Spiridonov
Russian expat in Malta
Forum posts
240
Contacts
15
About me
Russian
Lives in Msida
Speaks Russian, English
Registration: 20 February 2013
Residency by jaguar06flinch
Hello everyone. I am asking for your help. I am a Filipino and my husband is a Slovak national residing in Malta. He work there for more than 2 years now. We recently just got married here in the Philippines but we plan to stay there for good. ...
Here is the list of documents you need: https://identitymalta.com/citizenships-expatriates/ You apply with Form F as a family member of EU-national. Get your residence permit and live in Malta :) Read More
Part time job with Full time Employment? by GraceJChua
GraceJChua Today 07:06:03 5 posts Hi, I have a question. Hopefully soon my work permit and visa will be granted. I'm hired by a company in Malta and they will process my work permit. Is it possible for me to find a part time job (massage ...
Actually, yes, you can find another part-time job without changing your work permit with the current employer — recently the law changed. I am not sure about the procedure (should the new employer inform Jobs Plus etc) but it was in the news ... Read More
Hi all new to this visa and work permit help by Dodgy99uk
Hi all I am currently living and working in the UK I have a UK passport. Due to expire Oct 13 2019 I am looking to move to Malta and would be alone I am 47 and am currently working in a warehouse I ran my own successful business for three years ...
Until the Brexit point — no. After — who knows... Read More
Blue Card scheme by Spiridonov
Hello everybody! Did anyone apply for a Blue Card in Malta? I mean not "apply for residence permit in Malta with Blue Card issued in other country", but "apply for Blue Card initially in Malta" :) It seems like nobody in ETC, CEA etc understands ...
Hi everybody! Sorry, I forgot about this forum completely. Basically, the process is quite simple now for me, I just apply for renewal of Blue Card every year. Even better news: from 2018 they issued the renewed card for 3 years since I have a ... Read More
Giving birth in Malta by angelinak
Hi everyone, three months ago me and my boyfriend moved to Malta and both of us started working. During my first month of work I found out that I am pregnant and started to read about the maternity laws here. What I found out was that the mother ...
I am working here, my wife is not (and we are non-EU). Just got our 3rd baby month ago in Mater Dei, everything was free. Read More
Without vaccination in school in Malta is it possible? by SvetlaPavlina
Please anybody tell me about the situation in Malta. Do the children can go to school without any vaccination. In my country, Bulgaria, vaccinations is mandatory like in Malta but the education is above the health and is mandatory too. So if the kid ...
Vaccination card is one of the documents mandatory for school application, so I assume it's not avoidable. Unless you get doctor's approval about it (don't know if possible though) Read More
Without vaccination in school in Malta is it possible? by SvetlaPavlina
Please anybody tell me about the situation in Malta. Do the children can go to school without any vaccination. In my country, Bulgaria, vaccinations is mandatory like in Malta but the education is above the health and is mandatory too. So if the kid ...
Vaccination is mandatory in Malta, at least the list of vaccination approved by government (others are voluntary). Read More
Blue Card scheme by Spiridonov
Hello everybody! Did anyone apply for a Blue Card in Malta? I mean not "apply for residence permit in Malta with Blue Card issued in other country", but "apply for Blue Card initially in Malta" :) It seems like nobody in ETC, CEA etc understands ...
Hi! There are no updates - I am renewing my residence permit annually and receive it on the same basis (Blue Card). Every time the clerks in Identity Malta are stuck with my Form B application: I believe Blue Card is still very rare in Malta ... Read More
Tax refund when leaving Malta by mantonas
Hi, I wonder if anyone can assist me one this! Does anyone knows how it works when you leave the country and you try to apply for your tax return. I did it previously through a company called taxback.com when I was in Ireland but they don't ...
If you mean the tax withheld from your salary/income - no, it wouldn't be returned even if you leave Malta (unless it was calculated incorrectly). The simple scheme is the following: 1. You collect the information about your income and tax ... Read More
Extortionate food prices - any tips? by blackangelheart
Perhaps I shouldn't be writing this in the heat of the moment, but I just got back from my local greengrocer-slash-minimart having paid a fortune (again!) for fruit & veg. One bloody apple cost me €0.63 and it's not coated with ...
About 'cheapest Lidl' - it's not completely true. Meat is expensive in Lidl, for example. Yes, there are many positions in our grocery list where no other shop can beat Lidl :) like Greek yogurt or mascarpone or some simple household ... Read More
Extortionate food prices - any tips? by blackangelheart
Perhaps I shouldn't be writing this in the heat of the moment, but I just got back from my local greengrocer-slash-minimart having paid a fortune (again!) for fruit & veg. One bloody apple cost me €0.63 and it's not coated with ...
Veg/fruits - local greengrocer, Yes, you have to change 3-4 of them until you find someone who wants to trade, not to rob you :) Cheaper option (if you have a car): market in Ta'Qali and in Marsaxlokk. If you are close to last hours (around ... Read More
Calculating Utility bills by Sam4321
I'm a bit confused when it comes to calculating our bills. We've been in this apartment since April and we've not had a bill yet. The landlord did say he'd been getting on at them to send a bill because they'd been sending ...
Sure, the price of 1 unit depends on the total consumption in the year, so different dates produce different prices for you. Eco-reduction depends on the number of registered persons as well. If the landlord has really registered you in the ... Read More
Residence permit for TCN with a child - partner of a Maltese by Wander_lady
I'm Russian, my boyfriend is a Maltese living in Malta. We have known each other since half a year and want to live together in Malta. This is still too early to think about marriage, but if things go well, we will marry in the future. ...
If Identity Malta accept the application, they issue 'blue paper' - the temporary permit to stay in Malta during the application process. You cannot re-enter Malta with it, but you can stay here. And yes - it should be separate card (and ... Read More
Freelance taxes in Malta by tadas0
Hi, I'm a freelance artist and I'm looking for a low tax country to do all my taxes and take care of financial stuff in. I'm constantly traveling around the world and not necessarily planning to live in Malta, but I read that the taxes ...
Friki, You will issue the invoice every month from your home country to your Maltese company. Officially you are not employed in Malta and there is no issue with 'employment', 'self-employment' etc But there will be a problem with ... Read More
Self employment : taxes, healthcare, blablah by mdavid
Hi ! I'm trying to gather informations but there are some things that are still unclear for me (and remember I'm French and that my understanding of English is often unreliable :) ). So we'll be moving from Paris to Malta next month and ...
TCN cannot be self-employed in Malta unless it's an exceptional case Check here: http://etc.gov.mt/Resources/file/ELU/2015/ELU_Guidelines_20-05-15.pdf point 3.1 Read More
Kefir grains by matm911
Hi everybody ! Does anyone of you know where I can buy Kefir grains ? At the Russian Food store in Sliema I only found ready to eat Kefir yoghurts ... but I am looking for the Kefir grains. Thx Markus
There is no specific place - people just grow it at home :) Ask somebody to share (even from this topic) We don't have it now at home, sorry Read More
Maths and English Learning online
I wish you good luck with local teachers, but have a lot of doubts... Read More
Traveling/ working in malta with Aliens Passport? by Markus83
I live in FInland and I have Aliens Passport from Finland I will get my Finnish citizenship in 3-4 months, I got a job offer from a Maltese company. I can travel to Schengen area without visa but do i need work permit to work in Malta?
The longest (and official) way is this: 1. You apply by post for a single permit application (or you come as a tourist and apply personally). 2. You receive the confirmation from Identity Malta that ETC approved the employment and you can come for ... Read More
Maths and English Learning online
We've subscribed to Mathletics.eu - really good site, but not popular in Malta at all :( Read More
9yr old boy.. Wish to make contacts of families with kids by alired
Hi, i am seriously thinking of moving to Malta with my 25yr old daughter and 9yr old boy. We intend to buy and run a bar/bistro and are both very experienced in this field. My 9year old son has gone into meltdown at the thought of leaving his ...
Any part of Malta you live - you'll find some 'mindcraft' boys for sure. I don't understand this game, they are crazy about it :) I have 9 y.o. boy but he is Russian and will be out of Malta for summer Read More
Date start of the school year 2015
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_schools_in_Malta You need primary school in Mellieha or Mosta, so apply to Maria Regina College. There is no common school calendar, but most schools will start 21 or 28 September 2105 Sam Read More
Freelance taxes in Malta by tadas0
Hi, I'm a freelance artist and I'm looking for a low tax country to do all my taxes and take care of financial stuff in. I'm constantly traveling around the world and not necessarily planning to live in Malta, but I read that the taxes ...
Every country has its own tax rules. Yes, it's possible to be taxed in 2-3 different countries during the same year. In most part of the countries, the tax residence depends on the number of days you've spent during the financial year. In ... Read More
Freelance taxes in Malta by tadas0
Hi, I'm a freelance artist and I'm looking for a low tax country to do all my taxes and take care of financial stuff in. I'm constantly traveling around the world and not necessarily planning to live in Malta, but I read that the taxes ...
Your personal income tax will be in Malta if you spend 183 days in Malta. You can use Maltese company as low-tax intermediary, but you still will be taxed in your country of residence. Read More
Looking for international school... by ncls8888
Dear parents, Anticipating a future relocation to Malta, I'm looking for an international school for my two kids (sons) of 9 and 11 years old. They are now following an IB curriculum in one of the leading international school of Shanghai. They ...
Hi You have not a lot of choices actually. There are only 2 IB schools in Malta: stedwards.edu.mt/ verdala.org/ There are other private schools, but without IB Read More
Anyone know a reasonably priced painter
If you want make it properly - do it yourself :) Really, there is not a rocket science. In Homemate you can choose the color, buy the good quality tools and make it. If you asking about the price in English (with British accent) - you'd get ... Read More
work permit/residence for a family mamber of a EEA-national by Elenuccia
Hi all. My husband and I, we are considering moving to Malta from the UK. I am a non-EEA national, family member of an EEA-national, holder of a UK residence permit. Correct me if I am wrong, but I don’t need to apply for a local work permit. ...
Welcome :) I am a non-EEA national, family member of an EEA-national, holder of a UK residence permit. Correct me if I am wrong, but I don’t need to apply for a local work permit. What I need to have is a local residence.Correct. More ... Read More
Buses and prices. by espressoman1966
Hi all Are the bus prices cheap and is it better to buy a pass for a week rather than daily.Also can you use the same tickets in Gozo. Going to come to Malta for a holiday and to check out areas and long term rentals in Gozo,Thanks.
If you are going to use bus for more than 4 days - it's better to buy week ticket. Gozo and Malta have different tickets Read More
1500-2000 budget for Gzira, Ta Xbix by reggietarrent
I have a 1500-2000 Euro budget for a 2-3 double bedroom place in Gzira, Ta Xbix and maybe Msia and Gzira side if Sliema. Must be modern looking and have parking. Is my budget realistic here as most agents are up selling me to places that are ...
We live at Gzira/Msida border. 3 bedroom apartment just above us was rented out for 850 and I would say it's quite expensive. Ok, add another 200 for garage and you are still far away from your budget. I was trying to find something above your ... Read More
Train/ferry to Malta
+1 for seat61.com - we used it a lot, really informative when you travelling by train. Read More
Go Malta - using 3rd party Adsl modem by jakanfinne
Has anyone experience on this and the router/modem setting? We have propably the so called adsl/vdsl password that is needed to establishe the connection to Gos server, but as what it comes to other info, they dont want to provide it to us. We want ...
I use it. The password was provided at registration stage and included in the agreement. By default it's a landline number :) There is no problem to use 3rd party modem Read More
2nd attempt non eu spouse by ozzy500
Hey guys, I posted a few days back trying to get some information about a non eu spouse (myself) and my British wife moving to Malta. I git a couple if helpful answers but in the end my thread got wayyyy off topic by other members and I left ...
You mix some points. 1. EU citizens don't need visa during the travelling inside EU. And they don't need passport (ID is enough) 2. Non-EU citizens, even having Maltese e-Residence card, are still required passport in any travel. 3. Visa ... Read More
Malta Customs Office - Parcel from China - What steps to take?
You are going to Marsa (central post office) and ask for custom clearance for your parcel. Any goods with costs more than €22 is VAT taxable. Some goods are also charged for custom duty and excise. 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???
Private school fees are various from 2500 to 7000 per year. The list of the schools: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_schools_in_Malta Just send the request for quotation to all of them in your area, and don't forget that you need also to ... 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 ...
This is correct. 'Blue receipt' is just a paper. If you still have a valid shengen visa - you can travel, but if it's expired already - you should wait for your e-residence card. You can try to travel to another shengen area country, ... Read More
Beware of rental scam by Linda&Roy
I posted on the forum a few weeks back about the trouble I was having with a rental where the present tenants were refusing to leave: it transpires it was all a scam! The owner was the notorious Annabelle Camilleri Monreal (posing as the Cassar ...
There are a lot of stories in FB about this woman (Annabelle Camilleri Monreal) - scam for sure. Read More
Malta&Tax And Salary Calculator by MalteseCross
Hope this is helpful for people. http://maltasalary.com/ Cheers MC
For anybody who is gonna check the salary with this calculator: the rates applied are for 2015, not 2014! So your current tax maybe higher (we'll have lower income tax next year). Also I found a difference of €30 in tax for married rate, ... Read More
Buying christmas trees by newbie2014
Hello all A trivial post but I've been pondering the subject of christmas trees. What do local folk prefer here, real or atificial? Are trees expensive and where would you start looking for one? I had to leave my much loved ancient artificial ...
'Near Krea' you mean? The nearest Ikea is in Sicily :) Read More
Buying christmas trees by newbie2014
Hello all A trivial post but I've been pondering the subject of christmas trees. What do local folk prefer here, real or atificial? Are trees expensive and where would you start looking for one? I had to leave my much loved ancient artificial ...
We have a Christmas shop just around the corner - everything is cheaper and choice is good It's in University Road in Gzira, near NSTS campus (you will see color balconies) - Redeemer Flats. Enter into the huge garage with a lot of trees, ... Read More
I need patients :) by coxf0001
Hi all, some of you may already be aware that I am studying a BSc in Dental Hygiene. I am in my final year and in need of some patients. Dental hygienists look after the health of the mouth (and health in general.) This is mainly done by cleaning ...
My +1 :) You'll get free polishing from a nice woman for free. And also a small lecture about the importance of brushing your teeth properly. Read More
Port fees in Malta to take out your belongings from uk by Mavipak
Hello, Anyone can give a hand???? I've already payed a company to bring all my belongings from UK to Malta, and Valleta port now wants to charge me 499 euros more, just to take out the boxes, I didn't expect to pay more money on the top of ...
Our friends were in the same situation and paid for the goods in Malta again :( Read More
Need help with residency options
Apply for single permit (work+residence) Apply for residence permit as student Apply for residence permit as the Partner of EU citizen Read More
Residence permit TCN
You can try. Anyway, it's better than ask for legal advice on forum :) Read More
Residence permit TCN
Your employer _should_ sent the information about your job cancellation to ETC. It's employer's responsibility. If you stay in Malta till January 2015 and then just leave - I don't think it would be any problem. If you apply for the ... Read More
Residence permit TCN
As soon as your job was finished, your employer sent the information to ETC that your current employment licence is revoked. So from this date your residence permit is officially illegal. It's better to apply for a new job as soon as possible. Read More
Study English in Malta - Ukrainian passeport resident in Spain - visa? by Maryna P
I am resident in Spain, ,but my pasport from Ukrain. I want stady English in Malta. I would like know if need visa for it. Thanks
If it's less then 90 days - no, you don't need visa since you're already resident in Schengen Area. If it's more then 90 days - you can visit Malta, obtain the letter from your local school and apply for local residence. Read More
Kefir grains by matm911
Hi everybody ! Does anyone of you know where I can buy Kefir grains ? At the Russian Food store in Sliema I only found ready to eat Kefir yoghurts ... but I am looking for the Kefir grains. Thx Markus
My wife has it for sure, but she is abroad now. Ask me again on 10/09 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???
1400 net per month is ok, if you cook at home :) We were living first year in the same situation, not a big problem, actually. Read More
NON EU - CITIZEN coming to Malta for study purposes by turifk
Hi all! I just wanted to confirm a few things as I will be coming to Malta in September for the duration of a year for study purposes. The visa I will be applying for is a long stay visa, and I understand that once I arrive I will need to drop off ...
And it's useless to contact ETC. The employer should actually do it, not employee. And as from 21/07/14, there is no need to contact even from employer side - you just go to Evans Building with work contract and apply for single residence ... Read More
EU citizen - staying more than 3 months as a tourist? by SlavojZizek
HI, I am moving to Malta in October, for a few months, and maybe more, I don't know yet. Now, as far as I understand, as a EU citizen, I can stay for 3 months as a tourist, without reporting to anybody, and applying for anything. And, after ...
There is no passport check for the flight inside Schengen Area. If you are not applying for anything from the authorities (bank, insurance, work, allowances etc) - nobody even know that you are in Malta. Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
They will be tested anyway before the school year started. And then teachers will choose the grade for them, don't worry. Most probably 6 y.o. will go to the year 1, not to the kindergarden Read More
How to register the company in Malta by vale18
Hi, all, I appreciate advice of anyone who registered/formed business in Malta. I & my husband want to do this in Malta. We are currently abroad. So the questions I have: 1) Anyone did it by himself/herself without help of agencies? Help would ...
Hi You cannot formally manage the company from abroad - it should be local representative and registered address To register... hmm.... Formally you can, but it takes some time, especially to open bank account Read More
VAT and income tax number
Income Tax number start from 99 VAT start from MT plus 8 digits They are different You can check your VAT here: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/?locale=mt Read More
Social security Benefit for TCN
You can use Mater Dei for free :) That the only real benefit from SSC for TCN Read More
Spouse of EU citizen travelling to Malta - Questions by foggyhorse
Hello everyone, long time lurker but first time poster so go easy on me! I have some questions regarding how my wife and I need to go about applying for a Schengen visa for her to accompany me to Malta. Apologies if this is covered elsewhere but I ...
Small updates. 6) Yes, if you want to travel before your wife receive residence permit in Malta. But most Schengen visas are issued as multi- by default 10) It doesn't make sense to certify your marriage in UK embassy. Actually, the document ... Read More
Scooter- a feasible form of transport in Malta?
Traffic generally terrible in rush hour all over Malta :) Mosta - Pembroke takes 20 minutes if you are lucky and up to 40 if you are no so. The shortest way via Naxxar is just one line road in every direction, so you have no big chance even to ... Read More
Blue Card scheme by Spiridonov
Hello everybody! Did anyone apply for a Blue Card in Malta? I mean not "apply for residence permit in Malta with Blue Card issued in other country", but "apply for Blue Card initially in Malta" :) It seems like nobody in ETC, CEA etc understands ...
Update. I've received my residence permit with the basis 'Karta Blu tal-EU' All benefits are useless in Malta since they still ask for Employment License and issue the card for 1 year only. The only point to do it: if you change the employer with ... Read More
ARMS and new rules in force by Spiridonov
After all these topics with congratulations to Patricia Graham and Co for their win in the battle against ARMS, I was trying to check the new regulations in practice. Small brief of my history: we are non-EU residents (so, the situation is even ...
Sure, toonarmy, it's not resolve all problems, but at least some of them. Read More
Blue Card scheme by Spiridonov
Hello everybody! Did anyone apply for a Blue Card in Malta? I mean not "apply for residence permit in Malta with Blue Card issued in other country", but "apply for Blue Card initially in Malta" :) It seems like nobody in ETC, CEA etc understands ...
Update. Ok, if 'nobody want to be a pioneer', I do. Short brief. If you: 1. Are third-country national 2. Want to avoid formalities and even problems in case of change of employer 3. Want to sum up your period of residence in diff EU countries for ... Read More
ARMS and new rules in force by Spiridonov
After all these topics with congratulations to Patricia Graham and Co for their win in the battle against ARMS, I was trying to check the new regulations in practice. Small brief of my history: we are non-EU residents (so, the situation is even ...
Now the next step will be: recalculation of the bills from October 2012 when our first Form H was sent and get the refund. Ok, not in cash (I am not so gullible) but into the account in ARMS for the future bills. Read More
ARMS and new rules in force
After all these topics with congratulations to Patricia Graham and Co for their win in the battle against ARMS, I was trying to check the new regulations in practice. Small brief of my history: we are non-EU residents (so, the situation is even ... Read More
rent commission for real estate agent by romild0
hi everybody! I'm about to rent a long-term apartment to let, now I just want to make sure how this works: 1) you pay 1 month of rent price for DEPOSIT to landlord (which you get back when you decide to leave this flat) 2) you pay 50% of 1 month ...
We signed all papers when leaving the apartments and offset the deposit with outstanding amounts for the last ARMS bills - I just paid the small difference. No questions with the landlord. So yes, nothing is 'universal' here :) Read More
Employment Registration Number by defectus
Hi all, Quick question. The e-residency application form for employed EU citizens (form a_A4) requires providing of something called "Employment Registration No". Anyone knows where I can get this number from? Cheers!
No, it's different one. Just ask your employer for ETC number. There is no issues, it's common procedure for every employer in Malta - to inform ETC for every new employee. SSC number you get once with your first employment in Malta. ETC provide ... Read More
Minimum price of property when buying by garethf
Hey guys, I'm just starting out on my plan to move to Malta/Gozo which I'm hoping to complete by the middle of next year; it would be sooner but both me and the wife have work commitments that will hold us in the UK until then. Plus I think it will ...
As from the official web-site, the only difference between Maltese and EU citizens: the restrictions for buying SECONDARY residence in Malta for latter. http://www.ird.gov.mt/aip/currentconditions.aspx Read More
Employment Registration Number by defectus
Hi all, Quick question. The e-residency application form for employed EU citizens (form a_A4) requires providing of something called "Employment Registration No". Anyone knows where I can get this number from? Cheers!
Not you COULD obtain. You SHOULD obtain this number before you start working :) 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???
Yes, sure, with the discounts it's much less. But the initial one, when you just arrived in Malta... Read More
Employment Registration Number by defectus
Hi all, Quick question. The e-residency application form for employed EU citizens (form a_A4) requires providing of something called "Employment Registration No". Anyone knows where I can get this number from? Cheers!
Ask your employer - they have a special form from ETC (with this number included) when hire foreigners. 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???
For the car: check this site uktomalta.com - it's a good idea about the price level. Also for every car you can find the annual road tax in this web-site. Insurance payments (for very basic third-party insurance) start from 200-300 p.a. There are ... 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 ...
Our allowances were paid for 1.5 year back at the first time, so yes - you can hope on some extra with the first payment :) Read More
Cost of Fruit by romild0
Hello my future Malta friends :) I have a job offer waiting for me in Sliema, and I already read the whole internet regarding the prices and cost of living there. However, there is only one more piece of puzzle that I'm missing and this is cost ...
Find the grocery van in the area with a good quality of veg/fruits and buy from him every couple of days. After 2nd week you'll see the miracle of discount :) Read More
Non EU Buy apartment Malta by EM12
Hi I just wonder if anyone can answer my question. If a non eu person (from costa rica) wants to buy an apartment ¨ here in Malta and reside is he allowed to do so? And not like now ..he got that schengen visa.. If he buys can he apply like for ...
You can buy an apartment without any problem (you can even obtain the mortgage loan from the local bank for it), but there is no any benefits from this ownership. Even for visa - you still will apply for schengen visa exactly on the same basis as ... Read More
Where to buy ... ? by nilonilonilo
Where to buy: - good tea? As in, good loose leaf tea. Most shops have a big assortment of brands, even Clipper and other fancy stuff like that, but do you know of a good tea shop with bulk containers of loose leaf tea? - running shoes? Most sport ...
In Malta they are usually home-made. So - in every village :) 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 ...
Antonio, if it's your first time to receive allowances - yes, it's typical. It takes a looooot of time to approve. After that it's just automatic renewal, that's why we've already received it. Read More
Where to buy ... ? by nilonilonilo
Where to buy: - good tea? As in, good loose leaf tea. Most shops have a big assortment of brands, even Clipper and other fancy stuff like that, but do you know of a good tea shop with bulk containers of loose leaf tea? - running shoes? Most sport ...
Leaf tea - any turkish shop Runner - Adidas (in ThePoint, for example) or online (smartfitness.co.uk) Read More
hesitant to accept an offer in Malta
By default, it's better did something and feel sorry rather than did not do and feel sorry about it :) From what country are you? Read More
Well done Up in Arms - Utility tariffs discrimination no more by SMeddie
Before someone deletes this post as falling in the category of Politics - Lets first say thank you to all the fight by Up in Arms [u]All content from MaltaToday - See below[/u] Graham told MaltaToday that all consumers would now be treated as ...
So now ARMS stop discrimination for EU citizens and continue to discriminate non-EU. Nice choice :) They prefer to trim the tail bit-by-bit? :) Read More
Exam to become a tax accountant in Malta
First you need to recognize your diploma via MQRIC Then you apply to MIA for 2 exams: local law and taxation (F4 and P6 in ACCA qualification). Then you provide all information (diploma, exam results and experience records) to Accountancy Board. ... Read More
Enrolling Kids in a Maltese Primary School.. by ash73
Afternoon, Can anyone who has completed this mission recently please advise as to what docuements are requested. Thanking everyone is in advance for their time.
Sure, all this 'residential' issues are checked on the College level. But usually they ask the same - rental contract and bills. Read More
Moving to Malta with my Non-EU Spouse (Visa Questions) by kenkenif
Hello I was wondering if you could help me. My wife is a Russian national and wishes to relocate to Malta with me (i am a British national). I will be exercising my EU free movement rights in Malta according to the Directive 2004/38/EC and she as ...
Yes, it's much better (but I would recommend Turkey, not Russia. Visa requirements for Russia is horrible). And you should remember that the first 'border' you will cross is boarding clerk of the company providing the flight. First you have to ... Read More
Moving to Malta with my Non-EU Spouse (Visa Questions) by kenkenif
Hello I was wondering if you could help me. My wife is a Russian national and wishes to relocate to Malta with me (i am a British national). I will be exercising my EU free movement rights in Malta according to the Directive 2004/38/EC and she as ...
Yes, you are right. In Russia-Germany-UK flight it's a transit in Germany because your wife go from outside schengen area to outside schengen area via Germany. And her passport stamped in UK. In Russia-Germany-Malta flight it's not transit. Your ... Read More
Moving to Malta with my Non-EU Spouse (Visa Questions) by kenkenif
Hello I was wondering if you could help me. My wife is a Russian national and wishes to relocate to Malta with me (i am a British national). I will be exercising my EU free movement rights in Malta according to the Directive 2004/38/EC and she as ...
Exactly as I explained above. It's better to receive visa in Russia as family member without any hassles than get any issues on the border. Technically, your wife will do enter Germany. She will cross the schengen border in German airport and then ... Read More
Smart TV advice please. by GuestPoster566
Hi, I need some personal recommendations please. Like many of you, I watch internet TV via a tablet or laptop and HDMI connector. Im getting a little fed up, especially as Lynn has to ask me to change channels etc. every time. So, does anyone know ...
When you choose the particular model, check digitalo.de for it - for me it was cheaper and faster to get TV from there than from the local dealer. Read More
Moving to Malta with my Non-EU Spouse (Visa Questions) by kenkenif
Hello I was wondering if you could help me. My wife is a Russian national and wishes to relocate to Malta with me (i am a British national). I will be exercising my EU free movement rights in Malta according to the Directive 2004/38/EC and she as ...
Stranger, it's interesting interpretation, but still: they started the question from the 'movement within Europe' and then tried to expand it to external borders. I am not sure it's applicable when Russian wife married UK citizen try to enter ... Read More
Moving to Malta with my Non-EU Spouse (Visa Questions) by kenkenif
Hello I was wondering if you could help me. My wife is a Russian national and wishes to relocate to Malta with me (i am a British national). I will be exercising my EU free movement rights in Malta according to the Directive 2004/38/EC and she as ...
Stranger, your example is not applicable for topic starter question. You (with your husband) were travelling inside the Schengen Area (Austria-Malta). They should not even care about your visas (probably they double checked because of asylum seeker ... Read More
Moving to Malta with my Non-EU Spouse (Visa Questions) by kenkenif
Hello I was wondering if you could help me. My wife is a Russian national and wishes to relocate to Malta with me (i am a British national). I will be exercising my EU free movement rights in Malta according to the Directive 2004/38/EC and she as ...
All information about visa and requirements for Russians is here: http://maltavac-ru.com/spouse_documentsrequired.html Maltese Embassy doesn't explain you anything - they don't care about visas (it's consulate and visa centre issues only) Read More
Help, I need an accountant! by coxf0001
Hi all, This is going to sound a bit cheeky but if you don't ask, you don't get! I really need an accountant, preferably with experience of Maltese VAT. It is for a one off VAT return. There are some other complications however... Also, I don't ...
I can help you with some advises at our next 'dating' on 21.11 :) But I am an auditor, not a tax expert Read More
Self-employed - Tax / NI rates by Namasta
HI, Was wondering if any self-employed people can assist I am new in Malta working within IT as a contractor and still trying to work out all the rules and regulations. I now have my social, Tax and VAT numbers. The VAT seamed easy until I was ...
"any links that I can study to work out what you deduct from VAT to what to deduct from TAXES." I suggest to find an accountant. It's cheaper than penalties :) Read More
Non EU Nationals to Live in Malta by Hharwid
Hello everyone, Would you happen to know what is required for a non-EU national to live in Malta for 6 to 12 months? Ntionalities that are considering to live in malta are American and Australian. They will not be working, as they will be ...
Genych, you are right, "Malta doesn't look as a good idea at all" :) 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 ...
In the current situation the easiest way will be to obtain the Maltese visa (type D) on the basis of marriage certificate in Turkey, enter Malta and apply for residence permit as 'EU family member' If it doesn't work - obtain the UK visa on the ... Read More
Picking up child's residency card
Yes, you can. Take the receipts with you, one of the parents can sigh obo children Read More
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Welcome to Malta :) Yes, it's boring sometimes to live here (especially if you temporary alone), but you definitely find someone in Sliema even during the short walk :) Read More
Sudden contract termination by IvanhoeIII
Hi everybody, just simple question. My contract was suddenly terminated, without warning, and I do not know what I can expect now. Does Maltese law have golden handshake or something? Or just I have 14 days of leave and thats all?
If you would have definite contract and the employer wants to break it before the final date - he should pay you half of the salary till the end of the employment period. In case of indefinite contract - just a notice and small severance payment. Read More
Sudden contract termination by IvanhoeIII
Hi everybody, just simple question. My contract was suddenly terminated, without warning, and I do not know what I can expect now. Does Maltese law have golden handshake or something? Or just I have 14 days of leave and thats all?
There is no golden handshake or smth like this in Malta. All that employer has to do is: 1. To issue the warning for employee about the end of the employment. Notice period depends on the number of years employed 2. To pay the severance payment, ... Read More
driving licence in Malta by pupadupa
Hello there all the lovely people! I was hoping there is someone here who would know better than I... So, I recently applied and received Learner Drivers permit in my country - Latvia. Which is part of EU. On the card it clearly states in English ...
As I understand from the same regulations mentioned above, all renewals are to be done to the new EU form approved this year. So I don't think it's possible just to renew an old UK license here Read More
driving licence in Malta by pupadupa
Hello there all the lovely people! I was hoping there is someone here who would know better than I... So, I recently applied and received Learner Drivers permit in my country - Latvia. Which is part of EU. On the card it clearly states in English ...
As far as I know, you don't need to obtain maltese driver license, you need to exchange yours if you reside in other EU country for more than 6 months. This is default story, in every country there are some local rules. But you can use your license ... 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 ...
Whom should I ask for it? :) Read More