Mark
@lambada
Maltese citizen
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About me
Maltese, Single
Lives in Naxxar
Speaks English, Maltese
Registration: 17 September 2012
Toyota car repairs by biddy
Anyone know where to buy Toyota spares and tools?
You can try some of the auto part importers such as Frankit, Alf Gatt and Debson Read More
Which health insurance in Malta? by blackcatsrunfast
Hello people,In January I will move from Belgium to Malta.I will no longer have health insurance from Belgium.In Malta I won’t work nor will I be retired, so no entitlement of any kind to the Malta National Health Service.I will have to ...
The catch could be in the scope of cover i.e what is and isn't covered and/or in the limits. Compare the scheme you're considering with the next one up and see what the differences are. Also, keep in mind that certain types of procedures can only be ... Read More
Second Hand Shopping by folkeyno
Hello everyone. Is there any web site or application where people in Malta can buy/sell second hand items?Thanks
Maltapark and Facebook marketplace Read More
Renting apartment in Malta by Felicia Hallgren
Hey! So I have the chance to move down to Malta for work, but I don’t know anything about the process of renting an apartment. So what I was wondering is I read on a website that you pay a deposit before moving in, and then pay the rent the ...
Facebook marketplace and groups are best for finding apartments. Can also try the websites of the agencies themselves. However, be aware that you will come across many advertised properties that are actually no longer available so it can be a bit ... Read More
Assistance with the MQRIC by sarahdave115
HI everyone, I'm a Nigerian Registered Nurse with interest in working in Malta. I have met all the requirements including the English proficiency requirement, I have all the documents required. I have started the application with the Malta ...
Try asking your question on the "Expats Malta" Facebook group. Read More
Qualified Secondary Teacher from UK looking to work in Malta by GuestPoster6121
Hello,I am hoping to relocate to Malta. I am currently Head of Drama and Performing Arts in a London school and looking at schools in Malta to teach. I can also teach English Language and Literature. I have been a qualified teacher for ...
@hanselmar5 Actually the average salary in Malta is around 19k so teachers have an above average salary. Yet, one surely can't live comfortably on a teacher's salary which is a shame. Same goes for nurses and other healthcare workers who do ... Read More
Qualified Secondary Teacher from UK looking to work in Malta by GuestPoster6121
Hello,I am hoping to relocate to Malta. I am currently Head of Drama and Performing Arts in a London school and looking at schools in Malta to teach. I can also teach English Language and Literature. I have been a qualified teacher for ...
There aren't many jobs that pay a good enough salary which allows the jobholder to live decently without sharing expenses. A warrant is a kind of permit that one needs to teach in compulsory education institutions. You can find more details ... Read More
Qualified Secondary Teacher from UK looking to work in Malta by GuestPoster6121
Hello,I am hoping to relocate to Malta. I am currently Head of Drama and Performing Arts in a London school and looking at schools in Malta to teach. I can also teach English Language and Literature. I have been a qualified teacher for ...
Teachers are severely underpaid and under appreciated here. Keep in mind that you would also need a warrant to practise as a teacher here. Not sure what that would entail. Hours are the same as UK as far as I know although you do get more holidays. ... Read More
Qualified Secondary Teacher from UK looking to work in Malta by GuestPoster6121
Hello,I am hoping to relocate to Malta. I am currently Head of Drama and Performing Arts in a London school and looking at schools in Malta to teach. I can also teach English Language and Literature. I have been a qualified teacher for ...
That would be international or maybe independent. Church/State schools pay the same salaries. You can see their collective agreements ... Read More
Qualified Secondary Teacher from UK looking to work in Malta by GuestPoster6121
Hello,I am hoping to relocate to Malta. I am currently Head of Drama and Performing Arts in a London school and looking at schools in Malta to teach. I can also teach English Language and Literature. I have been a qualified teacher for ...
You can expect a max gross salary of around 30k as a full time teacher. Not great but you can always supplement it with part time work. Read More
Job offer in Malta - moving from Italy by Zeneize86
Hello All, I am writing here in order to get some feedbacks and tips. I am currently working and living in Italy, but I applied for a job in Malta (in Finance) and I got It. The net salary would be 2,700 euros / month (after taxes, the yearly ...
Yes, having air-conditioned accommodation would go a long way toward making you feel comfortable. Work shouldn't be a problem because your office will certainly be air-conditioned. Walking to work would be uncomfortable in summer but buses and ... Read More
Job offer in Malta - moving from Italy by Zeneize86
Hello All, I am writing here in order to get some feedbacks and tips. I am currently working and living in Italy, but I applied for a job in Malta (in Finance) and I got It. The net salary would be 2,700 euros / month (after taxes, the yearly ...
You will live comfortably as a single person even if your employer doesn't subsidise your accommodation. Making friends shouldn't be too hard especially if you live in the St Julians area. You'll find plenty of fellow countrymen to ... Read More
Japanese Import by Pier89
Hi all, I will soon be in Malta and planning to buy a used car when I am there. While browsing the internet I noticed there are quite a lot of dealers selling Japanese imports, with prices that are affordable. What are the pros and cons of buying ...
Japanese imports tend to be in very good condition and come well equipped with extras. Spare parts are generally easy to get hold of too especially if you go for a model which is also made for the European market. I would go for something up to 4 ... Read More
Seeking opinions from Londoners that live in Malta by Misslv
I would like to ask those of you who came over from London or the UK how did you adapt to life in Malta. I arrived just a month ago and these are the major disparities that I find in the way of living and that I am finding “hard” to ...
You've made the right decision. I'm sure you'll be relieved to be back in the first world. The quality of housing here is rock bottom and prices sky high....it is simply not acceptable to have mould in properties that cost as much as ... Read More
Building over our penthouse by dl232022
Hello all, My wife and I bought a modest penthouse in Marsaskala about 10 years ago and have thoroughly enjoyed using the property as a family holiday home and have made lots of Maltese and expat friends here. Our plan was now to retire here and ...
Whoever owns the airspace above your penthouse has the right to build as many additional floors as permissible by law. If you are not the owner of the airspace, probably (and hopefully) your purchase contract contains a clause stating that you are ... Read More
Buying used - Online. What platform is used in Malta. by NilaMcC
Hi everyone! I am just in the research stage of planing a move to Malta and I joined this Forum because there are some questions the Internet just can't answer. :) One of them is: what platform can you use in Malta if you are looking for used ...
Volcane meant to say maltapark not maltapost in his first reply. Deception is widespread here regardless if you're buying new or used. Honest people struggle to fit in. The more deceitful, cheeky and selfish you are the better you'll blend ... Read More
considering Malta? here's my honest recap after 5+ years by scareglow
Every experience is different of course, but after 5+ years and knowing a lot of expats from all over the world this is what you have to expect: - expect racism if you're from Scandinavia or look Scandinavian. The locals tend to blame rising ...
Scareglow is right on all counts except for the proportion of unlicensed drivers, which he is drastically overestimating. Read More
Picaridin based insect repellents by lambada
Is it easy to find insect repellents with 20% Picaridin (not DEET) in Indonesia?
The problem with 15% deet is that it has to be applied very frequently. Read More
Picaridin based insect repellents by lambada
Is it easy to find insect repellents with 20% Picaridin (not DEET) in Indonesia?
Thanks Fred. I've read that picaridin is odourless, not sticky, doesn't eat plastic and doesn't discolour garments unlike DEET so I want to give it a try. Read More
Picaridin based insect repellents
Is it easy to find insect repellents with 20% Picaridin (not DEET) in Indonesia? Read More
Looking for work by Dusty87
Any employers or anyone who knows of any available jobs that are on here from gozo. i am keen and hardworking trustworthy and punctual. I require any form of work really i will consider literally anything. I am 31 years old Originally from england ...
In the south, you can try Marsa, Fgura, Paola, Zabbar, Luqa. All miserable towns but on the cheaper end of the rental scale. Read More
SINGLE PARENT MOVING TO MALTA by Natalie89
Morning all I really need as much information as possible please, I am wanting to move to Malta with my 3 children age 1,7,8 in December and I’m just terrified more at the fact of having a baby and how go about everything, schools, childcare, ...
If you don't have a good job lined up here and you have family supporting you in the UK, it isn't wise to move here with 3 children. Coping with 3 children and no family support will be a nightmare especially if it wouldn't be feasible ... Read More
PARENTS living in Malta!!where can I teach Italian?
According to an advert in today's issue of the Sunday Times, Sacred Heart College need an Italian teacher. They are offering a one year contract. Send me a message if you want a copy of the advert. Read More
Are the apartment with good sound insulation in Malta by ander123
Hi I want to go to malta but I work sometimes at night, and sleep at day, it depends, I was waching the ad for apartment in malta, and everything seems old buildings. I was worried if the apartment were quiet or if you had to hear your neighbours ...
I have yet to come across an apartment that is sound insulated in Malta. Working at night may or may not be a problem depending on how much noise you will be making. If you're simply typing away at your computer or talking on the phone it ... Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
The only sharks you need to worry about live on land. They tend to have two arms and two legs :) Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
Jellyfish invade the island indiscriminately. Can be just an odd day here and there or throughout most of the summer. You also ought to keep in mind that there are only 3-4 months in the year when both the air and the sea temperature are warm enough ... Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
The sea is generally clean but jellyfish invasions are common. Read More
Pollution levels if living near to Gzira? by StimpsonJ
I was considering taking up employment in Malta, working around Gzira, and hopefully living close enough that I could commute by bicycle (I've been able to cycle around Sliema no problems when I visited.. certainly safer than cycling in ...
If you want to live in a clean country ..... look elsewhere. Period. Read More
Endocrinologist in Malta? by felakuti
Hi, Anyone had experience with good endocrinologist in Malta? Looking for an expert of Hashimoto's disorder. Ciao, Fela
Try here: http://www.stjameshospital.com/site1/doctors/index.php/query/result/0/6/0/0 Read More
Income tax in Malta by StimpsonJ
Hi all, Just joined this forum as I'm considering possibly moving to Malta from Ireland. Essentially just looking to live somewhere that I can do outdoor water-based activities year-round and still be able to earn a decent enough wage in the IT ...
StimpsonJ - I think you are referring to this scheme: https://ird.gov.mt/taxguides/qualifiedpersons.aspx Start off by checking if you meet the requirements. Read More
Advice on general services in Malta by AussieGirlinMalta
Hi fellow expats, I've recently moved to Malta, living in Sliema, from Australia. I'm just getting started on exploring and finding my way around the place. I would appreciate any advice on where to buy fresh food and groceries at a good ...
Here are some suggestions based on the assumption that you don't have a car... Fan: Try GDS or Johnsons on Marina Street in Msida (you'd need to go by bus then catch a taxi back if you want a fan with a pedestal) Fruit & Veg: It's ... Read More
Good and bad neighbourhood to take note? by clexa
Hello, I remember reading somewhere someone commented some areas to avoid few weeks back, but i couldn't find that post back. Can the locals kindly list some of the good neighbourhoods to consider and bad ones to avoid? I will be working in ...
Valletta is the more cosmopolitan between the two. However, Sliema and St Julians are more cosmopolitan than Valletta. Read More
Living costs in Malta
An annual gross salary of 23k translates into a monthly net salary of around 1.5k. You should cope as long as you avoid renting in the sliema/st Julians area. I would still recommend you share a place though. A scooter will cost far less than a car ... Read More
Living costs in Malta
It's best to tell us what kind of lifestyle you expect and we'll tell you the minimum wage you'll need to support that lifestyle. Most important thing is where you want to live and if you want to share accommodation or not. Do you want ... Read More
Charges for Phone Calls to Govt Offices
Yes it's normal. You get charged by the minute unless the number is a freephone. Read More
35k Salary - 3 Kids by iansull
Hi there, I am thinking of accepting a job (St Julians) which pays 35k + bonus but I am not 100% sure what standard of living that will bring. I will have 2 kids going to Primary School. My wife will not be working. The 2 major requirements for us ...
I would say 50k and that's if you send your kids to government or church schools not private schools. Read More
35k Salary - 3 Kids by iansull
Hi there, I am thinking of accepting a job (St Julians) which pays 35k + bonus but I am not 100% sure what standard of living that will bring. I will have 2 kids going to Primary School. My wife will not be working. The 2 major requirements for us ...
You will struggle to make ends meet on 35k with 3 kids. Read More
Options to obtain a car for a non-EU driver in Malta by dzakarta
I've been trying to sort out what to do in Malta without a EU license. It is a little bit confusing. so I need your help to sort it out please... You can drive up to 12 months with a non-EU license, then you have to get a Maltese/EU driving ...
I would go to an insurance broker and ask them to try and find an insurer who is willing to accept a driver with a non-EU license. I dont think it's impossible. I would get a second hand car of up to 10k euros and insure it on a third party, ... Read More
Where to buy plants on Malta? by Heidelbeere
Hello dear expats! I just moved to Malta and am equipping the terrace for future long summer evenings. Where can you purchase LARGE plants here? I was thinking of an olive tree, palm tree or similar. Thankful for all tips :) /Heidi
The system consists of 5 components. 1. A Thick semi-flexible water pipe 2. Thin flexible pipes (one per plant) 3. Nozzles to connect thin pipes to thick one (one per thin pipe) 4. Regulating nozzles to connect at the end of each thin pipe 5. Timer ... Read More
Where to buy plants on Malta? by Heidelbeere
Hello dear expats! I just moved to Malta and am equipping the terrace for future long summer evenings. Where can you purchase LARGE plants here? I was thinking of an olive tree, palm tree or similar. Thankful for all tips :) /Heidi
If you don't know anybody who can water your plants when you're away, it's best to invest in a drip irrigation system. Not as expensive or complicated as it may sound. 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???
Difficult to tell if you'll get promoted but it will depend on i) how you perform in your first position, ii) your previous work experience, iii) your skills & qualifications. Read More
Kitchen units
I suggest you take a look at what's available on maltapark.com if you want used ones. Read More
Best place to live Malta by MRAP
Hi all, Me and my family consisting of my wife, a baby (4 months) and our son (2 years) will be moving to Malta in April. We are looking at the right location for us and I have considered Mellieha to be the best spot so far but I am having trouble ...
While Mellieha is lovely, I suggest you look for something in Tal-Ibragg / Madliena / High Ridge as these places are much more central. They are 5-10 mins away from St Julians by car where you can find many restaurants and possibly go diving. Read More
How hard would it be to have a sweet home in Malta?
There are detached houses yes. Some with garden or even a pool. Whether they are affordable or not depends on what you mean by affordable. Location affects price too of course. Read More
What about Fgura? by Dorieus
Hi all, I am in Malta at the moment, looking for a place to stay. At my price point (up to 750) the places I have found have been alright....if anyone is watching my vlog (when I release the third episode) then they will see the flats but... First ...
I remember reading that Fgura is the town with the highest prevalence of asthma sufferers in Malta too. One other reason why property is relatively cheap there. Read More
Moving to Malta by katiedaisy
So to put everything in perspective, here is my issue. Over the past months, I've been thinking about moving back to Malta. For some time, I've been checking the agency websites and found loads of places which I thought that would fit ...
While it's true that Malta has more annual days of sun than practically any other European country I think the climate is overrated. In my view the only pleasant months are April, May, October and maybe November. The other months are too ... Read More
Moving to Malta by katiedaisy
So to put everything in perspective, here is my issue. Over the past months, I've been thinking about moving back to Malta. For some time, I've been checking the agency websites and found loads of places which I thought that would fit ...
If anything, it got worse in the last 1.5 years. Try your best to find a more permanent job there so you can stay because I suspect you'll want to leave Malta after a couple of months regardless of how much you would be earning. 150 for water, ... Read More
Moving to Malta by katiedaisy
So to put everything in perspective, here is my issue. Over the past months, I've been thinking about moving back to Malta. For some time, I've been checking the agency websites and found loads of places which I thought that would fit ...
If I were in your situation I would take the Surrey job then move to Malta when the contract ends unless you can find something else in the UK. Keep in mind that Malta has changed quite a lot since you lived here and has become even more overcrowded ... Read More
Situation on Rental Market by Delfinita78
Hi Everyone, I am arriving to Malta in 3 weeks and have already contacted several real estate agencies. I am getting a bit frustrated because they are not being very helpful and rather pessimistic about my specifications. What I am looking for : 2 ...
You should be able to find something in Floriana and Pieta with your budget. In Gzira it will be difficult and Sliema next to impossible. However, from what I hear, there are very few landlords that accept pets. Read More
Questions from a family moving to Malta by DanesinMalta
Hi everybody. We are a Danish family of 5 who are looking into moving to Malta. My wife and I are selfemployed and will move our company to Malta also (naturally). I have read a bunch of good posts here (and everywhere) but still need some answers ...
It is offered as part of the free national health service too but I imagine there's a long waiting list for it. If your son already has braces fitted and only needs monthly consultations to monitor progress and perhaps change or tighten the ... Read More
Questions from a family moving to Malta by DanesinMalta
Hi everybody. We are a Danish family of 5 who are looking into moving to Malta. My wife and I are selfemployed and will move our company to Malta also (naturally). I have read a bunch of good posts here (and everywhere) but still need some answers ...
There are plenty of private dental clinics that treat people with braces. Read More
Childcare in Malta by Jbdj100
Hello everyone I've recently started looking for work in Malta however am struggling to understand childcare for under 2's The working day looks as if it's 9-6pm and schools much earlier. How do single parents sort out childcare for ...
Bus card for an adult is 26 euros per month. Water, electricity, Internet and mobile will cost around 140 per month. For rent you'll need a minimum of 500. A 20k salary will give you a disposable monthly income of around 1350. I imagine you ... Read More
Salary range in igaming sector in Malta by Maltinashkodra
Hi there, Me and my boyfriend are thinking of moving to Malta, as an opportunity has arisen for hin to work in the igaming industry. He's a UI/UX and Web designer, has a graduate degree in medial and communications from an American university ...
As a Turkish national I'm assuming you speak Turkish so you can apply for one of the CS jobs for Turkish speakers. I saw one or two on pentasia. Salary is lower than for speakers of other languages though. Try posting a job availability enquiry ... Read More
Salary range in igaming sector in Malta by Maltinashkodra
Hi there, Me and my boyfriend are thinking of moving to Malta, as an opportunity has arisen for hin to work in the igaming industry. He's a UI/UX and Web designer, has a graduate degree in medial and communications from an American university ...
Yes. However I noticed that practically all customer service jobs are for speakers of german/swedish/danish/Turkish. It would be difficult to land a job if you can only speak English. Read More
Salary range in igaming sector in Malta by Maltinashkodra
Hi there, Me and my boyfriend are thinking of moving to Malta, as an opportunity has arisen for hin to work in the igaming industry. He's a UI/UX and Web designer, has a graduate degree in medial and communications from an American university ...
I just checked with one of the leading igaming recruitment websites (pentasia) .... Salaries for customer care roles fall in the 20 - 25k bracket. Read More
Salary range in igaming sector in Malta by Maltinashkodra
Hi there, Me and my boyfriend are thinking of moving to Malta, as an opportunity has arisen for hin to work in the igaming industry. He's a UI/UX and Web designer, has a graduate degree in medial and communications from an American university ...
For customer support I would say around 22000....depends on language skills. Read More
Salary range in igaming sector in Malta by Maltinashkodra
Hi there, Me and my boyfriend are thinking of moving to Malta, as an opportunity has arisen for hin to work in the igaming industry. He's a UI/UX and Web designer, has a graduate degree in medial and communications from an American university ...
The links will be published after they are vetted by the moderators. Until then, you can search for "salary calculator malta" on google and "rent flat malta" on facebook. Read More
Salary range in igaming sector in Malta by Maltinashkodra
Hi there, Me and my boyfriend are thinking of moving to Malta, as an opportunity has arisen for hin to work in the igaming industry. He's a UI/UX and Web designer, has a graduate degree in medial and communications from an American university ...
The two of you can get by on a salary of 35k as long as you don't expect to live in the sliema / st julians area where rental costs are high. Don't expect to save much and don't try to do it for too long. The sooner you start earning ... Read More
Commuting to Valletta by felinefine81
I'm considering a job in Valletta and wondered what the commute is like from surrounding areas? If I don't want to spend much more than half an hour on the bus (each way) where is it feasible to stay? Thanks
I think there are ferry connections to sliema which is a lively enough place. Otherwise you will have to make do with msida, ta xbiex or pieta and travel by road....can cycle to work if you like when weather conditions allow. Read More
Commuting to Valletta by felinefine81
I'm considering a job in Valletta and wondered what the commute is like from surrounding areas? If I don't want to spend much more than half an hour on the bus (each way) where is it feasible to stay? Thanks
Depends a lot on your working hours. If you can work from, say, 7am - 3pm you will spend much less time in traffic than if you were to work from 8-4. Is your employer flexible about this matter? Read More
Salary range in igaming sector in Malta by Maltinashkodra
Hi there, Me and my boyfriend are thinking of moving to Malta, as an opportunity has arisen for hin to work in the igaming industry. He's a UI/UX and Web designer, has a graduate degree in medial and communications from an American university ...
There are several programming vacancies on the konnekt dot com website at the moment and some of them include salary range. I suggest you find a couple that fit your boyfriends competencies to get an idea of his income potential. Remember that the ... Read More
English Electrician looking to relocate to Malta with family by Gary-the-Sparks
Hi All, I'm Gary, a fully qualified & Experienced English Electrician and test engineer with teaching & training experience. i've got over 25 years experience and have been everything from tea-boy to director and everything in ...
Incidentally, on today's newspaper there is a call for appliations for experienced electricians and plumbers to work for an energy projects company. Read More
English Electrician looking to relocate to Malta with family by Gary-the-Sparks
Hi All, I'm Gary, a fully qualified & Experienced English Electrician and test engineer with teaching & training experience. i've got over 25 years experience and have been everything from tea-boy to director and everything in ...
It isn't true that tradesmen only work in specific areas. As you said, the island is small so locality isn't an issue. Locals ask family or friends for recommendations when they need a tradesman so it will be a little difficult to find ... Read More
Bars to go to
There's a reggae bar called Juuls in St Julians which is popular with expats. Read More
Moving to Malta...help! by Nicola1290
So my partner has been offered a job in Malta, we would be moving in January time. I wanted to start looking into to absolute everything before we go. What are the best places to rent? Do i require any visas/permits? What are the chances of ...
Got my tal-linja card within a week of applying online . Read More
Moving to Malta by Miggidy
Hello, I sold all my assets in America and came to Spain to get acquainted with my family here in Madrid and it seems like I'm going to have to leave beacause I just cant find decent work. Its like there are so many people here working for less ...
I don't know if having a CELTA qualification makes any difference in Spain but I know that in Malta it does. Read More
Moving to Malta by Miggidy
Hello, I sold all my assets in America and came to Spain to get acquainted with my family here in Madrid and it seems like I'm going to have to leave beacause I just cant find decent work. Its like there are so many people here working for less ...
Doing a CELTA course would open some doors for you. The course you did in Madrid seems to be a more basic one which won't get you very far. With a CELTA qualification you would be able to teach pretty much all year round rather than just during ... Read More
Moving From Greece to Malta. by kwstasarva
Hi guys, Hope I post that topic in the right category. Lately I am seeking for a job in Malta. I'm an IT guy (Web Developer). I'm 24 years old and my name is Konstantinos. I have some concerns and I hope some of you can help me ...
25k isn't a bad salary for a 24 year old with no dependants. It shouldn't take you too long to get an increment in your line of work if you're good at what you do. Until then I suggest you share an apartment with one or two people to ... Read More
Moving to Malta from Canada by Teresainc
Hello everyone I am from Canada born and raised here with a Maltese background( my parents were born in Malta)My husband was born in Portugal. We applied for his permanent residency in Canada but was denied because he overstayed his visit. We have a ...
Since you're married to an EU citizen you are free to work and live in any EU country (including Malta) with your husband. You might even have a right to a Maltese passport since your dad was born in Malta. Read More
IT salary in Malta
You need to specify which particular IT jobs you are referring to. Read More
Recruitment Agency by shouhan_li
Hi all, My name is Shy, currently in Doha Qatar. Me and my fiance are both living and working in Doha Qatar for 4 years now and thought it is the best time to move :) My fiance has been offered a job in Malta (he is Brit so easy for him to get a ...
As a TCN, an employer would need to prove that no EU citizen could fill the vacancy before employing you. If you're a fully qualified accountant this may be possible buy otherwise your chances are slim. Good luck! Read More
Gym memberships
The gym at the Westin Dragonara Hotel is less crowded than Cynergi and they replaced almost all the equipment 2 weeks ago http://www.westinmalta.com/westin-workout Read More
Drinking water in Malta by krestrine
Hi All, I have been boiling and then drinking the tap water here in Malta for about a week now. I've recently heard that the water isn't fit to drink? Anyone have any insights? Thanks, Pashala
The best filters are the reverse osmosis installations that go underneath the kitchen sink but these aren't feasible unless you intend to stay in the same property for a couple of years. The alternative is to get the plastic jugs. Read More
Drinking water in Malta by krestrine
Hi All, I have been boiling and then drinking the tap water here in Malta for about a week now. I've recently heard that the water isn't fit to drink? Anyone have any insights? Thanks, Pashala
Yes the hardness may affect your health in the long term. Best to filter the water or buy bottled water. Drinking unfiltered water ocassionally shouldn't harm you. Read More
Wanting to Move... but scared. by MrCowboyEast
Hi all, Im currently in a situation and hope someone can lend me their ear and hear my story... I am a Non-EU citizen and my fiancee is German and we are looking to move to Malta from Germany. We have an ok life here in Germany and i really ...
What dont you like about Germany ? Read More
Wanting to Move... but scared. by MrCowboyEast
Hi all, Im currently in a situation and hope someone can lend me their ear and hear my story... I am a Non-EU citizen and my fiancee is German and we are looking to move to Malta from Germany. We have an ok life here in Germany and i really ...
It would be a struggle for 2 people to live decently on 20k. What do you dislike so much about Germany?? Read More
hotels with pools by volcane
I read in another thread that many hotels let you pay a month/year to use their pool facilities. Does anyone know of a hotel nearish to Mosta that does this? thanks!
I'd try the sunny coast hotel in qawra. Read More
Car registration - time between arrival and getting residence by volcane
hello, First time posting on this forum, the archives have been invaluable so far in navigating the maze. I apologise for posting the ~1000th car import post here but I have a few questions I failed to find an answer for in the archives. I am ...
To get an idea of used car prices in Malta I suggest you browse through some adverts on maltapark.com Read More
Is it generally quite windy in Malta?! by felinefine81
While trying out some of my new warm weather wardrobe in Scotland today, I realised that there is a downfall to a lovely, airy, loose summer dress... they don't go well with the wind! 😁 When we visited Malta it was lovely weather and ...
Yes, Malta is a windy country. No doubt about it. 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???
Two people can live without struggles on 30k but won't save much. If you avoid getting a car and limit your overseas travel you should do pretty well. Things would obviously be better if your wife were to work full or part-time. Read More
Cheap (second-hand?) furniture by bernie_iris_fabian_david
Hi there, Does anyone have any idea where we could find cheap furniture in Malta? We need a new mirror cabinet for the bathroom (the old one is going to fall apart soon...) and something for the kitchen/living room to store food (a few cheap ...
Try Maltapark for used furniture. For a new mirror cabinet try Homemate in Mriehel or Carini stores in Sta Venera. Read More
Cost of living malta 2016 by Carolinesusan430
Can anyone tell me if an income of euro 35,000 pa is ok to live on in Malta. For both my husband and myself. I.e. Rent , utilities and every day living. We have assets in uk and so do not need to save any money. So it's ok if we just spend his ...
Unless you're expecting to rent a large and luxurious property you will do fine on 35k. 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 ...
Jeannie, how long did you have the car in the UK? I'm pretty sure u dont have to pay registration tax on it if you've had it for a minimum of two years. Read More
Excessive water bill - possible leak? by blackangelheart
Happy new year everyone! :) I'm hoping some of you might have an idea of what's going on with our excessive water bill. Before we finally moved into our permanent place we stayed in a short let organised by the same estate agent who we ...
Could be a faulty meter or a neighbour siphoning water out of your roof tank. Read More
Traditional Maltese gifts by Sam4321
I'm going back to England for christmas and wanted to take some traditional Maltese things back as gifts. Apart from Qagħqa tal-Għasel, is there anything else that is traditional at christmas? Also, does anybody know where I could ...
You should find some nicely packed ones at busy bee confectionery in ta xbiex. Can also get them at the airport but they'll be pricier. 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???
If you are not yet a fully qualified accountant it is unlikely that you will earn enough to live independently. If you're happy with sharing accommodation then you might manage to get by. On the other hand, if you're already qualified you ... Read More
Commuting to Valletta by felinefine81
I'm considering a job in Valletta and wondered what the commute is like from surrounding areas? If I don't want to spend much more than half an hour on the bus (each way) where is it feasible to stay? Thanks
Very good suggestion nilonilo. Completely forgot about that service. 3 cities would be better than sliema since felinefine is after somewhere quiet. Read More
Commuting to Valletta by felinefine81
I'm considering a job in Valletta and wondered what the commute is like from surrounding areas? If I don't want to spend much more than half an hour on the bus (each way) where is it feasible to stay? Thanks
If you want a commute of no more than 30 mins you have these options: 1. Get a motorbike/scooter. Pros are that you can filter through traffic and park for free in Valletta. Cons are the danger and the inconvenience of riding in the rain/summer ... Read More
Malta absolute basics - please help by felinefine81
Hi I'm being considered for an accountancy job in Malta and need help in a couple of areas please. 1. Living area. My husband and I would be moving from near Glasgow to work in Valletta. We currently live in a spacious 4 bed property in a ...
1. Best to give us an indication of rental budget, type and size of property. Do you want a house or would a flat do? Do you need 4 bedrooms or would you be happy with 2? These factors will determine where you can stay. 2. Yes you will be expected ... Read More
Licence for Scooters and Motorbike. New regulation?
As long as you have a car licence (B) you don't need to take any tests. I'm afraid I couldn't find a link to an English version of the budget document. The Maltese version can be found here The matter we are discussing is found at the ... Read More
Licence for Scooters and Motorbike. New regulation?
True according to the budget document currently on the finance ministry's website but it comes into effect next January. Road license for up to 125cc has been reduced to 10 euros. Read More
Moving to Sliema in October by Maltabound
My husband & I (no kids) are moving to Malta next month from Dublin. We are hoping to live in Sliema. Any tips you can give us would be greatly appreciated.
Try the classified section of the Times of Malta Read More
New start in Malta
It should be easy for you to find a job here. You might even find something before moving as developers are in demand here. Take a look at www.pentasia.com and www.bettingconnections.com Good luck! Read More
IT business can prosper in Malta ??
Coding boot camps are all the rage overseas but we don't have any here as far as I know. If you manage to get igaming and payment clearing companies on board as partners and possibly promote your academy abroad you stand a good chance of ... Read More
Function Rooms
Try Xara Lodge or Villa Arrigo. Don't know what prices are like, sorry. Read More
Business Owners wanting to relocate or expand operations by Andrew101
I am a third party national based in South Africa with an established IT Business operational since 1999. I am busy investigating options to expand my operation into Europe and would like to find out more about what incentives and benefits Malta ...
I advise you to send your questions to Malta Enterprise, the agency responsible for the promotion of foreign investment. Read More
where to buy a car in Malta? by kacper107
Hello Could you advise me what is the best website to buy used cars in Malta? I am looking for BMW X6 many thanks
Cars cost more here than in most European countries. Don't know by how much, sorry. Read More
where to buy a car in Malta? by kacper107
Hello Could you advise me what is the best website to buy used cars in Malta? I am looking for BMW X6 many thanks
Premier Cars specialise in high end vehicles like the X6. They have showrooms in Burmarrad, Gzira and Zebbug. Don't know anything about their quality of service. You can also try Gauci Automobiles in Birkirkara and Emotion Imports in Santa ... Read More
Importing Vehicles by Jasminej
Anyone with any recent experience importing vehicles? (Non EU). I wasn't originally planning on bringing any vehicles but my husband's employer is providing a container to ship our goods, so if it fits might as well! I'm especially ...
Best to sell everything and get a bike/car from here if you determine that you can use it. Read More