rainbow3
English expat in Malta
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About me
English
Lives in Gozo
Registration: 18 November 2012
Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37
Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...
Hi Mick, just interested in you saying, before Form H came into being, as far as I know Form H has been around for a long time, it was certainly around in 2012 when we had ours signed. Read More
MOVE TO MALTA INFO TY by jay1983
Hello, Any advice would be grateful, I have toyed with the idea ( trying to get brave enough ) To move to Malta for a while now, Well I have decided It's happening and sooner rather than later! :) I have an On line business pay taxs accountant ...
I have a Barclays account and have my maltese mobile number registered for online banking, they have never called me on that number but it was accepted and I can access online banking. Read More
Christmas Greetings
How kind, Merry Christmas to you and Matt, hope you have a great day :) Read More
to apply or not to apply for residency? by Lee Malta
Good Morning everyone, I'm a British citizen and have resided in Malta for six years. When I moved here in 2008 I applied for residency as a part of the process of getting my tax and social security sorted out and was given a Residence document ...
Yes, I agree with you Read More
to apply or not to apply for residency? by Lee Malta
Good Morning everyone, I'm a British citizen and have resided in Malta for six years. When I moved here in 2008 I applied for residency as a part of the process of getting my tax and social security sorted out and was given a Residence document ...
As others have said there is and will be a lot of speculation especially about England leaving the EU because it hasn't happened before so no precedent has been set. I assume that if England does leave the EU then it will be up to the ... Read More
to apply or not to apply for residency? by Lee Malta
Good Morning everyone, I'm a British citizen and have resided in Malta for six years. When I moved here in 2008 I applied for residency as a part of the process of getting my tax and social security sorted out and was given a Residence document ...
Maybe I'm missing the point but I wonder why if as a UK National, with the right to reside on one's passport and one is exempt the test?It was brought in to try and curb the amount of EU citizens from claiming benefits so they are trying to ... Read More
to apply or not to apply for residency? by Lee Malta
Good Morning everyone, I'm a British citizen and have resided in Malta for six years. When I moved here in 2008 I applied for residency as a part of the process of getting my tax and social security sorted out and was given a Residence document ...
I assume the original poster is talking about getting permanent residency after living in Malta for 5 years, not the one where you have to pay mega bucks to live here if you are a TCN, its confusing when they call it the same thing :) Read More
to apply or not to apply for residency? by Lee Malta
Good Morning everyone, I'm a British citizen and have resided in Malta for six years. When I moved here in 2008 I applied for residency as a part of the process of getting my tax and social security sorted out and was given a Residence document ...
Deleted as I cross posted with cox who has already suggested looking at the Habitual Residence test :) Read More
Moving to Malta in 2013 - Costs of living? by Gbgzer
Hi, i have some serious plans on moving to Malta in the beginning of 2013. I just have to deal with some things here in Sweden before i can move. I have some questions to you people living there. I have some plans on starting a company in Cyprus + ...
You will probably be needing to wear more than one pair of socks too ;) Read More
e-residency how long til you got yours? by robpw2
everytime the post bringer comes , i get all excited in hope that i shall have notification my id card is ready to pick up ..its only been 4 weeks but one of my husbands collegues says theirs only took 3 weeks. how long did people have to wait ...
Took 6 months for ours last year but things have speeded up now, have heard of people getting it in 2 weeks but I think 4-6 weeks is about average. Read More
Leaving - moving on by Toon
well ladies and gents the time has come for us to say bye bye to Malta - we are leaving for a multitude of reasons and not one specific reason. We have largely enjoyed our stay here for the last 6 yrs but as i have said many times - we knew it ...
Goodbye and goodluck toon, thankyou for all the help and advice you have given to others, hope your new home is good for you, take care. 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 ...
Well thats good then, thankyou for the information 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 ...
Thanks for that info, glad things are going well for you and your family. So you didnt have to send a copy of your present id cards, passports or a photograph? Thats what they told me when I enquired, hopefully they have updated the system. Did ... 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 ...
If you apply by mail then you will do, dont know what happens if you apply in person. 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 ...
This is what they told me was required when I sent them an email about changing address:- The application form relating to purpose of residence Form ID1A Form ID 2 with a photograph attached Photocopy of passport Photocopy of current residence ... Read More
online shopping by Jason Pelham
Does anyone know where can i get good quality clothes online for me and my wife and kids? The shops here seem very expensive compared to the U.K.
You are welcome toon and yes, you did acknowledge the admin of the group at the time, meant to put that in my original post. Read More
online shopping by Jason Pelham
Does anyone know where can i get good quality clothes online for me and my wife and kids? The shops here seem very expensive compared to the U.K.
Toon, I can remember when you first put the list on here and you did say it wasnt your original list but you were updating it, I cant see why anyone would have a problem with that and want you removed from the group, your intentions were good and ... Read More
thinking about moving to malta by toni.k123
im thinking of moving to malta, to live and work, with my disabled mum and dog. i would want a job, doing anything but something that could support us to live, any advice would be really apreciated... it wont be for a few years atleast as i do not ...
Hope it works out for you and you find somewhere you can be happy Read More
Gozo- Anything new? by Pig Ear
Hello Having lived in Fontana, Gozo, for six months in 2011, we are now making plans to move back permanently in 2015. I will be going freelance as a proofreader and we also plan to set up a gallery and workshop (my partner is a painter and I also ...
You are welcome for the reply. I have seen people walking their dogs in Rundle Gardens so you should be fine with yours. Read More
Gozo- Anything new? by Pig Ear
Hello Having lived in Fontana, Gozo, for six months in 2011, we are now making plans to move back permanently in 2015. I will be going freelance as a proofreader and we also plan to set up a gallery and workshop (my partner is a painter and I also ...
Hi there, welcme to the forum. There are lots of nice benches in Rundle Gardens, Victoria, which re opened in 2012 after have a facelift/refurb, its very nice in there with an ampitheatre and lots of trees, plants and flowers, also free ... Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info for UK ExPats by GuestPoster566
Removed due to thread going off topic and cluttered again. No longer serving a useful purpose.
Hi Duxx, I can only answer your first question and that is yes, if you change address you will need to apply for another eresidency card. I have just asked the Dept this question myself and they replied that you need to fill out an application ... Read More
Bus Fares and times by rainbow3
Can anyone who has used the buses over the last week or so tell me if the two tier system has definitely been dropped and everyone now pays 1.50 and can you tell me if the timetables on the Arriva website are still being used or if not where can I ...
Thankyou maximus, timidor and toon I know what you mean about trusting the timetables but I just meant as a basic guideline :) Read More
Bus Fares and times
Can anyone who has used the buses over the last week or so tell me if the two tier system has definitely been dropped and everyone now pays 1.50 and can you tell me if the timetables on the Arriva website are still being used or if not where can I ... Read More
Ordinary Residency by ladyowl
Hi If i get Ordinary Residency and have an ID card will i be covered health wise to use the hospitals for treatment and doctors without private health care. I am fit and well at the moment but you need to know about these things.
I agree with you, I think they are wrong in saying Private Health Insurance is required, I was just addressing the issue of them asking for more documents after the application has been accepted. Read More
Ordinary Residency by ladyowl
Hi If i get Ordinary Residency and have an ID card will i be covered health wise to use the hospitals for treatment and doctors without private health care. I am fit and well at the moment but you need to know about these things.
Like toon says I have heard of people who's documents have been accepted but then they have been asked to supply others at a later date, also it does say the following at the bottom of the application forms:- NOTE: Original documents will be ... Read More
What irritated you in Malta/Gozo by JayJay1970
Please post about anything that irritated you about Malta/Gozo parculiarities today. Small dogs. My neighbour to the rear has a small terrier thing, she kicks it out (literally ) at 5am every morning where it proceeds to whine and yip on the ...
Totally agree about the littering, cant understand it Read More
Arrived and settling in... by JackC
Greetings, My name is Jack, my wife is Jill (cute, eh?) and we have just arrived to take up residency. We are here with our 14 year old daughter, Tori and our 19 y/o daughter Zhenya will be here off and on as well. We are presently in Gozo and ...
Welcome, hope you settle in well, sounds exciting taking part in Bethlehem Ghajnsielem, what will you be doing? :) Read More
Update on Residency Cards by rainbow3
Just to let you know that we have finally picked up our residency cards :) We sent our applications in June by mail, received an acknowledgement in Sept, in Oct we went twice to the Gozo office to check on the status, the first time we were told ...
You are welcome Mick, I see what you mean about the directions I did them as if you were facing the id office but have now changed them to hopefully make it clearer :) Read More
Update on Residency Cards
Just to let you know that we have finally picked up our residency cards :) We sent our applications in June by mail, received an acknowledgement in Sept, in Oct we went twice to the Gozo office to check on the status, the first time we were told ... Read More
RHA and Schedule V (yellow card) arrangements. UK Expats. by GuestPoster566
Today I was informed that under RHA protocol the issue of a Sched V (yellow card) was not permitted. I cannot find any definitive statement that confirms this. Can anyone else find one or show me any statement to the contrary please? Thanks.
Yes, I agree it is open to interpretation, probably why it is written like that, hope you get some clarification when you write, take care Read More
RHA and Schedule V (yellow card) arrangements. UK Expats. by GuestPoster566
Today I was informed that under RHA protocol the issue of a Sched V (yellow card) was not permitted. I cannot find any definitive statement that confirms this. Can anyone else find one or show me any statement to the contrary please? Thanks.
I know toon has already posted this on the other thread but I am posting it again here for ease of reference:- Persons registered with the Entitlement Unit under this scheme will be issued with an entitlement card hereinafter referred to as RHA ... Read More
English and Turkish moving to Malta...help please! by kbun22
Hi everyone :) I am English and planning to move to Malta within the next couple of months with my Turkish husband. I'd love some advice regarding visa's etc, as I understand it for me I can just turn up and then I'm good for 3 months until I need ...
Depends which day of the week it is :) Read More
dentist (emergency) - free or not? what if tooth needs to be pulled? by scareglow
hello! so, I've been living in Malta for 7 months now and I developed some major problems with a tooth that already bothered me in the past. Here's something I still don't get - also my maltese co-workers couldn't really tell me: I have a social ...
Do you have to have already been seen at Mater Dei or somewhere before you can get some treatment where you are cox? Read More
Private health insurance is it needed for self sufficiency ID app? by JayJay1970
Hi guys do I need private health insurance if I'm applying for the ID card as self sufficient or is the uk/eu link enough? If so can any one guide me to cheap insurance as I don't want to pay over the odds if someone knows of very reasonable ;) ...
If you have a British passport then the reciprocal health agreement is accepted for residency, yes. Read More
Resident card - need some help by sarso7
Hi I will be moving to Gozo in April next year and I plan to globe forest family. My parents and sister will be joining me later in the year in July. I want to be able to register them as resident ASAP and was wondering whether I would be able to ...
I am just so pleased that I don't have to go back til 2018 - they might have it sussed by then.Unless you move in that time of course :D Read More
Resident card - need some help by sarso7
Hi I will be moving to Gozo in April next year and I plan to globe forest family. My parents and sister will be joining me later in the year in July. I want to be able to register them as resident ASAP and was wondering whether I would be able to ...
Thats good news Chardor, sounds like they are speeding up the system for new applicants Read More
ID Card update - Gozo by GuestPoster566
On 11th September we went to the Gozo ID Card office and applied. Got a letter (today)dated 11th October saying we can collect our receipt from the Gozo office and the letter also states it can be used as a temporary card, whilst cards are printed; ...
That depends upon under which category one is applying and what is required is clearly stated on the relevant form. Suffice to say I took all stated and more: pension providers certificates and letters, extra photos and extra passport copies. Malta ... Read More
ID Card update - Gozo by GuestPoster566
On 11th September we went to the Gozo ID Card office and applied. Got a letter (today)dated 11th October saying we can collect our receipt from the Gozo office and the letter also states it can be used as a temporary card, whilst cards are printed; ...
Thats good, glad to hear, thanks for the name of the lady, I may do the same, she was very nice and helpful. Read More
ID Card update - Gozo by GuestPoster566
On 11th September we went to the Gozo ID Card office and applied. Got a letter (today)dated 11th October saying we can collect our receipt from the Gozo office and the letter also states it can be used as a temporary card, whilst cards are printed; ...
I was there too this morning collecting our bits'n'pieces :)Hope everything went smoothly for you too Mick :) 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 ...
Well done pgl, good news for you :) Read More
ID Card update - Gozo by GuestPoster566
On 11th September we went to the Gozo ID Card office and applied. Got a letter (today)dated 11th October saying we can collect our receipt from the Gozo office and the letter also states it can be used as a temporary card, whilst cards are printed; ...
Just an update for people on Gozo, we went to the office this morning and saw a very friendly and helpful lady, she took our names and id numbers and rang Malta to check on the status of our cards, they have been approved so she took our phone ... Read More
ID Card update - Gozo by GuestPoster566
On 11th September we went to the Gozo ID Card office and applied. Got a letter (today)dated 11th October saying we can collect our receipt from the Gozo office and the letter also states it can be used as a temporary card, whilst cards are printed; ...
Good idea :) Do you know the opening times atall Mick? * Edited to say I have found the post you made last month about opening times etc, very helpful, thanks * Read More
ID Card update - Gozo by GuestPoster566
On 11th September we went to the Gozo ID Card office and applied. Got a letter (today)dated 11th October saying we can collect our receipt from the Gozo office and the letter also states it can be used as a temporary card, whilst cards are printed; ...
This is good news, maybe the system is speeding up? I wonder if people who live on Gozo but applied by post will be able to collect from Gozo, that would be nice, we applied in June and had an email of acknowledgement at the beginning of September ... 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 ...
Yep the old card, we are still waiting for the new ones Read More
New I.D. card rules by tearnet
This should boost income tax revenues.:D The Government of Malta intends to review the current process for the issue of the ID Cards to foreigners. The new format of residence document applies to EU/EEA/Swiss and Non-EU nationals. The Changes ...
They do as far as I am aware, my husband had a mistake on his old id card when we went to pick it up last year and they just re printed it and gave us another one straight away. 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 wonder why the card couldnt have just been re printed whilst the person was there, surely they could have just done that there and then, shouldnt take long. But maybe that's being too logical :D Read More
Embaressing moment on Arriva Bus by angela lister
Anyone know the answer to this most embarrassing incident. We were travelling on the bus from Valetta to the Gozo ferry on Sunday29th Sept. We have been on Gozo for 9 months and are in possession of the e-residency card. An inspector alighted the ...
Ahh, so what it on the back of the new EID if you didn't have an ID card before? Do you not have a 5 or 6 digit number ending in A ?It's a 7 digit number plus an A - which is probably why local councils can't use it to issue a Kartanzjan - even if ... 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 ...
Oh well, thats that theory out the window then, if the appointment on Oct 3rd was to submit your application then there will be no point attending if you have already sent a postal application, we also had an appointment booked but sent a letter ... 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 yours a renewal applicaton pgl or are you a first time applicant? I am just wondering if its only the people who are applying for the first time that need to pick up a temp certificate as they dont already have id cards, because our application ... 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 ...
Okay, thankyou social, hope it all goes well for you now and you get your card soon. 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 ...
Had you already received an email acknowledging your postal application social? We received one and it said that unless our application was incomplete that they would be sending out a personalised letter to say our cards would be ready to pick up, ... Read More
Much ado about nothing. Health care on Malta/Gozo. by GuestPoster566
For the last six days I have been in hospital on Gozo and had a day at Mater Dei. Released on good behaviour early :D I originally went to get some medication put on ‘yellow card’ but when the doctor saw my ECG he was convinced that I had had a ...
Glad you are out of hospital and on the mend, its nice to know the healthcare is good here and thankyou for letting us know about your experience, take care 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 wonder why they just asked for a copy of the passports then and not the other things that the form says are needed, seems a bit odd, its neither a fresh application or a renewal, its somewhere inbetween, oh well, hopefully you will get your cards ... 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 ...
Thats a pain toon, did they ask you to provide proof of income and health cover too or just a copy of your passports? Read More
Observation of Malta's Busses by Rocking Ken
Hi All, Got an email from a friend who commutes to work everyday on the bus and found this quite ammusing. Quote Yesterday the bus driver got off the bus and sat with his friend for 20 minutes before he decided to start work again and he was 15 ...
Just wanted to say Ricky, your instructions for the journey to St James hospital were perfect and we had no trouble finding our way there, the buses we used seemed to be running on schedule and we didnt have any problems, thankyou again, take care :) Read More
Observation of Malta's Busses by Rocking Ken
Hi All, Got an email from a friend who commutes to work everyday on the bus and found this quite ammusing. Quote Yesterday the bus driver got off the bus and sat with his friend for 20 minutes before he decided to start work again and he was 15 ...
Thankyou Ricky, thats very helpful :) Read More
Childrens Allowence Date Change by coxf0001
Hi all, Just to inform you, that the new government have changed the dates for Childrens Allowence.... It always came first week of October, after the kids went back to school and the next payment being the first week of January. Good news, they ...
Thats good news mantonas, hope it works out soon Read More
Observation of Malta's Busses by Rocking Ken
Hi All, Got an email from a friend who commutes to work everyday on the bus and found this quite ammusing. Quote Yesterday the bus driver got off the bus and sat with his friend for 20 minutes before he decided to start work again and he was 15 ...
Thanks, will report back next week :) Read More
Observation of Malta's Busses by Rocking Ken
Hi All, Got an email from a friend who commutes to work everyday on the bus and found this quite ammusing. Quote Yesterday the bus driver got off the bus and sat with his friend for 20 minutes before he decided to start work again and he was 15 ...
Thanks Ricky, I did wonder how it would be when the schools go back, we will set out in plenty of time to allow for delays, hopefully that route wont be disrupted if it usually uses a normal Arriva bus but will let you know what happens. Read More
Observation of Malta's Busses by Rocking Ken
Hi All, Got an email from a friend who commutes to work everyday on the bus and found this quite ammusing. Quote Yesterday the bus driver got off the bus and sat with his friend for 20 minutes before he decided to start work again and he was 15 ...
Thanks pgl, I guess its gonna be a case of see what happens on the day :) Read More
Observation of Malta's Busses by Rocking Ken
Hi All, Got an email from a friend who commutes to work everyday on the bus and found this quite ammusing. Quote Yesterday the bus driver got off the bus and sat with his friend for 20 minutes before he decided to start work again and he was 15 ...
Does anyone know about how busy efficient the 222 bus is at the moment? We have to travel to St James Hospital, Sliema next week and from my research it seems that the 222 is the one we need to get us from the ferry port (We live on Gozo) to near ... Read More
Residency etc. on Gozo. (Information and experience.) by GuestPoster566
Information. The office is situated within the Gozo Identity Cards office at 28A, St. Francis Square, Victoria VCT 2000, next to the library and may be contacted by telephone on 21556317. It is a very small one room office immediately to the right ...
Thanks for your information and experience Mick, thats very helpful, hopefully they will process your application quickly for you and will allow you to pick your cards up from Gozo. I assume your above comment is because no one has acknowledged ... 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 know, just giving a timeline in case its of help/interest to anyone else :) 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 ...
Just a quick update on our applications, we applied by post and the Department received them on 19th June, this morning we received an acknowledgement email, its not personalised and is addressed to Dear Sir/Madam,I am assuming it covers both our ... 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 ...
Well at least you tried toon, it seems to be the standard answer they give people when enquiring about their cards! Read More
10 months in.... by sunmaverick
Hello. Well, 10 months into our new life here, and all I can say, is that it beats Spain by a mile. I have written a book "Retire to Spain", now I am writing, "Retire to Malta", so the differences are important to my publishing work. I have been ...
We got married in Gibraltar and stayed in a lovely apartment there but the long term rental fee on it was £1,700 per month, rents are very expensive there from what we could see, I liked Gibraltar though, seemed like a nice place to live but it is ... 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 ...
Thanks Ricky, hopefully you are right :) 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 was meaning that if they dont remember we havent got a receipt then they may ask us for something we havent got before they allow us to pick up our new cards, if you see what I mean? 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 ...
Well done Ricky, hope it goes well when you go and pick up your cards, I was going to say the same thing as toon, those of us who applied by post have received no acknowledgement of our applications or an interim receipt to take with us so hopefully ... Read More
New residence permits by flyingpommy
Hi, can someone advise me of the website where I can view the application forms for residency. How do the new rules apply to ourselves whereas we only arrive on 20th February and will not have any ID thanks
From looking at the forms I think Martin is right , Form S is for those who have bought permanent residency, Form P is for permanent residency after living here for 5 years, hope this helps :) Read More
Supporting docs for residency query! by mantonas
Hi guys, I am thinking in handing over my docs for the residency tomorrow but I have one question in regards to a support doc they ask for. I am living with my partner for nearly 15 years now but we still not married. Now, for this cases, they're ...
Good luck, hope it all goes well for you :) 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 ...
Isnt it law that if you live in a country where you are not a citizen then you have to have a valid passport? I might be wrong but I am sure I have read that in several places. 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 ...
Thanks, sorted :) Can't think why I didn't see it - wood for trees and all that.You are welcome :) Read More
New I.D. card rules by tearnet
This should boost income tax revenues.:D The Government of Malta intends to review the current process for the issue of the ID Cards to foreigners. The new format of residence document applies to EU/EEA/Swiss and Non-EU nationals. The Changes ...
Hi Mick On the MHAS site when you find the list of forms it is near the bottom of the list in between Form S and the Electoral Form. I tried to copy the link but it wouldnt let me for some reason, hope this helps :) Read More
Melita: demanding deposit. by GuestPoster566
Just had a very lengthy argument with Melita rep who was insisting on a €200 deposit for services. I lost, as I expected to but tried to make my point that what they demand is illegal. However, deposit to be repaid is in writing. I'll wait and see ...
Prices seem to vary from person to person, maybe the written regulations could be followed a bit more rigidly across the board, might be fairer. Read More
Looking for English/Irish/Scottish/Welsh Friends or friends in general by Rachel1984
Hey.. My name is Rachel, I have lived in Malta for about 2.5 years now, friends have come and gone. I am looking to meet up and socialise with some Brits, don't get me wrong I love all nationalities but I just don't have that many British friends ...
I can see you on there too socialwhirl, I can also see myself on the list. Read More
Hi all. by JayJay1970
Hey everyone, thanks for a brilliant forum and very useful help topics! I'm just about to pack my bags and leave for malta, I'll be starting off in the bugibba area and then tour the island properly to see where I may end up. I'm sure I'll ...
Welcome, just ask away, you will get lots of good advice on here :) Read More
Banking by maltaangel
Please can anyone explain what exactly a Maltese Bank requires as a reference. I had posted under another thread about problems with Banif Bank and waiting for over 6 weeks to hear anything, to cut a long story short, my Bank in the UK have happily ...
Even with an id card and residency document we were told by Apps, HSBC and BOV that they need to seek references from our foreign banks before we can open an account with them. Read More
Just moved to Malta :o) Looking for friends,advice & things to do! by The_Newbie
Hi all, just thought I would start a topic with the hope that people come and say hello - Its really nice here in Malta, so hoping to meet some new friends through this helpful website! Hope to hear from some of you soon - Thanks for taking the ...
Hi there, welcome to Malta and to the forum,you will get lots of good advice on here :-) 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 ...
Good news tennis, bet you are pleased. As of today they have changed the venue you pick them up from, according to their website, it will now be Basement Level in the Evans Building so hopefully the picking up process will be better. 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 ...
That sounds horrific Smeddie, thanks for sharing, I assume that they want you to go back there in two months just to pick up the receipt because thats not where you pick the new cards up from, it was Melita Street and now on their website it has ... Read More
passports
Hi Dottie If you are talking about renewing British passports then it used to be that you send them to France but they have just recently changed it that you have to send it to Durham in England to renew, all details are on Gov.Uk website and yes ... Read More
Choice of doctor
Both times we have been to the health centre in Victoria there has only been one doctor on duty and that was a male doctor, I assume the health centre is covered on a rota basis so maybe the staff there could let you know the days a female doctor ... Read More
New ID Card for a Brit by iamharibo
Hi, I'm super behind on all this new id card rubbish. I understand we can now get the form online, have the documents signed by a police officer and send them by post, is that correct? I have the form I need, now I'm just wondering what documents ...
The list of supporting documents that you need is at the end of the form, say for instance the information you need to fill out with your personal details on the form is 2 pages long then the 3rd page that you print out will have the list of ... Read More
Real Estate in Malta – An Online observation! by SMeddie
[b]Real Estate in Malta – An Online observation![/b] Ever since I set out to look for an apartment in Malta four months ago – I have finally managed to get one and I thought it could be a good idea to write an exposé after exchanging emails with ...
I agree with Mick about being aware and careful ofinternet libel laws and I am not really sure any of the responses you noted are that bad, they probably get lots of enquiries from people who are "thinking" about moving to Malta but they never make ... Read More
Expats in Malta - Photo Project by glam
Who are we? Where do we come from? ‘Expats in Malta’ is my photo project about foreigners living in Malta. Whether you are working or studying here, I’d love to hear from you and tell your story with a photo. If you’d like to be part of this ...
Great photos glam and mick :) Read More
Hi by Bobbiek
This is going to sound silly lol but could i get a plane to malta and just go to a hostel and say am homeless and they could put me in a hostel i realy wanto move soon as
I think most people have heard of aspergers and know it can cause problems with reading, writing etc, but please read carefully the good advice that others have given to you above, they are speaking sense and know what they are talking about, ... Read More
A few questions . . . by slanted
Hi, sorry for the length of the this but I'm just trying to get a few things clear in my mind. We have just moved to Malta. I am half-Maltese (born in the UK), husband is Italian. We are renting at first, and have found a lovely landlord who ...
Hi there, welcome to the forum, I will try and answer some of your questions but I am sure some others will come and give you more information too. 1. There is a form on the ARMS website to fill out and register you as living in the property, ... Read More
eu to uk plug adapter by martelli
where can i find eu to uk adapter in gzira? are they expensive? thanks!
its no real recommendation to be poking anything into electrical sockets - but to say use keys (a metal object) is negligent. accident waiting to happen .......dont do it if you must = as an emergency use something that doesnt conduct electricity - ... Read More
How to get form Gzira to Qormi by emi05
Hi everyone! Just few days ago I got a job in Qormi and I live in Gzira. Its such a nightmare to get there by bus X2 cause is never on time and I still have to walk for about 25 mins to get from Marsa to Qormi- the place where Im working. Another ...
I agree with redmik here, especially the last paragraph, the written text can often be taken in the wrong way and misunderstandings occur. 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 ...
If you dont have a Maltese bank account where else can you get your docs certified? Will a notary do it for you? Will they make a charge? Read More
Landlord answers my 10 questions - What do you think Expats? by SMeddie
Landlord answers my 10 questions - What do you think Expats? Should I sign? I sent him the questions and this is how he answered ..... The rent is either 550euro per month paid 1 month in advance or 500 euro per month payed 2 months in advance ...
If you havent actually viewed this property in person then I wouldn't sign anything, there are lots of properties available in Malta and Gozo and the best advice is to rent somewhere for a week or two like a hotel or hostel and then go round and ... 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 ...
Did you send your original registration document with your application or just a copy toon?No a copy I wouldnt send any original as its the only proof we've gotThanks toon, I dont blame you there! Please let us know if/when you get a reply to your ... 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 ...
Did you send your original registration document with your application or just a copy toon? 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 thought it said on their website that they will acknowledge people who apply by mail, obviously aint gonna happen! 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 ...
Does anyone know if there have been any responses to the people who applied by mail yet? 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 ...
So some people had a letter to say their cards were ready, fought their way through the crowds to find they were not ready? Wonderful, it just gets better and better! Read More