Ondrej
@defectus
Czech expat in Malta
Forum posts
28
About me
Czech
Lives in Attard
Speaks Czech, Slovak, English, Russian (and learning Korean)
Registration: 09 August 2013
High speed internet available in Malta ?
Does it really matter? Your servers would be probably located elsewhere anyway - AWS, Rackspace, Digital ocean, Azure to name a few ... In terms of client connectivity Malta's pretty OK. There are several high speed links to Milan and beyond so ... Read More
Jobs in IT? by InNeedOfChange
Hi all, we are a family of four currently living in Ireland but getting itchy feet and considering making a move to Malta. My husband works as a support engineer for a software company here in Ireland. I have had a browse of some job sites and it ...
Just a bit of information from the field :-) I'm working as a senior developer in Malta and have family of 5 (3 boys - need 2 more to play five a side :-)). Anyway, I earn 3000 a month which is 2450 net a month. Out of this I pay 725 for ... Read More
Looking for job by AnnaMalta
Hi, Im here in Malta for more than 2 month and still couldn't find a job, as I'm from Russia and i need to have working permit :sosad: . I was working as a PA to CEO more than 4 years, so any administrative work will be ok for me. I have sent my CV ...
You can always try to play the refugee card :-) Just say you're persecuted in Russia. More info here: http://www.justiceservices.gov.mt/page.aspx?pageid=160 Read More
Looking for job by AnnaMalta
Hi, Im here in Malta for more than 2 month and still couldn't find a job, as I'm from Russia and i need to have working permit :sosad: . I was working as a PA to CEO more than 4 years, so any administrative work will be ok for me. I have sent my CV ...
There's millions native Russian speakers in Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia ... Read More
Looking for job by AnnaMalta
Hi, Im here in Malta for more than 2 month and still couldn't find a job, as I'm from Russia and i need to have working permit :sosad: . I was working as a PA to CEO more than 4 years, so any administrative work will be ok for me. I have sent my CV ...
What about this one? http://www.maltajobs.com.mt/jobs/secretary-and-pa-to-the-managing-director/ Still getting a work permit can be off limits for you unless you prove no other EU person is willing to take the job. Read More
I just don't get it! by tearnet
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20140408/local/spanish-group-among-bus-service-bidders.514146 Three bidders for the bus service that currently is loosing 3 million a month! One is a Spanish firm( part of National Express) and the other ...
I know that happens in Prague - a 3-day ticket is 310CZK, monthly is 550CZK. Read More
Opening a bank account from the UK - fail story by defectus
I've read here about people opening their bank accounts from abroad using the HSBC overseas account opening service. Trying to get ahead of the game I used that service too - and failed. We relocated a week ago and I started the account opening ...
Just an update on how far I've got with HSBC. I visited the Sliema HSBC branch on Tuesday last week and after waiting for almost an hour (in spite of having an appointment) I spent another hour going through the application process. I was asked ... Read More
Opening a bank account from the UK - fail story by defectus
I've read here about people opening their bank accounts from abroad using the HSBC overseas account opening service. Trying to get ahead of the game I used that service too - and failed. We relocated a week ago and I started the account opening ...
Just to make myself clear - this is post is not about saying that HSBC is bad or putting blame on them. The moral of this story is - don't think that just because you've paid for this service, have a good credit history, job, place to live etc. they ... Read More
Opening a bank account from the UK - fail story
I've read here about people opening their bank accounts from abroad using the HSBC overseas account opening service. Trying to get ahead of the game I used that service too - and failed. We relocated a week ago and I started the account opening ... Read More
EAA Form E301 (U1) - Do I need to have it?
I thought I wouldn't need it but still wanted to be sure (it's quite tricky to get it, so one less worry). Thanks Pevi! Read More
EAA Form E301 (U1) - Do I need to have it?
You can get one from this url: search2.hmrc.gov.uk/kb5/hmrc/forms/view.page?record=f0RK6voTwxU&formid=398 or just search CA3916. Read More
EAA Form E301 (U1) - Do I need to have it?
Hi all, another question I couldn't get a straight answer to - do I need to have the form U1 if don't want to claim any benefits in Malta (i.e. I'll be working from day 1)? Or more like has anyone bothered to obtain it? Thanks, Ondrej 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!
Great, very thorough answer! As I said I was hoping to apply for my e-residency card prior to joining my new employer but in light of this I suspect it won't be possible (not a big problem though!) Большое ... 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!
I'll see in less then 3 week. 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!
All right, so I put it on my to do list. I'm visiting my employers offices a week before I officially join them so I use that opportunity to ask about that number. Out of curiosity, is this number in any way related to the national insurance number? 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!
Thanks! I was hoping that could be a number I could obtain before I start working (and somehow get ahead of the game). Read More
Employment Registration Number
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! Read More
Advantages of Residential ID card by Pernille95
Hi! Can anyone tell me about "all the doors that open" when I get my ID card, so I'm sure I don't miss any of the advantages? PAA
Would it help me (or is it a prerequisite) to get my children in a state school? I.e. can my children enrol in a state school if I'm employed but so far with no e-residency card? Read More
Anybody with household goods moving space from the UK ? by CarlieChops
We have been in Malta for 6 months but still have used household goods of approximately 5-10 m3 stored near Leicester. Does anybody have latest quotes to Malta / know somebody already bringing stuff over with perhaps extra space ? We will go over ...
We're moving in January and so far it's been smooth. I'll post more once it's all over. Read More
Anybody with household goods moving space from the UK ? by CarlieChops
We have been in Malta for 6 months but still have used household goods of approximately 5-10 m3 stored near Leicester. Does anybody have latest quotes to Malta / know somebody already bringing stuff over with perhaps extra space ? We will go over ...
We're moving from East Anglia. Have been quoted £1000 for 5m3 door-to-door. I don't think it can get cheaper than that. Read More
Come to Malta in Oct by Shekharchaphekar
HI everyone, I am shekhar from India. i was planing to come to Malta in Oct, i applied for Visa and it got refused inspite of all the formalities completion from my side. They gave me the reason that embassy is not able to ascertain that after ...
There are some nice Icelands in Britain - just a small detour on your way from India to Malta :-) Read More
Buying car options by defectus
Hi all, I'm considering my options of getting a car in Malta. My initial idea was to import a car myself but the staggering import charges and complicated registration process somehow put me off. My other option would be to buy a car whilst in Malta ...
Sorry, didn't mean to cause panic and make everybody to ditch their arriva unsubsidised monthly tickets in favour of cheap car rentals :-) Read More
Buying car options by defectus
Hi all, I'm considering my options of getting a car in Malta. My initial idea was to import a car myself but the staggering import charges and complicated registration process somehow put me off. My other option would be to buy a car whilst in Malta ...
Thanks for this! I was hoping this could be a straight forward process but in some countries registering a car is quite convoluted :-) 10 a month is not bad, our only problem is that my wife can only drive automatics and they usually come at ... Read More
Buying car options
Hi all, I'm considering my options of getting a car in Malta. My initial idea was to import a car myself but the staggering import charges and complicated registration process somehow put me off. My other option would be to buy a car whilst in Malta ... Read More
Driving licence by stevies
Greetings everyone in Malta, Anyone any idea how to go about on changing your driving licence for a Maltese one. Thanks in advance.
Hi georgeingozo, would you mind sending me he link too? Cheers, Ondrej Read More
Opening a shop by Rocking Ken
Hi Everyone, Does anyone have any information on opening a shop in Malta, just doing some background work for my wife who is interested in starting her own business in Malta once we get settled. To be a bit more specific it's to sell wool, ...
Loads of useful info at www. businessfirst. com. mt/en (sorry, my first post and sending links would flag me as a spammer). Good luck to your wife! Read More