popro
Dutch expat in Malta
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Lives in Sliema
Registration: 04 January 2013
Difficult for US citizen to open bank account in Malta? by Wild Hare
I've heard some EU banks are not accepting US applicants due to US demands for bank records on Americans using that bank. We're just a retired couple, not seeking employment, who want to enjoy a year or so in Malta.
I recently lived in Malta for three years and probably will go back next year. During that time I never felt the need for a Maltese bank account. I did however use a bank account in the Netherlands with a credit card connected. Everything from ... 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 ...
No I have not done that yet. But I will have to do it in a couple of months. If it becomes too complicated I think I will just leave it redirect my mail to a new address. Maltapost does that for free the first year. Just waiting to see if somebody ... 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 ...
Anyone here with the new ID card went through the process of an address change yet? And how difficult it was of course? 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 ...
Yes it has the old number. The new number is displayed for the first time on the new e-ID cards. Nobody seems to be able though to use that new number. 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 ...
Time seems to differ a lot. We received our e-cards after exact 4 weeks, but others have been waiting in vain for 8 weeks. The new card also is valid as the "Karte Anzjan" I believe that is what you meant by pensioners travel card? On the back it ... 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 George, that would mean I have to use Form S. Given that I am not in possession (yet) of 2 of the required documents, it would seem that going on Form J (economic self-sufficient) is the easier approach. Any downsides to that? ThanksNot only ... 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 I can only give you my personal experience. I pushed it from the beginning as hard and as fast as I could. Went there, emailed them immediately after the program started in the beginning of the year. Got an appointment on 23rd of January and we ... 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 ...
not necessarily - an ID card is valid for travel if you are a citizen of the issuing country. I've not heard of any country where the one issued to foreigners has the same validity. I suspect the one issued to foreigners in Malta isn't valid for ... 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 is probably because for EU citizens the new card IS a valid travel document? Even the UK accepts a national ID card for EU citizens at the border controls as far as I know. I know some Dutch people who only have an ID card and not a passport ... 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 ...
yesAh, thanks for that George. I will try it out tomorrow, but would not be surprised if the bus driver knows nothing about it. 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 ...
On a slightly different note, my new e-residence card has printed on the back in bold characters +60. Does that by any chance mean it is also a Karteanzjan? We are surely old enough to qualify, but have received nothing so far. 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 ...
Yes, I went there on January 22nd and received my card on the 22nd of February. I am an easy self-sufficient pensioner though. 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 ...
It would also be nice if other departments and organisations learn of the new e-residence card. My wife had a lot of trouble this morning convincing an Arriva kiosk attendant that it is the new residence card. She had of course never heard of it of ... 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 ...
Yes it is printed on the back (very small) and with the "A". 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 ...
After studying my new residence card a little more, I noticed that the card now does not say that it is NOT for travel any more. I wonder if you can now use it for travel within Schengen. I know that the Dutch ID card for instance can be used for ... 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 ...
At last, got our cards. Easy to spot the location in Melita. If you see a lot of people waiting that is the spot. You are let in the building in groups of 8. Then your residence receipt is collected, your name is called, 2 signatures and you get ... 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, we went there on exactly the same day. Your letters must be in the mail. 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 ...
Great news, we just received a computer generated letter -folded with tabs on 3 sides- that our ID cards are ready for collection from 172 Melita in Valletta. They can be collected from 08.30 to 11.30 hours weekdays, not on Wednesday. You need to ... 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 ...
WOW, do you know if they got a letter or a phone call as has been mentioned 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 ...
Once again for those who have missed it. Before you hand in your old ID when applying for the new one: make a colour photo copy of the card. I use that copy (behind a window in your wallet) in the bus and also for registered mail. Both bus driver ... 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 anyone of the latest "guests" at the department get any info about when these new ID cards would be send out? I was told 4 weeks ago that it would take 5-8 weeks from application date. Reading about the chaos it might take longer now? 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 ...
Nevertheless, thank you for summarising the situation. It cleared up some questions I had in the back of my mind. To me is is also clear that this new system is probably also intended to weed out the tax evaders. 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, I waved a colour photocopy of my confiscated ID, hidden nicely behind a window in my wallet, and had no problems in the bus. Could be less lucky next time of course. 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 had another look at my temp residence document. It only says that you have applied for residency. Theoretically this could mean that it could be denied. Bus drivers and others could say that you are not a resident 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 ...
That is a little bit complex. Once they approve your residence, if you can prove that you have the intention to stay at least 180 days in that year because your vital interests are expected to be there during that time, then you can be tax resident ... 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 ...
Interesting. And is anyone checking that? No in- or out stamps at the airport. 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 ...
On a different note, does any one know here from what date onwards one becomes a resident for TAX purposes? From application date? Arrival date in Malta or the date one receives the residence certificate? 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 ...
Has anyone seen any sign of life AFTER handing in their documents? Some token that they have even been looked at? Or is 3 weeks too short in Malta to expect any movement? 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 for that. No intention to vote in anything, but it is a nice card for my collection. 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 ...
On a slightly different note, does anyone have an idea what the card could be, I got hand delivered by the police? I received it today. I don't think it has anything to do with my residence application, but you never know. The card is "orangy" 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 ...
I took it with me as the ID people previously insisted on it. However for the e-Residence nobody asked for it. 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 ...
The receipt you get for the application is too big to fit in your wallet. Personally I made a colour photo copy of my old ID and put that in my wallet to show the bus driver. It works as they are not too interested anyway. 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 ...
It is planned to be. But during the time we were waiting for the receipt others were handing in their documents and answering questions in the same room. But not about financial details. I have the impression that looking at that will be done higher ... 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 think the time taken by this particular girl producing the printed receipt was not "normal". She could have done the data entry in 5 minutes. However people waiting the the corridor were barging in numerous times with "questions". Also the ... 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 ...
And please check your receipt carefully. I noticed when I was at home that the flat number in my wife's printed receipt was wrong. I have emailed them about this as a mistake in the data base will mean a wrong ID card as well later on. 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 ...
Sorry, my mistake. Arrival 8.45!!! not 9.45. Out of the building 10.00. There are about 8 rooms doing the same thing. If the receipt producing side is improved I would say 8 rooms 4 an hour 8 hours a day would total 250 applications per day. ... 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, we had our appointment this morning. Upon entry your name is checked at the door against a list to see if you indeed have an appointment. That went smoothly. However after arriving on the 2nd floor another 30-40 people were waiting, also with ... 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 all, I just got the reply to my request for an appointment. They gave me coming Tuesday 9 am ! See lets !-)) Cheers RichardI beat you by 15 minutes. Looks like it is not that busy after all. 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, I went to Valletta today, clutching my "J" papers in my right hand and my cane in my left. Seeing the 60 meter long line outside!!! I returned straight home. I could not possibly wait and stand there for a few hours. Have emailed the ... Read More