matm911
Vatican expat in Malta
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Registration: 17 October 2012
Flying to Malta with dog on Air Malta by svale
I've had my maisonettes in St Paul's since 1972 so everything is sorted as far as housing is concerned. Anyway, we put off selling up in the UK completely as my husband needed an op and loves his garden. Until recently, we've really ...
I was working for Air Malta Customer Service almost 2 years and added several pet in passanger cabin (PETC) to bookings (first you make the booking and then you have to call to the CS for adding the PETC). Transportation rules changed frequently, ... 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 ...
Yes, the louder the better ... and I think, Maltese do not even realise this extensive level of noise. Although some articles already deal with the negative impacts on noise pollution in Malta. However, when we were viewing some houses in Malta a ... Read More
Cost of living family of 4 (2 adults and 2 school age kids) in Malta by chrimic5
Hi, My name is Christian, I am originally from Malta but have been living in Ireland for the last 10years due to work and studying. I have a friend of mine who is considering relocating to Malta and since I know that things have changed ...
I agree, it depends what food you buy to treat yourself - and where you buy it :cool: We prefer to spend less on living (rent 300 and utility bills 50/month) and do not have any expenses for children or medical care (maybe 50-100 Euro per year for ... Read More
Birzebbuga by Abi1987
Hi,after searching for many properties we seem to have found a perfect one in Birzebbuga.Does anyone have any advise about the area for a young family? Are there any expats living there? Thank you in advance
After we viewed the house and signed the contract we moved to Malta 2 months later - and lots of furniture was gone or replaced with older ones. New matresses with plastic covers were exchanged with old matresses with sweat stains (or whatever) and ... 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 ...
A few years ago, the South was pretty quiet. Since 2 years there's the same constrution madness like everywhere else. I was working on shifts, and could not sleep during the day without earplugs. Now I'm working from home and have to have my ... Read More
How to discover the cultural scene in Malta by Priscilla
Hello, Moving to a new place and learning about the culture goes beyond adapting to customs and traditions. The art scene (music, art, literature, and cinematography) is also a big part of discovering a new country. What are the best ways to ...
And not to forget the Farsons Beer Festival which lasts for one week! There's also some classical music, painting, poetry, handcrafted arts etc., but all those "skills" are imported and not well trained. Fireworks, hunting and beer - ... Read More
University of Malta-
In 2013, after the change in government, local newspapers reported about acceptance letters sent to applicants in December for studies beginning in October ... I guess, this has been improved in the meantime ... this brought many foreign people for ... Read More
How to discover the cultural scene in Malta by Priscilla
Hello, Moving to a new place and learning about the culture goes beyond adapting to customs and traditions. The art scene (music, art, literature, and cinematography) is also a big part of discovering a new country. What are the best ways to ...
No answers so far ... says a lot about the local culture scene :lol: People come to Malta mainly for the sun and the sea, they do not expect a lot from a nation of farmers and fishermen. When you are walking through Valletta, you probably even ... Read More
Cost of living family of 4 (2 adults and 2 school age kids) in Malta by chrimic5
Hi, My name is Christian, I am originally from Malta but have been living in Ireland for the last 10years due to work and studying. I have a friend of mine who is considering relocating to Malta and since I know that things have changed ...
Surviving is one thing, living is another. I cannot imagine, how people can live a happy life in Malta with a salary of 1000 Euro - but that's more or less an average income here. It's not even enough for a single person. Anyway, it depends ... Read More
Importing car by MERCRI
Hello , I am about to import a car in malta from EU. To pass the inspection can I use head lights deflector or should I consider to change the light beams ? Do you have any information ?
There's always an exemption (especially when it comes to Malta) ... at the beginning I was totally legal in Malta for almost 10 months without the need of an ID card and had a car with foreign license plate registered on my company. It's ... Read More
Dog breeders by MERCRI
Hello , Are there any official dog breeders in Malta or places where to buy specific dog breeds?
Take care when buying a local dog since there's a lot of inbreeding ("garage breeds" - but at least they are quite cheap :sosad: ) You can google "Malta dog breeders", but you better check their facility. And this can be a ... Read More
Importing car by MERCRI
Hello , I am about to import a car in malta from EU. To pass the inspection can I use head lights deflector or should I consider to change the light beams ? Do you have any information ?
Yes, thats 'importing a car' and the other posts apply to your situation.As long as you are not registered in Malta, e.g. als long as you do not have a Maltese ID-card, there's no need to register your car in Malta either ... as long as ... Read More
Moving to Marsascala? Some advice please by Abi1987
Hi,my husband has accepted a job in Malta that starts within two months! He gree up there and we lived there for 6 months 4 years ago but this time will be different as i have two sons,one is 5 and the other 16 months.We are looking to move to ...
From Marsascala to Sliema by bus it will take about 1 to 1,5 hours, depending on the traffic. But there is no useable bus connection during night between 10pm and 5am. Therefore some companies organise private coaches for their staff. Commuting by ... Read More
Moving to Marsascala? Some advice please by Abi1987
Hi,my husband has accepted a job in Malta that starts within two months! He gree up there and we lived there for 6 months 4 years ago but this time will be different as i have two sons,one is 5 and the other 16 months.We are looking to move to ...
Hi, I live in Marsascala and some of my friends have children in this age (I mean 5 yrs, 16 mo does not need a school yet). They are all going to the St. Anna Public School and like it there. All subjects are held in English language, even Maltese ... Read More
How does anyone afford property in Malta? by ajwebber
Whats the deal on the property prices? I'd be doubling my mortgage and almost halving my salary! How do people living and working in malta afford a decent family home? Ax
In 2009 government lowered the registration tax to bring newer vehicles to Malta. Owners and car dealers (sitting on an "old" stock) complained and therefore the government had to increase the annual road tax to compensate the losses of ... Read More
Starting Up a Catering Business in Malta by kwartier
Can anyone help me on how to find opportunities for setting up a catering business in Malta?. e.g. setting up a restaurant coffee shop, snack bar, wine bar, etc. I wish to find a central location in a promising town area (harbour region), I am ...
Exactly for this purpose you'll find a lot of local companies. There are also big trade fairs and exhibitions (at MFCC, Montekristo etc.) about weddings, events, brides, rings, flowers, cakes, household gadgets ;) and so on. There's also the ... Read More
How does anyone afford property in Malta? by ajwebber
Whats the deal on the property prices? I'd be doubling my mortgage and almost halving my salary! How do people living and working in malta afford a decent family home? Ax
From my consulting business, I could make some experiences how the locals can affort buying an overpriced property. I do not really understand the motivation, but that's not part of my business ;) Example: A freshly married couple at the ... Read More
Possible job offer by Lucille33
Hi all Thanks so much for all of your wonderful insights into the Beautiful place that is Malta. I was on the island a couple of weeks ago and fell in love. A bit knee jerk, as soon as I hit UK soil I started thinking about moving over with my ...
I do not know the weather in the UK, but I feel colder in Malta than I did in Austria. How comes? It's true, in Austria you can have -20 degree in winter, but most of the time it's +5 to -10 in the cities. The point is, you're spending ... Read More
How does anyone afford property in Malta? by ajwebber
Whats the deal on the property prices? I'd be doubling my mortgage and almost halving my salary! How do people living and working in malta afford a decent family home? Ax
It's not the foreigners, who are pushing the construction of new buildings, it's mainly the Maltese themselves. They do not want to live any longer with three or four generations under one single roof. The construction hype is exploding and ... Read More
Possible job offer by Lucille33
Hi all Thanks so much for all of your wonderful insights into the Beautiful place that is Malta. I was on the island a couple of weeks ago and fell in love. A bit knee jerk, as soon as I hit UK soil I started thinking about moving over with my ...
I'd say even 25k is very low as the sole income for a family of 5 ... I mean, you're coming to Malta for a better life, right? 25k gross is about 1.7k net on married rate. Minus 800-1000 for a flat plus other expenses. Minus a few hundred ... Read More
Job Conditions by Jocaslopes
Hello to all, I started a new job 2 weeks ago, and I was fired because I was a bit reluctant to perform a task during work that was not in the the job description requirements and it was not mentioned during the interview. Does anyone knows if I ...
within the first 4 weeks they can fire you even without any reason. it's not worth the trouble, grab another job and try again :) 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 ...
I can remember her. This was her farewell post, maybe a good read for people considering a life in Malta - lower your expectations ... even lower ... better not to expect anything ;) 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 ...
Malta is a good place when you are looking for plenty of sun and want to work in an EU country. If there wouldn't be the language barrier, I personally would want to live in Sicily or Greece (not on a small island, but on one of the Southern ... Read More
Bathroom power outlets by niccarey
Doing some bathroom renovations. There is already a washing machine in the bathroom but I want to add a vanity unit for my wife with power outlets (hair dryers and stuff). builder says power in bathrooms not allowed in Malta. i said what about using ...
Acc. to Maltese SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 423.39 - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS REGULATIONS: "13. (2) Unless otherwise specified in these regulations, electrical installations shall comply to the latest edition of the Requirements for Electrical ... Read More
Job skills transfer by Britcan77
Hi everyone New to this forum as my husband and I have just started talking about a move to Malta. (He is just about to start claiming his Maltese citizenship as his dad was Maltese and moved to Canada before he was born). ANyway - purpose of post, ...
I pay 15 Euro per hour for a massage from time to time, nothing special, just back and shoulders. My massage therapist told me he had to start his own business since the salary he received as an employee in a salon was not sufficient for a ... Read More
Car insurance by Britcan77
Hi - contemplating a move to Malta and am trying to get a handle on costs of living. Can anyone give me an indication please of annual car insurance premiums for 2 experienced drivers with clean driving history? Thanks Lynsay
Just received my renewal notice this week: Clean driving history, third party only, any driver over 25 for a 1300cc Petrol car (old road tax scheme): annual premium: 113 Euro (incl tax and stamp duty) annual road license: 106 ... 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 ...
Of course you can use the bicycle in Malta. Even in Gzira. Is it safe? Is it healthy? This depends mainly on the season. And where you ride. :unsure November for sure was much much better than it will be during summer. And riding a bicycle during ... Read More
What to do with an old car if I cannot sell it?
Sell it to one of the scrapyards resp. parts dealer. They'll either buy the car from you (logbook owner transfer) or use it for parts and help you with the scrappage procedure. ... Read More
Relocating on a tight budget by Jvp20
Hi everyone I’m Jordan Parker from the uk 19 years old and looking to relocate to Malta with a friend and start a fresh for us both as soon as possible and was wondering if anybody could help me out with some of the cheapest living options ...
iGaming Jobs in Malta https://www.facebook.com/groups/810016465726874/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/igamingmalta/ Some companies even offer remote work or freelancer contracts, then you can live in cheap Gozo and benefit from high Gaming ... Read More
Relocating on a tight budget by Jvp20
Hi everyone I’m Jordan Parker from the uk 19 years old and looking to relocate to Malta with a friend and start a fresh for us both as soon as possible and was wondering if anybody could help me out with some of the cheapest living options ...
The myth of 5 Euros per hour is still around? Besides waiters, chambermaids and self-proclaimed downshifters, the last 2 years I haven't met any (educated) foreigner with such a low salary. If you have a pretty good knowledge of any language ... Read More
Tap water quality in Malta? by illerill
Drinking from plastic bottles is a terrible idea as several studies show that we're actually consuming particles of plastic when doing so, which affects our health very negatively. The ground water in Malta is contaminated by high levels of ...
The lifestyle of most people has a more negative impact on their health than any amount of plastic bottles could ever have. At the end, it depends on the plastic material (check the recycling codes) the bottles are made of. Cheap water in ... Read More
Import Car with steer on the left (example Poland, Holland) by MarcelMarcelMarcel
Hi, I'm getting ready to move to Malta and I'm wondering if it's allowed to import a car with the steer on the left into Malta? I've owned the car for over 2 years and I see you don't have to pay import tax then so it should be ...
It's not only the road condition, that stresses the car here in Malta :lol: Read More
Import Car with steer on the left (example Poland, Holland) by MarcelMarcelMarcel
Hi, I'm getting ready to move to Malta and I'm wondering if it's allowed to import a car with the steer on the left into Malta? I've owned the car for over 2 years and I see you don't have to pay import tax then so it should be ...
the conditions are: you have to be the owner and need to present a valid insurance coverage on your name for the last 2 years. And you are not allowed to register it on another name or sell it within 3 years after registration in Malta. Only the ... Read More
Import Car with steer on the left (example Poland, Holland) by MarcelMarcelMarcel
Hi, I'm getting ready to move to Malta and I'm wondering if it's allowed to import a car with the steer on the left into Malta? I've owned the car for over 2 years and I see you don't have to pay import tax then so it should be ...
you are not allowed to sell it for the next 3 years, otherwise, you have to pay the registration tax. and 3 years in Malta can be quite tough for a car ... Read More
Import Car with steer on the left (example Poland, Holland) by MarcelMarcelMarcel
Hi, I'm getting ready to move to Malta and I'm wondering if it's allowed to import a car with the steer on the left into Malta? I've owned the car for over 2 years and I see you don't have to pay import tax then so it should be ...
Not a problem for the registration, but some insurance companies might charge slightly higher rates (but that's the same vice versa). Driving a LHD car in Malta can be annoying when you enter parking lots, since the ticket booth is on the ... Read More
Termination of a fixed term working contract in Malta by JuliaAbroad
Hello, Usually I'm just reading this forum to find quick advice but now I wasn't able to find information about the problem I have. I hope somebody can help me :) I'm working since May 2017 with a company but for a while now I'm looking for a new ...
Why not simply terminate the job contract with a "justified reason"? According to the Maltese Workers Union, the following sentence is sufficient for a termination with a justified reason (I applied this 5 times here, it always worked :D ... Read More
recommend an off-the-beaten-path cafe with a sea view by andy5m
Do you have a favourite cafe with a sea view, that`s not in the tourist areas, where you can kick back, read a book, look at the sea, nice n`easy? Main island, or Gozo. Even on Comino, off season.
Off season there are a lot of quiet cafes, even in tourist spots with the advantage of WiFi in case you need a sunny place to work :) Sensi Lounge in Marsascala (St. Thomas Bay) is a perfect spot with sea view. Chocafe' in SmartCity ... 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???
It's primarily not a question of the salary itself, but the cost of living. At least over the past 5 years, I could not notice any no significant rise in salaries (except certain languages in the iGaming sector), but the cost of living (mainly ... Read More
I-Gaming companies` reputation
"Best reputation" depends on what figures you're looking for: best reputation from employee side, best reputation from shareholder side, best reputation from turnover/profit side, best reputation from corporate tax side, best ... Read More
Car Rental Advice by Marjus5
Hello, I'm visiting Malta with my family during the Christmas holidays and we were thinking to rent a car to move around. Which company would you advise as for cheapest price and reliability? Thank in advance!
Don't blame the company(ies), blame the local staff :P For any reason, as soon as a global acting company comes to Malta, they fu** it up. Even when I've been in California, I prefer Sixt - a bit more expensive than Thrifty, Firefly, ... Read More
Is this salary enough to support a family? by kimberlyc86
Hello, I've looked through the topics and read what there is to read about cost of living etc but I am wondering if someone can help me with more specifics? My husband was offered a job that pays about 2,500 Euro a month after tax in Lija. We ...
I boycott them since the 5th day after my arrival in Malta :lol: Read More
Is this salary enough to support a family? by kimberlyc86
Hello, I've looked through the topics and read what there is to read about cost of living etc but I am wondering if someone can help me with more specifics? My husband was offered a job that pays about 2,500 Euro a month after tax in Lija. We ...
This is only around 800 Euro net per month without overtime or boni. When you are on your own, it will be hard - no matter where you live - and if you need to support a family, it's impossible for a foreigner to live in Malta with this salary. Read More
Car Rental Advice by Marjus5
Hello, I'm visiting Malta with my family during the Christmas holidays and we were thinking to rent a car to move around. Which company would you advise as for cheapest price and reliability? Thank in advance!
In Malta, I use Joes Garage (M'scala and Zabbar - very very cheap when renting an old car like Kia Avella - and you do not need to worry about any minor scratches and dents :top: ) or Goldcar. Ryanair or WizzAir also have pretty good prices, ... Read More
Hotel receptionist salary
As I saw in some job posts, the entry salary for hotel receptionists starts at around 12k and goes up to 15k or 18k with night shifts and additional languages. But if your choice is between "hotel receptionist" and "general ... Read More
Traffic in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Malta, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
There have been trams in service and even a railway system. But they had to close down almost 100 years ago due to the strong competition of the buses. How ironic ... :( There are plenty of possibilities for "alternative" public ... Read More
Organic farms : buying direct from the farmer by andy5m
Has anyone experience of this on Malta Island (not Gozo) ? If so, could you buy what you needed (small quantity for your family`s weekly needs), or would the farmer only sell to you in bulk? Any comments much appreciated.
This is the reason, why there are so many cars on the streets :lol: Many garages are used for breeding and growing animals ... passing by some of them smells like farm holidays :( I doubt that there is something like "real organic ... Read More
Organic farms : buying direct from the farmer by andy5m
Has anyone experience of this on Malta Island (not Gozo) ? If so, could you buy what you needed (small quantity for your family`s weekly needs), or would the farmer only sell to you in bulk? Any comments much appreciated.
I sometimes buy from Bidni Organic Farm, The Veg Box and from Vincent Eco Farm - mainly when an eco event takes place or whey it happens that I'm passing there. Read More
Noise in Malta : where is it most quiet? by andy5m
Are there still any quiet pockets on Malta Island (not Gozo)? Not so noisy, fewer cars? Are Manikata or Imgarr worth considering for a quiet life? Any advice greatly appreciated.
Andy, in Malta it's not possible to have both, a vivid urban area and a quiet flat/balkony. So, either you accept some noise, pollution and other nuisance ... or you move to a quiet remote spot. There's a nice place with good views when you ... Read More
Traffic in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Malta, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
Roads are bad, traffic is bad, the parking situation is bad, the mentality of motorists is egoistic - but even in Europe, I've lived in worst places than here. And after all: If you're clever, mobility in Malta is ridiculously cheap when it ... Read More
Noise in Malta : where is it most quiet? by andy5m
Are there still any quiet pockets on Malta Island (not Gozo)? Not so noisy, fewer cars? Are Manikata or Imgarr worth considering for a quiet life? Any advice greatly appreciated.
Manikata is a horror during summer weekends. :mad: If you are looking for a truly quiet spot you have to go to Bahrija. :top: Except for construction works (every now and then) and hunters (during specific months), it's a very quiet spot ... Read More
Dog Grooming by s004300686
I am looking for a professional dog groomer. The so-called groomers who work by day in pet stores and groom by moonlight leave much to be desired. Does anymore a high quality dog groomer who specializes is small breeds?
Alberta from Paws & Claws Pet Grooming is very good ! Read More
Carboot Sales by KirstyC
Hi does anyone know of any car boot sales in Malta? I need to sell stuff and if preferable without the hassle of licences. I know of one in Birgu but I checked and they told me its very hard to get in to sell and some people line up from 1am and ...
Maltapark is outdated, it's a chaotic mess, but still worth the try :P Better use the Easysell-App :top: or FB-Group "Buy and Sell Malta & Gozo" or "MIN IPARTAT U MIN IBIEGH" :) Read More
Solo hiking : are local bird hunters an "issue"? by andy5m
I like hiking in groups, and plan to join the Ramblers`Association. But I sometimes like solo hiking. I`ve read that bird hunting is a tradition on Malta. Do these hunters get irate when they see hikers, and make the hike unpleasant, or even ...
Like their dogs, the Maltese hunters like to bark and gesture, but they won't bite. They know that they are more than screwed if they shoot next to people. However, it's always a good advice to have a smartphone with you or anything else ... Read More
How to save money in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Malta? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about saving ...
I guess she would be fine with that, but the waiting list is already quite long :D Same with my (dry) 4-car garage with window for only 720 Euros per year. bbbbbargain :cool: Read More
Renting and landlords by PmcC
Hi can anyone tell me if you sign a two year lease can the landlord put up the rent after first year.Am thinking of moving for our last year in malta. Will probably have to break our lease if I find somewhere we like.So we will loose our deposit.Can ...
Our contract only states the usual deposit of two month's rent for any damages, failure to pay, excessive util. costs etc. Everything else beyond this amount is not covered by the rental agreement and has to be brought to court by the landlord ... Read More
How to save money in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Malta? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about saving ...
Same here, paying 300 Euro for a nice and bright 2 BR-flat with over 90m² plus private half roof in Marsascala is quite a bargain nowadays :) 75 Euro monthly utility costs for water, electricity, internet compared with 280 Euro back in Austria ... Read More
Working and Living in Malta by mlnferrer
Hello everyone, I got a job offer from one of the companies in Malta. I'm not yet decided on taking the offer of 30,000 euro per annum since I don't know how much of a difference it is (cost of living) to work from Malta and I'm coming ...
Even for "normal" customer service, the salary is now around 22-25k - at least for German speakers (very sought-after). Job offers for good Content Writers come with a yearly pay of 25-30k @ normal office hours without annoying shift ... Read More
Renting and landlords by PmcC
Hi can anyone tell me if you sign a two year lease can the landlord put up the rent after first year.Am thinking of moving for our last year in malta. Will probably have to break our lease if I find somewhere we like.So we will loose our deposit.Can ...
Since we had no other suggestion, we used our landlady's notary, but both were very "flexible" with adding and removing points to the more or less "standard" contract. Also the renewal was a breeze since nothing changed ... Read More
How to save money in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Malta? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about saving ...
There are a lot of possibilities to save money, Lots of things are much cheaper in Malta than in any other country further North. Other things are more expensive. I found that going out for dinner can be quite cheap when using one of the deals. Same ... Read More
Pet in an apartment by lukata
Hello, I moved to Malta one week ago and I am searching for an apartment. The problem is that I have a cat, I know that there are pet-friendly options, but I know that it is very difficult to find. My question is what could happen if I will bring it ...
We didn't say a word about our small dog, and only after successful negotiations, we mentioned it. Took us another 10 minutes to convince the landlady that the dog is quiet and won't cause any troubles. Nailed it :D There's a good ... Read More
Private Rental Adverts: Except Websites, Where Are They Posted?
It's Facebook and Maltapark ... or asking around. Not only locals but also foreigners who are leaving :) Students can find ads for rooms or small flats on black boards at UM, sometimes you can find paper-ads on lighting poles or stone-walls. Read More
Igaming license for an employee by NewPoster2017
Do staff in igaming support need a license and if so whats the process of getting one ?
I've worked in a few different local iGaming companies. You only need to present a Police Conduct Certificate for Gaming Companies. You can get this from Police headquarters in Floriana for 3 Euro something (bit more expansive than the PCC for ... Read More
What is the best way to meet with new people in Malta?
Check on Facebook for events, workshops, short courses etc. Read More
Advice on best type of car for B-roads by andy5m
I`m looking to buy a car in Malta. Can anyone recommend a small, economical, reliable car that can handle Malta`s B roads? ; Ideally, a car that can be readily bought new from a dealer, or sometimes available second hand. Which dealers ...
Best car was my Landrover Series 3 - good for A, B, C-roads and no-roads :cool: I also had a Kia Avella, a good bread-and-butter car with reliable 1.3 Mazda engine and it could make almost all roads on the rock (with touchdowns). Plenty of 2nd ... Read More
Renting and landlords by PmcC
Hi can anyone tell me if you sign a two year lease can the landlord put up the rent after first year.Am thinking of moving for our last year in malta. Will probably have to break our lease if I find somewhere we like.So we will loose our deposit.Can ...
We had the monthly rent + utility costs (+/- clause) written in the contract - fixed for 3 years. certified by a notary. Renewal of the contract had only the dates changed, same conditions, same rent - fixed for another 3 years, certified by the ... Read More
Contaminated eggs in Malta by MaltaCommando
As you would have probably read by now, contaminated eggs have been found in Malta. After saying there was no contaminated eggs, the health directorate then said indeed there was, 8 out of 20 eggs were contaminated. Now, miraculously, they have ...
... which can cause a severe E.coli-infection that is worse than any contaminated egg or pesticide poisoning. People think it's all organic as long as it stinks :lol: 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 ...
sometimes the TM officer asks you to pay for the registration tax and you can apply for a refund after 3 years if you still own the car. There's no sense to discuss this matter with the government employee ... better leave for now and come back ... Read More
How are you coping in the heat? by GozoMo
How are you coping in this heat? I am sitting in a lovely air conditioned room I don't know how we would manage without it.
The heat is OK for me, during the day I stay in my air-conditioned flat, jump in my air-conditioned car to go to air-conditioned shops or cool down in the sea. During winter it's similar, but everything is heated instead of cooled :-) Summer ... Read More
Street food in Malta? by No.57A
Hi all, we are a couple and we run a successful street food business in London. I know it might seem silly but even though London is beautiful I've been here for too long and we were looking somewhere else to go. Malta is on the top of our list ...
Ray, it's all about the right attitude :D Read More
Online shopping in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Malta? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
I mainly buy from German Online Shops, since they have good prices and decent shipping costs. But I've also ordered from other countries such as Austria, France, Spain, Poland ... UK and China :D HERE's the post with the original links ... ... Read More
Speeding/Parking fines by danbatch
In the process of purchasing a second hand car. There's 2 cars I am interested in. Both direct from owner. I am aware that fines are designated to the car and not the owner. And If I was to purchase a car I would take on the fines. Is there a ...
On TM Website "Vehicle Information and Other Fees" you can check the current status of any active or garaged vehicle, any outstanding fees and the next VRT date. You have to ask the owner for a copy of the logbook (licence plate/engine ... Read More
CAR FERRY FROM ITALY MAINLAND by Chalks1
:/ Hi everyone, I'm driving down from the UK in April and hope for a nice leisurely drive through France and Italy. I see that the shortest ferry route from Italy (mainland) to Sicily doesn't take cars. I'm sure there are plenty of ...
I drove Malta-Pozzallo-Vienna and return two times - driving alone is even worst :( Especially since I had to get up already at 4am to get the ferry :sleep ... for the return way I drove through the night, that's much faster and there's ... Read More
CAR FERRY FROM ITALY MAINLAND by Chalks1
:/ Hi everyone, I'm driving down from the UK in April and hope for a nice leisurely drive through France and Italy. I see that the shortest ferry route from Italy (mainland) to Sicily doesn't take cars. I'm sure there are plenty of ...
Are there still no direct ferry connections from Malta to Genoa for car and passenger? I recently got information from Grimaldi, Gollcher and Tirrenia that they operate only cargo-ferries from Malta to Genoa directly, but no passengers allowed. ... Read More
non residents tax - 6 months
Yes, I also heard that some companies put you on the non-resident scheme until you can provide evidence for residency in Malta. You can claim back the difference with the next tax return statement. Read More
Online shopping in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Malta? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
Online Shopping is king when living in Malta ! Almost everything is cheaper online than in local shops. Within the last 5 years, I found more and more companies, which offer delivery to Malta ... some of them send even free of charge. Btw, the ... Read More
Street food in Malta? by No.57A
Hi all, we are a couple and we run a successful street food business in London. I know it might seem silly but even though London is beautiful I've been here for too long and we were looking somewhere else to go. Malta is on the top of our list ...
That would be an option, providing Air Malta keeps the flight schedule ... But why is it still possible in this (civilised EU member-) country, that the only one taxi company, that is close to the government, still comes with rude drivers who have a ... Read More
Street food in Malta? by No.57A
Hi all, we are a couple and we run a successful street food business in London. I know it might seem silly but even though London is beautiful I've been here for too long and we were looking somewhere else to go. Malta is on the top of our list ...
Not much point in posting on here then! If you have the same attitude to customers I guess you will last about 5 minutes! RayOr who knows, looking at some Maltese businesses (not all, though), this might be as well be just the right attitude ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Malta? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
Yes, I've seen the prices. Ridiculous. Even here in the South :huh: But there are still lots of Maltese who own nice houses, apartments and garages which are unused. And they are not even thinking about renting it. You have to find such a ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Malta? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
We are still paying less than 400 (rent+util+int) for a 2-bedroom apt with balcony (approx. 90sqm) plus half roof space with a wash room (another 30sqm) - same price for the last 4 years - and will stay like this until 2020. The apt is bright, dry ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Malta? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
Depends on the height of your pension and your expectations of the lifestyle as a retiree. And it also depends on the alternatives you have. I guess pensioners from Luxembourg or Brussels will do well in Malta, even when struggling in their home ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Malta? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
That's true. It's a matter of mutual trust and respect. Since more than 4 years we are paying the same low rent for your apartment. The contract was renewed 2nd time with all same figures except the dates :D Read More
current status of property market... for cheap deals - BYOC
Reminds me to the recurring skiing issue in Austria: Every year lots of people are complaining about increased prices ... but every year the rooms are booked, the slopes are crowded and the ski refuges are full during lunch time :/ Supply and ... Read More
Help Best Takeaways and Pub Food in Malta??? by NeverSimple
I often work from home and forget to cook. I just realised I dont know this and planning to move to Malta, this cant happen. I need to move to an area where I can find convenient food preferably within 2 minutes walking distance thats good and ...
Taxi fare M'scala to airport is about 20 Euro. By car it's 15 minutes - with traffic 17 minutes :) Even the bus takes only reliable 30 Minutes. Read More
Hair Stylists by RubyMarie
Can anyone suggest to me a good hair stylist? I've been to a few since we moved here and I've yet to find one I like or feel confident with. I have short and fine hair so usually needs texturizing but the stylists I've seen seem to not know what ...
However, still interesting the lack of improvement over the last 7 years :( Read More
Help Best Takeaways and Pub Food in Malta??? by NeverSimple
I often work from home and forget to cook. I just realised I dont know this and planning to move to Malta, this cant happen. I need to move to an area where I can find convenient food preferably within 2 minutes walking distance thats good and ...
I live in Marsascala for more than 5 years now. Things are getting worst and expensive also here. But still a good option for residence. Lots of space and nature around. Good air during winter. You'll need a car or scooter to go anywhere else. ... 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 ...
due to lack of information - individual tax situation is quite complex - even here in Malta :D VAT is only necessary if you're residing in EU.Not only in this case. As self-employed in Malta you need to register at VAT Dept. - but at the ... Read More
Help Best Takeaways and Pub Food in Malta??? by NeverSimple
I often work from home and forget to cook. I just realised I dont know this and planning to move to Malta, this cant happen. I need to move to an area where I can find convenient food preferably within 2 minutes walking distance thats good and ...
Malta is also called the Pizza-Pasta-Grill-Country or Fast-Food-Paradise :lol: You can buy the junk crap almost everywhere and in case you are living more than 2 mins away from the next fat hut, they'll also deliver right to your doorstep. I ... 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 ...
As a freelancer, you have to pay tax on your income - of course ! It only depends in which country you are taxable. If your company is registered abroad, you are taxable there, when you are registered as self-employed in Malta, you have to pay tax ... Read More
Best place to repair mobiles in Malta by MaltaCommando
Hello, my old Samsung Neo Pocket stopped working a month ago, it just sticks around the samsung logo screen. I think I know how I could reset it, but then I would lose all my contacts, so I need some specialist. Could you recommend me a trusted ...
Pulptech in Gzira SoundMachine Samsung in Birkirkara fast, good and trustworthy (reg. data protection) Read More
Contaminated eggs in Malta by MaltaCommando
As you would have probably read by now, contaminated eggs have been found in Malta. After saying there was no contaminated eggs, the health directorate then said indeed there was, 8 out of 20 eggs were contaminated. Now, miraculously, they have ...
I'm wondering how many of the people, who are concerned about the eggs issue, are smokers, drink alcohol on a regular basis, are obese, eat lots of processed foods and fat meat, live somewhere in the polluted centre ... or stuck in a stressful ... Read More
'Why I left Malta.' - blog by Jean Galea. by Maltaexpat64
Jean Galea is a self-described 'digital nomad.' Although he is born-and-bred Maltese, he elected to leave Malta and now lives elsewhere. Here is his article. Any comments by the expat community in Malta? ...
He has a lot of good points. I am here more than 5 years now, and that's enough. Next year we'll move on. Most of the benefits become less important with time ... or even turn into the opposite. On the other hand, you'll get used to ... Read More
One in every five vegetables contains illegal amounts of pesticide by nicknamero
I always go to Ta'Qali , for fresh vegetables... but now, maybe it's better to choose 'fresh' vegetables, imported from Spain, Italy....I think these vegs are more often checked for pesticide levels, than locals.. Do you have a ...
Malta is a solid rock with a very thin layer of soil. So, where do you expect fertile soil to come from for naturally grown vegetables? Of course, the farmers use tons of pesticides and chemical fertilisers to get reasonably vegetables. However, ... Read More
Cooking Gas vs Electricty by Alice Holland
Hello! I really hope you can help us. My boyfriend and I are currently looking for an apartment and have mostly come across gas hobs and electric ovens which suits us as we both prefer cooking for gas. We have also been told it is much much cheaper ...
Although I was used to electric cooking, I've learned the advantages of a gas hob/oven. I'm not cooking a lot, therefore changing the gas cylinder 2 times a year is not a big deal. However, for heating I prefer electric gadgets and comparing ... Read More
Street food in Malta? by No.57A
Hi all, we are a couple and we run a successful street food business in London. I know it might seem silly but even though London is beautiful I've been here for too long and we were looking somewhere else to go. Malta is on the top of our list ...
It's still hard to get a mobile food business started ... :mad: Recently I got the opportunity to meet the French guy from the "La Rotisserie". We had a good chat until the police came and they had to move on ... again. It took them ... Read More
Buying a car in Malta by dhirst2901
Only been here 3 weeks and looking to pruchase a small runabout as rental is a bit pricey. I have applied for e residence card so hopefully I will have that in a few weeks. Is there anything I need to be aware of? I have a UK driving licence, ...
There are a lot of things you should consider when buying a car. An old cheap car can turn into a waste of money, but a recent import also can become quite expensive when it comes to registration tax and road tax. There are a lot of posts with ... Read More
Buying a motorbike on Gozo Malta.
I guess it depends on the insurance what documents you have to present, but everywhere else also you have to provide a proof of residency in order to register and insure a vehicle. If you are not resident in Malta, you can ask another person to ... Read More
Electrical disconnecton sand meter readers
It's not completely wrong, since they write down the meter readings after they cut the line :D However, that's common practice: if you don't for the service, you are not entitled to the service. And if you do not open the door for the ... Read More
I need your help to make my visit of Malta as low cost as possible.
Malta might not be the right place if you want to obey all rules :lol: You'll find a lot of campers with tents all over Malta (maybe not already in April, but later on). In April you should also be lucky in finding rooms for 10-20 Euros per ... Read More
Can Non-EU nationals with a residence permit work part time? *urgent* by wtmbff
Hello All, I have recently moved to Malta with my husband (also a non-EU national) and will hold a residence permit by virtue of him living and working here. There is a lot of information on the permit process when it comes to full time work, and I ...
As far as I know, as non-EU national you cannot work at all without valid working permit. But there are some exceptions for students, au-pairs, freelancers etc. Better you ask your employer since he has to apply for your working permission, and in ... Read More
How to deal with dog barking in Malta? by ricky
Hi all, Our neighbour lets his 3 bulldogs roam free of supervision in the tiled yard next to ours.Both yards are surrounded by multi-story apartment buildings so that the barking echoes around the yards.The wall between our yards is so high that we ...
at least some of them switch on the air condition all day during hot summer so that their huskies don't suffer heat strokes :P adequate animal husbandry looks different ... Read More