Benefits in Malta?

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Adamazin Active member

Member since 16 May 2015

AdamazinActive member17 November 2015 11:35:31

Hello Everyone,
I have been looking online but I can't seem to find a straight answer. We are moving to Malta at the end of December and we have savings to last without jobs for 6-8 months. If for some reason worst come to worst and we don't find jobs in the 6 months, our savings would start to look very scarce.

So if this situation did come up (personally I don't think it will) would we get any help financially or would we just have to return to the UK?

Thanks

tearnet ViP

Member since 19 June 2011

tearnetViP17 November 2015 11:50:03

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This is the link to government site regarding unemployment benefits in Malta.

https://socialpolicy.gov.mt/en/Short-Te … efit-.aspx

If you are currently unemployed in the UK you can transfer some benefits to Malta as long as you register with ETC in Malta

https://secure.etc.gov.mt/ETCMalta/Jobs … earch.aspx

Terry

Adamazin Active member

Member since 16 May 2015

AdamazinActive member17 November 2015 12:12:52

Thanks Terry very helpful, It doesn't look like we would get any help so I best make sure my CV is looking good.

tearnet ViP

Member since 19 June 2011

tearnetViP17 November 2015 13:18:56

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The jobs are there if you want them, just don't expect the same remuneration as in the UK.

Good luck

Terry

Adamazin Active member

Member since 16 May 2015

AdamazinActive member17 November 2015 13:43:17

Yeah we are aware of the rates of pay over there and we would do any sort of work when we arrive, so hopefully it all goes smooth.

Toon Cyprus Expert

Member since 04 June 2011

ToonCyprus Expert18 November 2015 04:36:17

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benefits are only applicable to unemployed after 50 weeks of employment..... bear that in mind too.

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