyP
We have found a house and been given copies of the tenancy agreement, and have a few questions with regards to utilities. Is it within the law and standard for the landlord to take a deposit for utilities? (I think 250e is a little steep?) Can ...
Hey found the site: https://www.mybill.com.mt/ Maybe you try it and evaluate if the down payment is valid or nor. Read More
Buying a two-person light boat in Malta?
what kind of engine does it have? Read More
Household utilities by SillyPennyP
We have found a house and been given copies of the tenancy agreement, and have a few questions with regards to utilities. Is it within the law and standard for the landlord to take a deposit for utilities? (I think 250e is a little steep?) Can ...
At Tigne you pay the electricity to Enmalta afaik and the Air Condition you pay to Midi wich is seperate. I had a look at my numbers the other day and it added quite up. One have to say that my wife has airco on all the time as she is from Brazil ... Read More
Household utilities by SillyPennyP
We have found a house and been given copies of the tenancy agreement, and have a few questions with regards to utilities. Is it within the law and standard for the landlord to take a deposit for utilities? (I think 250e is a little steep?) Can ...
Well we have a Penthouse so the costs are that roughly. In our current place we have something like 350 or so dunno. There is an app around I think wich calculates your consumptions anyone knows it? Read More
Household utilities by SillyPennyP
We have found a house and been given copies of the tenancy agreement, and have a few questions with regards to utilities. Is it within the law and standard for the landlord to take a deposit for utilities? (I think 250e is a little steep?) Can ...
I also make a monthly down payment of roughly 500eur. We agreed that we have a look at the invoices after half a yr or something like that and then calculate if it was too much or too less. I dont see anything wrong with making down payments. Read More
Car insurance by Maltom
I think i have done the mission impossible, possible! Adviced from the forum on insurance companys i phoned Elmo insurance on a quotation for our Volvo C70. It was no problem to insure a UK registred car, owned by a Swede not living on Malta. ...
@Lusco try to go there personally that worked quite fine for me. Read More
Car insurrance by michael78
Hi, I have a problem with finding an insurrance for my new bought car in Malta. Here is the short story: The last 10 years I lived in Switzerland and always had company cars of my own companies. I still have 2 cars registered in Switzerland for ...
I got insurance now from Elmo, thanks scubaboy. I tried to get a quote from all insurance companies in Malta or the bigger ones. A couple didnt accept that I dont have the ID card yet others wanted the registration plate number (which I obviously ... Read More
Car insurrance by michael78
Hi, I have a problem with finding an insurrance for my new bought car in Malta. Here is the short story: The last 10 years I lived in Switzerland and always had company cars of my own companies. I still have 2 cars registered in Switzerland for ...
Thanks for the infos. @Ricky It is just very weird that both my cars in Switzerland run on 70% Bonus (I pay 30%) and I have never showed them anything. Is it maybe different when you apply as a company rather than an individual? Read More
Car insurrance by michael78
Hi, I have a problem with finding an insurrance for my new bought car in Malta. Here is the short story: The last 10 years I lived in Switzerland and always had company cars of my own companies. I still have 2 cars registered in Switzerland for ...
I havent had an accident in over 10 yrs so why should I start with 100% :) I didnt transfer anything in Switzerland so that why I thought it was/is weird. Will try 2 other now. Read More
Car insurrance
Hi, I have a problem with finding an insurrance for my new bought car in Malta. Here is the short story: The last 10 years I lived in Switzerland and always had company cars of my own companies. I still have 2 cars registered in Switzerland for ... Read More
Car registration, insurance, etc. for a tourist not yet resident by Lusco
Can the VRT registration, Maltese number plates, road tax and insurance be processed for a person that is going to be a resident in Malta in the next months but is still a tourist; or the only way to do so is once you a resident? Thanks
Yeah I bought a new car that is maybe different. I am still in the process as I have problems in finding a suitable insurrance. I have applied for residence card, but dont have the card yet. But I think nobody asked me to show the application. But ... Read More
Car registration, insurance, etc. for a tourist not yet resident by Lusco
Can the VRT registration, Maltese number plates, road tax and insurance be processed for a person that is going to be a resident in Malta in the next months but is still a tourist; or the only way to do so is once you a resident? Thanks
Well I bought a new car wich has just arrived in Malta. In regards to registration the car dealer said he just need my passport for it. "We should also need a Maltese ID Card if you have it and copy of your passport." In regards to the insurrance ... Read More
new letting agents !!! by fergie11
Hi guys and redmik in particular ! Interested to hear of a new letting agents in Malta , one with ethics and morals etc !!! - Redmik did you say you knew the guy behind this new company and he's a pretty sound bloke ? - be great to get some more ...
Maurizio @ Doors real estate Can confirm, he is a nice guy, havent been able to find something for me until now, but the things he showed me sticked to the budget and were nice. Read More
Dishwasher question by Rocking Ken
Hi.. Me again :D Does anyone use dishwashers in Malta? Just wondering if I should bring ours over with us. Thanks..
If you have a fully furnished appartment they are sometimes included at least in all properties which I have seen. Dont know about cheaper ones though. Read More
Certifying documents.
When you get a certification and then have an apostil it is normally enough. Worked from Switzerland no troubles. The 2nd option mentioned above works also but I would suggest using it only in a country which is not part of the Den Hague Convention ... Read More
HOW CAN I JOIN GOOD FOOTBALL TEAM IN MALTA? by raphrinco
HELLO MALTESE AM TALENTED PLAYER IN QATAR,AM LOOKING FOR A GOOD FOOTBALL TEAM TO PLAY FOR IN MALTA,I CAN SEND MY CONTACTS UPON REQUEST.AM READY TO START FROM ANY DIVISION,AM 20 YEARS OLD.THANKS!
This is quite amazing (amusing) to compare Jayjay Okocha with Ronaldinho. Read More
Non-EU spouse entering the EU without a VISA? by SMeddie
Hey Guys Sorry, this is my first post after trolling this website/blog for a few months I have decided to follow my otherhalf and Join. It is like an online community without the redtape of some other forums/blogs I have encountered that ...
I am with Axa and i am having the Axa International Health inssurance which you can use in any country )except USA. It is quite good, as you dont have to get another healt inssurance once you leave Malta or stay more than 3 months in another ... 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 ...
Interesting. There is also something in regards to company cars from the EU. But I dont know how provable that be. Read More
Certified copis of birth certificate or original? by bh73
Hi, sorry to trouble you guys again but I have a quick question are certified copies of a birth certificate from the USA accepted by the Maltese authorities when applying for residence or does it need to be an original? Thank you in advance and for ...
Original with certification and apostil (if there is no apostil in rhe USA then certification by a lawyer) As far as I know. Read More
Golf in Malta
I had a look on the RMGC Website as well and think it is very reasonable especially the yearyl membership which is much cheaper than in Germany or Switzerland. If you compare it to UK prices then it might be quite expensive indeed ;) Read More
Non-EU spouse entering the EU without a VISA? by SMeddie
Hey Guys Sorry, this is my first post after trolling this website/blog for a few months I have decided to follow my otherhalf and Join. It is like an online community without the redtape of some other forums/blogs I have encountered that ...
@dany maybe you should use http://translate.google.com/ (just use German[deutsch] as your language) write in your own language and then just c&p the english version which will be much easier for us to read and understand. Read More