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Foreign car in Malta unregistered, with enforcements. by Arnaudb707
Hi! I wish here to ask a difficult question which I have read the answers varied. I am in Malta for over six months now with a car registered in France, I hold the ID card. I know now in complete illegality about foreign cars locally after a ...
Oh, I'm sure it was OK for TM, but you do need to apply for eResidence card if stay for more than 3 months at a time. You could go to Sicily every 10 weeks or a day, and restart your 3 months Read More
Foreign car in Malta unregistered, with enforcements. by Arnaudb707
Hi! I wish here to ask a difficult question which I have read the answers varied. I am in Malta for over six months now with a car registered in France, I hold the ID card. I know now in complete illegality about foreign cars locally after a ...
also, the 6 months is 6 months in 12 - leaving the island with the car and then returning after a few days doesnt give you another 6 months Read More
Foreign car in Malta unregistered, with enforcements. by Arnaudb707
Hi! I wish here to ask a difficult question which I have read the answers varied. I am in Malta for over six months now with a car registered in France, I hold the ID card. I know now in complete illegality about foreign cars locally after a ...
That solution (car in Malta 6 months) might satisfy TM, but it wont necessarliy satisfy the law. If you are here for more than three months you have to apply for your eResidence card, You also have to apply for it if you are working, as with a few ... Read More
Foreign car in Malta unregistered, with enforcements. by Arnaudb707
Hi! I wish here to ask a difficult question which I have read the answers varied. I am in Malta for over six months now with a car registered in France, I hold the ID card. I know now in complete illegality about foreign cars locally after a ...
unless has an accident, then will be in deep doodoo Read More
Administration fee paid to Inland revenue for paperwork. by Chico530
Hello everyone! I am looking to move to Malta in the next year or so from Spain. There are several programmes you can choose to apply to become a resident. I am a pensioner and also I am self employed. In the requirements to apply, there is an ...
are you an EU citizen ? in which case no fees involved, unless you are using a 3rd party to help with the paperwork.However, as an EU citizen, the paperwork is simple, and by the way, you are not applying for residence, you are informing them you ... Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566
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you apply once you consider yourself resident (or after 3 months) therefore cannot apply before to move here. You are not applying for residency, you are informing the authorities you consider yourself a resident. As an EU citizen, you can apply by ... Read More
New bus fares and cards by F0xgl0ve
If you have not seen the article in the 'Times of Malta' the link below will take you to the new ticket/fares/card system for the ...
no, says so on the website Read More
pension by normdaddy
I still live in the uk when I move to Malta can I still get my pension credit in Malta and carers allowance thanks
I wonder how he spins it to himself, having called a referendum, asked people to vote no, they vote no, and then he accepts a package which is even stricter than the one turned down in the referendum Read More
pension by normdaddy
I still live in the uk when I move to Malta can I still get my pension credit in Malta and carers allowance thanks
it will be interesting to see the opinion polls - I suspect it will reduce the "dont know", but probably increase both the yes and the no vote, and reinforce people existing opinions no - just shows how its not really a union, but a ... Read More
Bringing your car from UK to malta by Kimdeller1
I'm staying in malta until Christmas as a tourist. I have brought my car as I drove across Europe . I'm listen to nightmare stories that I will have my car inpounded due to not registering it. Can anybody advise what I should do ? What is ...
if you stay more than 3 months in a stretch, you are no longer a tourist but a resident Read More
marriage maltese citizen by hendrix886
Hi me and my girlfriend planning to marry in malta. I am a non eu citizen she is malta citizen. I got couple of questions really important hope you can answer them. 1-How long time does it takes to get married and get residency and work permit? Are ...
planning on divorce already ? Malta has a no-fault divorce, with the marriage being dissolved through a Court judgement following the request of one of the parties, provided the couple has lived apart for at least four years out of the previous ... Read More
New bus fares and cards by F0xgl0ve
If you have not seen the article in the 'Times of Malta' the link below will take you to the new ticket/fares/card system for the ...
ordered my card 30th June (possibly even a couple of days later than that) - arrived today :-) Read More
Taxation in Malta by avro698
I have two important pieces of advice for expats new to Malta, concerning purchasing property here and paying tax Firstly, I would advise anyone planning to buy property in Malta to ask the vendor or the estate agent to specify exactly in what year ...
that depends on the definition of how income becomes savings, which isnt clear in Maltese tax law, but it cetainly requires going from one calendar year to another, quite possibly the passing of 12 months, maybe even longer Read More
Economic Self Sufficiency by Agnes84
Hello all, To start with, just moved to Malta last week. I want to apply for residecny in order to buy a car. I went to ID office and was told to fill all the forms get private health insurance, my bak statement and go ahead with my aplication ...
the self sufficiency amounts mentioned aply to EU citizens EU citizens dont apply for residency, they apply for the eResidence card, as residence is a legal entitlement (as long as fulfill the criteria) non-EU citizens have no right of residence, ... Read More
Economic Self Sufficiency by Agnes84
Hello all, To start with, just moved to Malta last week. I want to apply for residecny in order to buy a car. I went to ID office and was told to fill all the forms get private health insurance, my bak statement and go ahead with my aplication ...
lets be honest - if you cant reach those levels of capital or income, you cant realistically claim to be economically self sufficient. Read More
Economic Self Sufficiency by Agnes84
Hello all, To start with, just moved to Malta last week. I want to apply for residecny in order to buy a car. I went to ID office and was told to fill all the forms get private health insurance, my bak statement and go ahead with my aplication ...
you dont need the residence ID, you need to have applied for it Read More
Maltese roads are more a threat than terrorists - British Foreign Offi by ricky
This is from the British Foreign Office ... http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2015-07-02/local-news/Maltese-roads-more-of-a-threat-than-terrorists-British-Foreign-Office-6736138253 They should have also issued a travel warning for Paceville ...
not reaching old age kills even more Read More
Will Malta leave the EU? by Deithrian
What is the mood in Malta towards the European Union? Do you have any observations or were there any recent public polls about it? Is there a significant number of Maltese, who think they will be better off outside the EU? I'm really concerned ...
€ 0.4 billion - April 2015 - all via central bank and EFSF, apparently no exposure by local Maltese banks Read More
Will Malta leave the EU? by Deithrian
What is the mood in Malta towards the European Union? Do you have any observations or were there any recent public polls about it? Is there a significant number of Maltese, who think they will be better off outside the EU? I'm really concerned ...
realistically half of Greece's debt needs to be written off Read More
Will Malta leave the EU? by Deithrian
What is the mood in Malta towards the European Union? Do you have any observations or were there any recent public polls about it? Is there a significant number of Maltese, who think they will be better off outside the EU? I'm really concerned ...
no, it has to be written off permanently, its impossible for Greece to pay it back in full - delaying it is merely kicking the can down the road Read More
Will Malta leave the EU? by Deithrian
What is the mood in Malta towards the European Union? Do you have any observations or were there any recent public polls about it? Is there a significant number of Maltese, who think they will be better off outside the EU? I'm really concerned ...
it wasnt really a deal though, merely kicking the can down the road - I agree there needs to be a debt forgiveness, which is not what the ECB offered, as they cant - thats a political decision Read More
Will Malta leave the EU? by Deithrian
What is the mood in Malta towards the European Union? Do you have any observations or were there any recent public polls about it? Is there a significant number of Maltese, who think they will be better off outside the EU? I'm really concerned ...
Greece is going to default, thats been clear for several years - the numbers just dont add up. Its just a matter of when, and whether with the agreement of its creditors or not. Read More
Maltese citizenship by Gladstone Gander
Dear All, Does anybody know how easy/hard it is to obtain Maltese citizenship by naturalisation? (I'm not talking about the new economic citizenship). In theory one should be eligible for citizenship after 5 years (provided that one knows the ...
non-Maltese children adopted by Maltese can obtain citizenship Read More
Maltese citizenship by Gladstone Gander
Dear All, Does anybody know how easy/hard it is to obtain Maltese citizenship by naturalisation? (I'm not talking about the new economic citizenship). In theory one should be eligible for citizenship after 5 years (provided that one knows the ...
some might have been born in Malta, which doesnt give automatic citizenship, but might help Read More
Maltese citizenship by Gladstone Gander
Dear All, Does anybody know how easy/hard it is to obtain Maltese citizenship by naturalisation? (I'm not talking about the new economic citizenship). In theory one should be eligible for citizenship after 5 years (provided that one knows the ...
to put it bluntly, why would Malta give you citizenship for free when its selling citizenship for € 1,000,000 ? Read More
Will Malta leave the EU? by Deithrian
What is the mood in Malta towards the European Union? Do you have any observations or were there any recent public polls about it? Is there a significant number of Maltese, who think they will be better off outside the EU? I'm really concerned ...
actually it might be easier, after a massive devaluation, but it wouldnt be cheap ! However, lenders would have the "reassurance" that the old debt has gone, and so the overhang has gone. There is plenty of history of countries going bust, ... Read More
Will Malta leave the EU? by Deithrian
What is the mood in Malta towards the European Union? Do you have any observations or were there any recent public polls about it? Is there a significant number of Maltese, who think they will be better off outside the EU? I'm really concerned ...
but you are right, there is no legal/political way of forcing Greece to leave the Euro, as the treaties dont cover it (with the possible exception of being found guilty of cooking the books before joining), but its economics that matter Read More
Will Malta leave the EU? by Deithrian
What is the mood in Malta towards the European Union? Do you have any observations or were there any recent public polls about it? Is there a significant number of Maltese, who think they will be better off outside the EU? I'm really concerned ...
if it cant borrow money in euros (which it wont be able to), it will need to borrow money in its own currency, hence will have to leave the euro Read More
Will Malta leave the EU? by Deithrian
What is the mood in Malta towards the European Union? Do you have any observations or were there any recent public polls about it? Is there a significant number of Maltese, who think they will be better off outside the EU? I'm really concerned ...
True, BUT if the ECB etc refuses to fund Greece, the the Greek government would run out of money, and would go bankrupt. They would have to leave the euro, and have a massive devaluation, otherwise who would lend them money. So the end result is the ... Read More
New bus fares and cards by F0xgl0ve
If you have not seen the article in the 'Times of Malta' the link below will take you to the new ticket/fares/card system for the ...
are you thinking of returning wearing a mankini and flip flops :-) Read More
I need to buy a car quickly, what options do I have ? by nicknamero
I will need a small/cheap car ( up to 1200 E ) . My job contract will start with 1st of July. Until 1st of August I don't have a permanent address in Malta. I have my National ID ( EU country ). What options do I have? Can I register the car ...
Malta has just in the last month changed the rules - you now need a local ID number or have proof of having applied for your eResidence card to buy a car (well, not to buy the car, but to register having bought the car, effectively the same thing) Read More
Will Malta leave the EU? by Deithrian
What is the mood in Malta towards the European Union? Do you have any observations or were there any recent public polls about it? Is there a significant number of Maltese, who think they will be better off outside the EU? I'm really concerned ...
in that case you should do the lottery as well, as you have about the same chance of succeeding :-) Read More
Will Malta leave the EU? by Deithrian
What is the mood in Malta towards the European Union? Do you have any observations or were there any recent public polls about it? Is there a significant number of Maltese, who think they will be better off outside the EU? I'm really concerned ...
you are extremely unlikely to ever be given Maltese citizenship, unless you have Maltese in your family tree, or marry someone Maltese Read More
Will Malta leave the EU? by Deithrian
What is the mood in Malta towards the European Union? Do you have any observations or were there any recent public polls about it? Is there a significant number of Maltese, who think they will be better off outside the EU? I'm really concerned ...
can a country leave the euro and remain in the EU ? would Greece be asked to leave the EU if it left the euro, especially if it defaulted on debt ? nobody knows as its not covered in the EU treaties Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566
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In that case you can transfer your UK state healthcare benefit to Malta Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566
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Are you receiving UK state pension ? Read More
Foreign car in Malta unregistered, with enforcements. by Arnaudb707
Hi! I wish here to ask a difficult question which I have read the answers varied. I am in Malta for over six months now with a car registered in France, I hold the ID card. I know now in complete illegality about foreign cars locally after a ...
never seen a proper answer to that, but as an EU citizen you are not applying for residency, you are informing the authorities that you consider yourself resident, so I'd say by applying for the card you are resident at that point Read More
If UK were to leave the EU? by GuestPoster566
I know that UK ex pats are not the only group here but I was wondering what any may be thinking if UK were to leave the EU. Once again this subject has reared its head and it could be used as a very powerful political tool to keep a certain party in ...
http://www.addletters.com/pictures/bart-simpson-generator/5391304.htm#.VXB6JEaPz8A Read More
If UK were to leave the EU? by GuestPoster566
I know that UK ex pats are not the only group here but I was wondering what any may be thinking if UK were to leave the EU. Once again this subject has reared its head and it could be used as a very powerful political tool to keep a certain party in ...
I thought Mel Gibson was Scottish - "you've never take my money", or something like that Read More
If UK were to leave the EU? by GuestPoster566
I know that UK ex pats are not the only group here but I was wondering what any may be thinking if UK were to leave the EU. Once again this subject has reared its head and it could be used as a very powerful political tool to keep a certain party in ...
The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter." - Winston Churchill Read More
to whom it concern by ruthmarie
Hello i'm a Maltese citizen and planning to marry a non EU in Malta and provide the accommodation for us ,this guy is from Pakistan & we are planning to live in Malta .does he want to show his bank account in spite of i'll provide ...
Ironically, if you go and live in, say, Italy, you will have the right to bring your non-EU spouse to live with you in Italy, and then at a later date (few years ? not sure) can move to Malta Read More
to whom it concern by ruthmarie
Hello i'm a Maltese citizen and planning to marry a non EU in Malta and provide the accommodation for us ,this guy is from Pakistan & we are planning to live in Malta .does he want to show his bank account in spite of i'll provide ...
yes, freedom of movement/residence only applies to EU citizens and their spouces when outside their home country Read More
If UK were to leave the EU? by GuestPoster566
I know that UK ex pats are not the only group here but I was wondering what any may be thinking if UK were to leave the EU. Once again this subject has reared its head and it could be used as a very powerful political tool to keep a certain party in ...
it will be interesting - normally in UK polling, the elderly are assumed to be more likely to vote than the young, and so a higher weighting given to them in the polling data to compensate - I suspect this referendum will see, in UK terms, a very ... Read More
If UK were to leave the EU? by GuestPoster566
I know that UK ex pats are not the only group here but I was wondering what any may be thinking if UK were to leave the EU. Once again this subject has reared its head and it could be used as a very powerful political tool to keep a certain party in ...
interesting, and chances are he will recommend staying in - I'm guessing its elderly Tory voters who are the switchers Read More
€ v GBP by Wanderlust1
Hi Guys, I've received job offer in Malta I currently live reside in UK . Question is I've been offered my salary to be paid in either £GBP or €Euro. What currency would you opt for to have your monthly salary paid by? I will if I ...
its euro strength, not sterling weakness, on hopes of kicking the Greek debt can further down the road - euro has also gained 3% v $ in the last week Read More
If UK were to leave the EU? by GuestPoster566
I know that UK ex pats are not the only group here but I was wondering what any may be thinking if UK were to leave the EU. Once again this subject has reared its head and it could be used as a very powerful political tool to keep a certain party in ...
I'll quote the whole thing, as your link will only work for a bit "UK support for staying in the European Union has risen to 55%, up 9 percentage points from two years ago, according to a Pew Research Center survey. Staying in the EU stood ... Read More
If UK were to leave the EU? by GuestPoster566
I know that UK ex pats are not the only group here but I was wondering what any may be thinking if UK were to leave the EU. Once again this subject has reared its head and it could be used as a very powerful political tool to keep a certain party in ...
its not Farage I'm worried about, but the French Read More
If UK were to leave the EU? by GuestPoster566
I know that UK ex pats are not the only group here but I was wondering what any may be thinking if UK were to leave the EU. Once again this subject has reared its head and it could be used as a very powerful political tool to keep a certain party in ...
I agree "unlikely" but not certain - all depends how nasty the "divorce" would be Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566
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5 years to be able to apply, but they wont give it to you - they will, however, sell it to you right away, for € 1,000,000 or so Read More
If UK were to leave the EU? by GuestPoster566
I know that UK ex pats are not the only group here but I was wondering what any may be thinking if UK were to leave the EU. Once again this subject has reared its head and it could be used as a very powerful political tool to keep a certain party in ...
those odds are implying something like a 75-80% chance of UK staying in EU, so not that close Read More
Foreign car in Malta unregistered, with enforcements. by Arnaudb707
Hi! I wish here to ask a difficult question which I have read the answers varied. I am in Malta for over six months now with a car registered in France, I hold the ID card. I know now in complete illegality about foreign cars locally after a ...
there is a new rule in Malta (few weeks ago) - you cannot buy a car unless you have a local ID number, or have eResidence application receipt Read More
If UK were to leave the EU? by GuestPoster566
I know that UK ex pats are not the only group here but I was wondering what any may be thinking if UK were to leave the EU. Once again this subject has reared its head and it could be used as a very powerful political tool to keep a certain party in ...
where ? did you mean to reply to another topic ? Read More
If UK were to leave the EU? by GuestPoster566
I know that UK ex pats are not the only group here but I was wondering what any may be thinking if UK were to leave the EU. Once again this subject has reared its head and it could be used as a very powerful political tool to keep a certain party in ...
and those 2 million could decide the vote, as I suspect at least 75% would vote in favour (turkeys and voting for Xmas springs to mind) Read More
€ v GBP by Wanderlust1
Hi Guys, I've received job offer in Malta I currently live reside in UK . Question is I've been offered my salary to be paid in either £GBP or €Euro. What currency would you opt for to have your monthly salary paid by? I will if I ...
is that similar to Rosmary's baby ? paraphrasing the film. "human sacrifice in exchange for success in his career." Read More
€ v GBP by Wanderlust1
Hi Guys, I've received job offer in Malta I currently live reside in UK . Question is I've been offered my salary to be paid in either £GBP or €Euro. What currency would you opt for to have your monthly salary paid by? I will if I ...
oh god, not more on the royal baby... Read More
Foreign car in Malta unregistered, with enforcements. by Arnaudb707
Hi! I wish here to ask a difficult question which I have read the answers varied. I am in Malta for over six months now with a car registered in France, I hold the ID card. I know now in complete illegality about foreign cars locally after a ...
"Is it possible to take the ferry without road licence ? " Its not legal to even drive to the ferry without road licence, plus your insurance will probably be invalid Read More
Prescriptions and doctors fees by martinclan
hi my husband and myself are thinking of relocating to malta and we have a child with adhd and mild autism my son is on methylphenidate hydrochloride and bio melotonin and i have a daughter on calcichew d3 forte tablets and movicol and they have to ...
the same doctors are both private and public - private if you call them to your house, or visit their place, public if see at polyclinic Read More
€ v GBP by Wanderlust1
Hi Guys, I've received job offer in Malta I currently live reside in UK . Question is I've been offered my salary to be paid in either £GBP or €Euro. What currency would you opt for to have your monthly salary paid by? I will if I ...
well, one thing for sure, there wont be quarterly review from the BoE next month :-) Read More
Prescriptions and doctors fees by martinclan
hi my husband and myself are thinking of relocating to malta and we have a child with adhd and mild autism my son is on methylphenidate hydrochloride and bio melotonin and i have a daughter on calcichew d3 forte tablets and movicol and they have to ...
prescriptions are either free (means tested or specific illness based) or you pay cost - there is no fixed price prescription fee like the UK Read More
€ v GBP by Wanderlust1
Hi Guys, I've received job offer in Malta I currently live reside in UK . Question is I've been offered my salary to be paid in either £GBP or €Euro. What currency would you opt for to have your monthly salary paid by? I will if I ...
ps the BoE governors speech was in his quarterly inflation report , which comes out every three months (:-)) The coincidence was that it coincided with a day the rate was over 1.40 Read More
€ v GBP by Wanderlust1
Hi Guys, I've received job offer in Malta I currently live reside in UK . Question is I've been offered my salary to be paid in either £GBP or €Euro. What currency would you opt for to have your monthly salary paid by? I will if I ...
yes what I meant is they are making speeches designed to weaken the rate rather than interfering in the market by selling pounds and buying euros. nothing like that is done without agreement of the chancellorand I'm saying the opposite :-) ... Read More
€ v GBP by Wanderlust1
Hi Guys, I've received job offer in Malta I currently live reside in UK . Question is I've been offered my salary to be paid in either £GBP or €Euro. What currency would you opt for to have your monthly salary paid by? I will if I ...
the strong pound makes a hike in rates less likely and makes a weaker economy and deflation more likely, so its just stating the obvious, rather than evidence the central bank isnt independent ps there was a downward revision for UK growth from a ... Read More
UK in/out EU referendum by redders_61
Might as well start the thread: the fun begins http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20150509/world/EU-seeks-to-avert-Brexit.567444 I also think it is a racing certainty northern European countries would agree, under QMV, to restrict ...
Trade tariffs and restrictions have come down so far, that leaving the EU wouldnt make it that much easier to trade with the rest of the world, especially with the new trade agreement on the horizon between EU and USA. The average duty the UK pays ... Read More
UK in/out EU referendum by redders_61
Might as well start the thread: the fun begins http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20150509/world/EU-seeks-to-avert-Brexit.567444 I also think it is a racing certainty northern European countries would agree, under QMV, to restrict ...
If the UK decides to leave EU but remain in EEA its still has to abide by many of the EU laws, but will have no say in them,.Also, one of the reasons some want to leave the EU is exactly because of the freedom of movement. Our freedom of movement to ... Read More
€ v GBP by Wanderlust1
Hi Guys, I've received job offer in Malta I currently live reside in UK . Question is I've been offered my salary to be paid in either £GBP or €Euro. What currency would you opt for to have your monthly salary paid by? I will if I ...
none of us know - no country has ever left the EU, and so its up for negotiation - with apparently 2 million UK citizens living elsewhere in the EU, and 2 million living in the UK, common sense says it will be resolved, but if its a nasty ... Read More
Buying a car in Malta by Gary2015
Hello, I am a British citizen currently living in Bahrain. I am moving to Malta in a couple of months and am planning to buy a car once I get there. Currently I only hold a Bahraini driving license. Does anyone know if that is good enough or will I ...
ah :-( I was hoping it was UK and transferred licence to Bahrain Read More
Buying a car in Malta by Gary2015
Hello, I am a British citizen currently living in Bahrain. I am moving to Malta in a couple of months and am planning to buy a car once I get there. Currently I only hold a Bahraini driving license. Does anyone know if that is good enough or will I ...
where did you pass your test ? Read More
RESIDENCY CARD! by btttldmr
Hi everyone any idea how long take get residency card(minimum i have read it says few weeks) wife EU husband non EU citizen ?
its not an ID card, but an eResidence card - ID cards are only issued to Maltese citizens Read More
voting by redders_61
well that was interesting with partial roadblocks manned by police plus police on school gates checking voting cards plus police inside. I said to cop in England a police car goes round every so often to check all ok. she said wish it was like that ...
except it isnt - there are EU laws Read More
On Self Sufficient for a Married couple how much funds one need have by Manu27
Request Information Please can any body responde: For an EU citizen to apply in Malta for self sufficient residence how much funds one has to show or have in Malta. Would be very thankful for your information
for a married couple, about € 23,000 of savings, and as Ricky says, doesnt have to be in Malta Read More
Changing address to ID card
do you mean ID card (ie for Maltese) or eResidence card ? Read More
Is a VISA and, or work permit needed to live in Malta? by Oggie6854
Hello I am a British citizen and have read up on the subject but i'm hearing different things everywhere I look. I'm just looking for an answer or a link to a official website or something if possible. I'm going to be flying out to Malta within the ...
are you and your friend EU citizens ? Read More
Impact of refugee population on daily living? by Wild Hare
Thanks in advance for any comments on this subject. American retired couple keen to return to Malta for indefinite period rental after having last visited a decade ago. Understand the EU 'open borders' policies have changed things on the ...
and now its the Germans who wont allow you to live in the EU for more than 6 months :-) Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566
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the RHA is based on holding a UK passport, so you can apply for that. your child as a dependent of you can also apply, but your husband needs to make other arrangements however, if either of you works here, you are all then covered through social ... Read More
Impact of refugee population on daily living? by Wild Hare
Thanks in advance for any comments on this subject. American retired couple keen to return to Malta for indefinite period rental after having last visited a decade ago. Understand the EU 'open borders' policies have changed things on the ...
do you also have EU passports, as its not easy for non EU citizens to acquire residency (unless you pay a lot for it) Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566
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yes sorry i just cut and pasted as they are important things to noteapologies, wasnt denigrating your post, more pointing it it came from an official source :-) Read More
avoiding import VAT tax by segwaysally
I am ordering a package of drumsticks from the US. Is there a way I can have this packaged before it is sent to avoid VAT import tax? How do they flag these items and assess it's value? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
not without both you and the exporter breaking the law, unless you pre-pay the VAT which some companies are able to do (Amazon US for one) Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566
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I think thats where Rob got it from, as his post contains the same spelling error of "least" instead of "lease" :-) Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566
[large][b]Please try to avoid making irrelevant comments or going off topic as this is intended for information, rather than discussion. Anything irrelevant clutters the thread and the purpose is lost. I am happy to answer any questions or go into ...
however ,despite these more onerous conditions (eg see the bank statement one), in the few months this has been in place, I've not heard of anyone having issues, so maybe it isnt being enforced in reality Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566
[large][b]Please try to avoid making irrelevant comments or going off topic as this is intended for information, rather than discussion. Anything irrelevant clutters the thread and the purpose is lost. I am happy to answer any questions or go into ...
this was updated a few months ago http://homeaffairs.gov.mt/en/MHAS-Information/Services/Pages/Residence.aspx Read More
Car and belongings shipping costs by Emmaspoon
Hi Can anybody give me an idea of costs to ship over a car along with around 5 boxes of bits and bobs (no furniture) from UK. Just a rough idea would be helpful and any recommendations on companies to use Thanks!
depends on the car - hundreds, thousands or even tens of thousands ! Read More
New arrivals from Uk and residency by roadtripper
I am not clear on something so any advice would be good. Our friends advised us to rent for a year and see if Malta life was for us long term. One of our friends has been in Malta for 5 yrs and his girlfriend 1year. We were told that when we arrive ...
you dont have to renew your UK passport by sending off - there is an option to get an extension to an existing UK passport for one year - apply through BHC in Malta Read More
New arrivals from Uk and residency by roadtripper
I am not clear on something so any advice would be good. Our friends advised us to rent for a year and see if Malta life was for us long term. One of our friends has been in Malta for 5 yrs and his girlfriend 1year. We were told that when we arrive ...
I cant see the original quote to see if this is relevant, but an ID card is sufficient if from another Schengen country Read More
New arrivals from Uk and residency by roadtripper
I am not clear on something so any advice would be good. Our friends advised us to rent for a year and see if Malta life was for us long term. One of our friends has been in Malta for 5 yrs and his girlfriend 1year. We were told that when we arrive ...
there is no temporary v permanent - you register for residence if here over 90 days (or if plan to be here over 90 days). If you leave you can deregister, although many dont bother. If you stay for 5 years, you have to renew. According to EU law ... Read More
Renting a flat with a dog by terrapin68
Hi My family and I will be moving to Malta at the end of February/beginning of March and had a flat all organised, with help from a Maltese friend. Our UK home is sold (just waiting to exchange contracts) and half the house is packed or stored. We ...
there have been around 10 pet friendly apartments posted in this facebook page in the last week https://www.facebook.com/groups/429066140518625/ Read More
Desperately need help getting to Malta from Sicily! by Sam4321
We're in a bit of a state. We're stuck in Sicily with a car, is there a quick way out? We've been in Sicily for the last three nights. We were due on the first ferry to Malta this morning, but that got cancelled due to bad weather, so ...
do you have travel insurance ? Read More
life insurance from UK does it payout in Malta? by g4jnw
As we are considering a move to Gozo and we have paid into life insurance in the UK for years I was wondering, as we will be a non resident in the UK if it affects the insurance and indeed the payout if needed?
life insurance is based primarily on life expectancy, the earlier you are expected to die, the sooner they pay out, so the more expensive it is - life expectancy is the same in Malta and the UK, so wouldn't expect big ... Read More
Changing Car Plate
The amount depends on the car, can be from hundreds to thousands, even tens of thousands of euros. Read More
Changing Car Plate
the car and your driving licence are completely separate issues http://www.transport.gov.mt/land-transport/driving/exchanging-your-foreign-driving-licence "Any person holding a licence issued outside Malta and the European Union shall be ... Read More
Changing Car Plate
it doesnt work like that - if you are a tourist, the car can remain in Malta for 6 months in 12, you cannot reset the clock by leaving for a day if you are resident, you should have registered the car within 30 days, and its now illegal for you to ... Read More
Renting a flat with a dog by terrapin68
Hi My family and I will be moving to Malta at the end of February/beginning of March and had a flat all organised, with help from a Maltese friend. Our UK home is sold (just waiting to exchange contracts) and half the house is packed or stored. We ...
try this facebook page :-) https://www.facebook.com/groups/235808876559630/ Read More
Temp residency: Self-sufficiency vs. self-employment vs employment by hope137140
Hi, Can someone highlight if there's an advantage or disadvantage for registering for residency based on self-sufficiency vs. self-employment vs employment? Does self-employment mean the money has to come from some sort of self-employment in ...
OK, so you will be a dependent of an EU citizen - I think thats then the class of residency you will be applying for - your then wife will need to choose her category - self-sufficiency vs. self-employment vs employment if she has the money and ... Read More
Temp residency: Self-sufficiency vs. self-employment vs employment by hope137140
Hi, Can someone highlight if there's an advantage or disadvantage for registering for residency based on self-sufficiency vs. self-employment vs employment? Does self-employment mean the money has to come from some sort of self-employment in ...
Are you an EU citizen ? Read More
Crime on Gozo. by GuestPoster566
Having recently previously written that crime on Gozo is virtually nil, unfortunately I have just been made aware that a man was knocked down last night, near Arkadia, Rabat (Victoria) in an attempt to steal his purse. He was pushed down with the ...
most common drugs mentioned in articles of arrests are cocaine and cannabis, frequently found on the same person Read More
Crime on Gozo. by GuestPoster566
Having recently previously written that crime on Gozo is virtually nil, unfortunately I have just been made aware that a man was knocked down last night, near Arkadia, Rabat (Victoria) in an attempt to steal his purse. He was pushed down with the ...
"But a deeper analysis of these figures, which cover the years 2011 to 2013, reveals a curious exception: the rate of drugs crimes in Gozo is twice as high as that of its sister island, although visitors to the island may account for many of ... Read More
Crime on Gozo. by GuestPoster566
Having recently previously written that crime on Gozo is virtually nil, unfortunately I have just been made aware that a man was knocked down last night, near Arkadia, Rabat (Victoria) in an attempt to steal his purse. He was pushed down with the ...
Someone can be of Black African appearance and also be Maltese or Gozitan. 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 ...
it makes the cost of using an agent more sensible, esp for first timers Read More