Popova A
Bulgarian expat in Malta
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Registration: 19 February 2013
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Hello :) I suggest that you contact spic 159 is the number...free phone and ask. They will guide you accordingly. Cheers Ani Read More
Bus # to St James Hospital Sliema?
Check arriva.com.mt website... Cheers Ani Read More
New I.D. card rules by tearnet
This should boost income tax revenues.:D The Government of Malta intends to review the current process for the issue of the ID Cards to foreigners. The new format of residence document applies to EU/EEA/Swiss and Non-EU nationals. The Changes ...
What do you mean spot checks? We already had the old one issued before we went through the process of replacing them....so having the acknowledgment , does not mean that the cards will be issued? :/ 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 have to wait, or go in person to checkYes, that what i am going to do....another long day :/. The funny thing is that i know people who applied after us and got the card less than a month....seems the random way is working. 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 Geogre, we already went through the process, applied in person back in 23rd of January! What i am concern is that the new " blessed" e- cards are not yet issued. 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 ...
Why they never answer my emails!!! Its been already 4 months and no answer. I had even sent them copy of my tickets , since one of my family member is non -EU. Just a small question, which email you used to sent the query? Cheers AniIf you are ... 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 ...
Why they never answer my emails!!! Its been already 4 months and no answer. I had even sent them copy of my tickets , since one of my family member is non -EU. Just a small question, which email you used to sent the query? Cheers Ani Read More
Is Malta windy? by Lemmon
Hello, I'm thinking of moving to Malta, partly due to having developed chronic sinusitis which is made worse by the awful weather in Ireland. The wind seems to be the worst thing for it, so I'm wondering is Malta, being a small island, subject to ...
:/ really strange for May ( of course since i entered :) Read More
hi everyone! by martelli
so a dream is about to come true! i'm visiting malta next month for three months as an intern. and i hope to stay permanently! i'm open to any advices regarding life in malta or whatever you can think of!!
Hello and welcome to Malta :) 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 this mean that the service improved? Hm.....now they need to speed the process of issuing the new ecards! Cheers Ani 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 ...
Congrats! You are one of the lucky ones! Most of the ppl were there for hours!! We are still waiting for our new e-cards since 23 rd January :/ Cheers Ani Read More
Regular Expat blog meet up by Emma3
Hi everybody! Anybody would like to arrange a group meet up this week for a casual beer in Sliema/st.julians area?:)
Thank you Ricky :) Will be plesure to meet all of you ;) Cheers Ani Read More
1 week to arrive and I'm still looking for a room in a shad flat! by b777
I arrive to Malta next Thursday (May 23), and I am still looking for shared flat. So, if you need a flatmatte, dont wait more! i am who you are looking for! I am easy going, really clean, funny and much more! My name is Alfonso, I am 24 years old, ...
Try checking the Maltese newspaper , Timesofmalta , under claffified section- flats / rooms for let Webiste is : timesofmalta.com Read More
Regular Expat blog meet up by Emma3
Hi everybody! Anybody would like to arrange a group meet up this week for a casual beer in Sliema/st.julians area?:)
Hey , can i join you please in the meetings? Ermm...i mean do i need to do something? Can i have an idea what you are discussing in the meetings ? Cheers Ani 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 ...
Hmm....i had sent 2 emails from 2 different mails and still do not have an answer :/ 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 ...
Really? Can i have the email pls? 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 ...
.... Ooo yes join the club... 3 months since appliying and no answer , no news , nothing....Silence! Read More
URGENT!!! Pharmacy open till late by mantonas
Can anyone tell me if apart from the pharmacy in the airport, is there any other pharmacy that is open till late as well. My partner did not come on time to buy some medication she needs to take it today and we're a bit stuck as we live in ...
Just FYi...the pharmacy at the airport is open every day till 10pm ;) 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 Ricky, The first 3 months he did not needed any visa, thus we proceed with issuing a residence card ( 3 years ago) and we got the card accordingly. Even when applying the first time , i had ask about the passport and the answer i got was , no ... 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 agree Ricky....but my family member non EU does not have any stamps on the passport ....supposed the new card and valid passport is enough...am i right? That what i was told by the department :/ 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 ...
Im for it ! Ricky, we also applied in January i wonder should i send an email as well? 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...good news...how u were told? By mail?by post? Read More
Non-EU spouse entering the EU without a VISA? by SMeddie
Hey Guys Sorry, this is my first post after trolling this website/blog for a few months – I have decided to follow my otherhalf and Join. It is like an online community without the redtape of some other forums/blogs I have encountered that ...
the following is the reply I gave to your similar question you posted on another forum (which did/does allow you to post without paying...) "She will be living in Malta as a family member of an EU citizen. You can apply for an appointment now 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 ...
Yeah that was what we were told aswell but it takes more time its seems :/ 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 an automatic reply...has nothing to do with your query lol..how long since you applied? In mu case 3months :/ . Someone applied last week and they said it will take 3 months at least hmm im confused :s 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 ...
http://di-ve.com/news/expatriate-affairs-no-longer-part-foreign-affairs-remit Check this out!! 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 use mine at the bank and at Transport Malta :) but still waiting for the New e-card to be issued.....just waiting lol 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 ...
Join the club!!! We applied 23 of January and still nothing...!!!! When i question this the answeri got was " too busy HI, you need to wait!" Hope that these are ready by end of summer!!!! Arhhhh 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 ...
..appoitments are given at the moment for end August :/ 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 ...
eresidence.mfa@gov.mt ... Good luck.. We are still waiting for those blessed cards :/Thanks but I tried to send an email to that address and it came back (Delivery Status Notification... In February I sent 2 emails and I received no answer...I'm ... 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 good news :)Can you tell me the email address please?eresidence.mfa@gov.mt ... Good luck.. We are still waiting for those blessed 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 ...
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 ...
Aaaa ok i see...thanks Terry 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 ...
Very good info...so is there a site where was published pls? Read More
Sauna by danex2
Hi, I'm looking for a sauna in the St Julian's/Sliema/San Gwann area. Could be a hotel or a gym, in which case it should be open to non-guests/members or offer one day or trial memberships because I don't plan to make use of their other ...
Myoka spa....Le meridian or Hilton ....the best :) 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 ...
Same here. My partner is non-EU(US) and fingerprints were not taken. Her status on the receipt is : Family Member of an EU National/NON-EU There was a long discussion on her classification between our clerk and the director about the way 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 ...
...hmmm i dont know then.....my mum husband also applied as a family member of an EU citizen but they took his fingerprints...and when i asked why...they said TCN we require fingerprints....in any case i suggest that you call The dept 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 ...
You are wekcome.....if you need anything else let me know :) 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 does...my case was lke that...they took fingerprints of the Non -EU spouse. 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....agree :) Any news about the cards? I called last friday and the lady told me " if you have your acknowledgement , the car will be issued" but my worry is when? .... :/ 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 ...
Any idea if the office will be open tomorrow? I mean Castille office? 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 ...
You are welcome....if you need anything let me know.... :) 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 ...
Check the law on the site below... http://mfa.gov.mt/default.aspx?MDIS=552, especially section CEA7-EEA Its explains everything...for eu national and their family members -EU and non EU Also , as he is non EU...the EU spouse should apply for ... Read More
email for setting up an appointment for residency application by DudeInNL
Hi guys, does anyone know how long does it take for the Department of Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs to reply to the email i sent for setting up an appointment with them? Cheers
Closed??? What?? This saga is getting deeper.....they can not cope with an applicants now let alone when they close for a week...OMG!! :/It's the ID office that's closing, which has nothing to do with the eResidence docsAhh i see...sorry ... Read More
email for setting up an appointment for residency application by DudeInNL
Hi guys, does anyone know how long does it take for the Department of Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs to reply to the email i sent for setting up an appointment with them? Cheers
Closed??? What?? This saga is getting deeper.....they can not cope with an applicants now let alone when they close for a week...OMG!! :/ 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 ...
Thank you for the information....appreciated :) 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 ...
A frined went yetarday and queue from 6 am to 9:30 am and was given an appoitment for end of May....:/ 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.Lucky you....well we need to wait...what is strange that some cards are issued after a month and others 6 to 8 weeks after ... 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... :) Yeah i have to be....no choice lol....will do the same if i have any news 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 morning all :) Just a small question.....is there anyone who applied for the e-ID card on the 22 of January and already got the card? I had call the department and the answer i was given "it might take 6 weeks or more" ...well now in my case ... 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 ...
OMG :o ..... Thank God we did apply already.....what a chaos :/Are you refugee? If not - it's not your problem :)Noo im not... i am an EU , but still it is not fair for the people :/ 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 ...
OMG :o ..... Thank God we did apply already.....what a chaos :/ 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....yes it might....not sure 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 ...
Emmm....i think this is out of the topic :/ 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 ...
A friend of mine....went at 5am to wait for appoitment....spent 5hrs just for number and the appoitment was given for june :/ Read More
Learning Maltese ? ! by tina_ch
Hi everyone ! Is there anybody learning Maltese? May I join with you? Would you like to join with me? Learning Maltese together? Share our experience, learning method, difficulties, grammar, and Â…Â… ? (By email, as I donÂ’t live in Malta.) Let ...
Welcome...need some more info let me know :) 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 ...
As i had mentioned in my previous posts...im still waiting for the new cards to be issued...thus i had called the dept today and was advised that the cards take up to 6 weeks to be issued....and will be advise via email...up till now 5 weeks ...:/ Read More
car with a UK registration by rooikat
Can someone confirm whether a car with a UK registration can be used in Malta for 3 or is it 6 months? We will be arriving in mid April and will have to get our car registered. We have applied for a residency appointment by email but no reply yet.
If i am not mistaken you can drive it 6 months and then registration unless you are not going out before... Read More
Learning Maltese ? ! by tina_ch
Hi everyone ! Is there anybody learning Maltese? May I join with you? Would you like to join with me? Learning Maltese together? Share our experience, learning method, difficulties, grammar, and Â…Â… ? (By email, as I donÂ’t live in Malta.) Let ...
Hi all. I took two levels in Maltese at MCAST ( location Paola) namely prelimiary and begginers.... Courses were great and very helpful...if you are interested call MCAST for more info...good luck ... P.s. Courses are part time and not expensive ... 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 ...
eresidence.mfa@gov.mt citizenship@gov.mt Good luck ;) P.s. dont know why @ does not come as it should....hope its clear for you though...let us know if you need anything...in any case the below is the website also ... 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 Popova, I believe you put in an earlier post that your non EU family member is travelling soon, could you update after that to let us know if they had any problems using the new eresidence card when travelling please, my husband is non EU so ... 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 , As rainbow pointed out,this is the way you should go....i have family member and we had to reapply now for the new cards...no matter that we had already...basically for TCN they issue res card valid for 5 years...now for the new system is 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 ...
Hi Ricky, Same here...we also applied on 22nd of January...but still waiting 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 ...
Im starting to worry....we need those cards, since one of my family member is non EU and soon need to travel.:( 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?....really....we did not receive anything so far...no email no phone call... 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.....thank God we applied already...well now have to collect the new cards...already 4weeks past :rolleyes: 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 ...
Adding something to my previous comment......all info you need to know about EU rights and non-EU family members is available at their website under http://www.foreign.gov.mt/Library/PDF/CEA7-EEA.pdf ... As i had mentioned.....all of my family ... 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 doesnt matter when you have your appointment now the appointment system is ongoing... same case . Family member non EU...was treated same as EU.....now waiting for the new card to be issue. the docs issued by mfa ( the blue paper with the photo) ... Read More