New I.D. card rules page 30 - Malta forum

New I.D. card rules

3522POSTS

12 years ago

No , not really ! Just the Maltese way of knowing somebody who knows somebody at ministerial level!

It helps to be well networked within the Maltese society.

In this case just the mention helped !

Cheers
Ricky

biddy Contributor

173POSTS

12 years ago

#1162

Great! You've waited long enough. Hope someone is rapped over the knuckles!!

Sparkie Active member

56POSTS

12 years ago

#1163

Ricky, it was Jonathan that I was dealing with and found him extremely helpful. It was my application that required extra paper work which is why he contacted me. Once that was all sorted out in a couple of days, he approved it then sent聽 it for printing. I replied back enquiring about my 2 children's applications and he said that their files might have been mislayed as they couldn't locate them. He emailed me back the next day to say they had been found and he had approved them and sent them for printing. The letter saying I could pick them up arrived the next week.
Jonathan does seem to get things done!

ricky ViP

3522POSTS

12 years ago

#1164

Hi Sparkie,

thanks for the info ! He seems to work miracles and find lost files within 30 minutes in our case -)))

I just hope 'loosing' files and applications doesn't happen too often !

I'm hopeful as our's was just a re-application but we still supplied them with all up-to-date documents.

Thanks for the info.

Ricky

Byron49 Guest

0POSTS

12 years ago

#1165

Given that the 聭e-Residence Card聮 shambles is partly financed by European Regional Development Funding, the European Commission Legal Officer, Christian Bulzomi, who is investigating this case, would be most interested to learn of:

Mislaid files and re-applications.

His contact details are as follows:

Christian Bulzomi

Legal Officer

Christian.bulzomi[at]ec.europa.eu

European Commission
DG JUST 聳 UNIT C2
Citizenship and Free movement
MO59 06/91
B-1049 Brussels/Belgium

+32 2 29 85 878

Christian.bulzomi[at]ec.europa.eu

Toon Cyprus Expert

10235POSTS

12 years ago

#1166

i'd say the mislaying of files is a daily occurence by the mess they seem to be in and the fact they have moved yet again......i dont think its a one off.

and as for knowing someone who knows someone - situation normal - not many will be in that position for sure.

Seat 0A Active member

82POSTS

12 years ago

#1167

Thanks!

Duxx Serial expat

293POSTS

12 years ago

#1168

did I get correctly that I as a persom from EU country and employed on Malta will just need to fill out form "Form A" and copy of my ID card and that's it?

or do I need some other docs as well' like a copy of my work contract?

Also - my wife and kids will be coming on malta in september, can I ask for ID card for them altough they are still not here?

Toon Cyprus Expert

10235POSTS

12 years ago

#1169

best to take it and not need it than to need it and not take it.!!!!

coxf0001 Serial expat

783POSTS

12 years ago

#1170

Duxx wrote:
did I get correctly that I as a persom from EU country and employed on Malta will just need to fill out form "Form A" and copy of my ID card and that's it?

or do I need some other docs as well' like a copy of my work contract?

Also - my wife and kids will be coming on malta in september, can I ask for ID card for them altough they are still not here?

They asked me for the ETC work history sheet. If you go into Valletta ETC (which is turn right after opera house, then first left...it is on the right,) and ask for it. Think it cost 2 or 3 euro.
you also need to fill out the ID card form as well, sorry, forgot the name for it.

Oh and passport...can't think of anything else but I am sure someone will comment and help!

Entity Contributor

118POSTS

12 years ago

#1171

U will get a mail from ETC with your registration details, if your emloyer registered u, that is enough, or if u dont have it, then u have to bring the contract.
No, if your children are not with u, u can't because they take pictures for the id.

Every required document is listed on the downloadable forms (FORM A, etc..)

GuestPoster566 ViP

3692POSTS

12 years ago

#1172

Entity wrote:
U will get a mail from ETC with your registration details, if your emloyer registered u, that is enough, or if u dont have it, then u have to bring the contract.
No, if your children are not with u, u can't because they take pictures for the id.

Every required document is listed on the downloadable forms (FORM A, etc..)

Unless as EU member you apply by post and have photos certified.

georgeingozo ViP

3703POSTS

12 years ago

#1173

Duxx wrote:
Also - my wife and kids will be coming on malta in september, can I ask for ID card for them altough they are still not here?

the form says "date of first settlement here" so I presume not

Duxx Serial expat

293POSTS

12 years ago

#1174

great, many thx to all
i like whis blog, so usefull

Toon Cyprus Expert

10235POSTS

12 years ago

#1175

Duxx wrote:
great, many thx to all
i like whis blog, so usefull

THATS GOOD TO HEAR

Entity Contributor

118POSTS

12 years ago

#1176

redmik wrote:
Unless as EU member you apply by post and have photos certified.

Hmm, yes, but I wonder who will do it without knowing the family or meeting with the kids.

GuestPoster566 ViP

3692POSTS

12 years ago

#1177

Entity wrote:
redmik wrote:
Unless as EU member you apply by post and have photos certified.

Hmm, yes, but I wonder who will do it without knowing the family or meeting with the kids.

No one, I wasn't suggesting that, just that they do not have to have their pictures taken at the department.

Toon Cyprus Expert

10235POSTS

12 years ago

#1178

bank managers will do it - its not about certifying they know the person(s) its about true likeness in terms of the photos. the rest is simply certifying the copies are true copies... nothing to do with identity.

ricky ViP

3522POSTS

12 years ago

#1179

Hi all,

guess what !?

Today we received by regular mail the information that our 'residence permit card/document' is now ready for collection.

We are kindly requested to bring our passports and 'Interim Permit(application receipt) when collecting our residence document.

So :

1) You receive the information by mail when the cards are ready for collection

2)You need the Interim Permit (application receipt) to collect the cards.

So wish us luck that our cards are actually sitting there waiti ng to be collected -)))

Cheers
Ricky

Seat 0A Active member

82POSTS

12 years ago

#1180

Great news Ricky! Good luck and let us know how things went.

Toon Cyprus Expert

10235POSTS

12 years ago

#1181

so what about the hundreds who have applied and dont have the interim receipt as they've stopped issuing them?????? or indeed the ones who have applied by post and not even had an acknowledgement. reminds me of arriva - we just have to wait and wait wait. at least arriva have a nice fire to keep you warm in winter.

ricky ViP

3522POSTS

12 years ago

#1182

Hi Seat,

thanks.

Yes, it seems that the department is not quite sure whether to call them permits or documents (no Byron, I'm not going to sign a petition).

I guess it is learning by doing!

My next report will be from the Evans building after collecting the ilusive cards.

Cheers
Ricky

Toon Cyprus Expert

10235POSTS

12 years ago

#1183

not wishing any further delays聽 - but i know of one person who has the letter and went to get the permits and they were not ready at all......they were then requested to come back in two weeks

rainbow3 Serial expat

281POSTS

12 years ago

#1184

Well done Ricky, hope it goes well when you go and pick up your cards, I was going to say the same thing as toon, those of us who applied by post have received no acknowledgement of our applications or an interim receipt to take with us so hopefully they will remember that when (eventually) they send out our letters to say our cards are ready to be picked up!

ricky ViP

3522POSTS

12 years ago

#1185

Hi toon,

I hope we are luckier !

I also got e-mail confirmation from two different people at the DCEA that our cards are ready for collection as they were marked and processed as 'urgent'

So I'll report back in either case!

Cheers
Ricky

Toon Cyprus Expert

10235POSTS

12 years ago

#1186

am not bothered about them remembering about the lack of receipt issue - just that they remember to produce and issue the permits.... simple enough task

Toon Cyprus Expert

10235POSTS

12 years ago

#1187

ricky wrote:
Hi toon,

I hope we are luckier !

I also got e-mail confirmation from two different people at the DCEA that our cards are ready for collection as they were marked and processed as 'urgent'

So I'll report back in either case!

Cheers
Ricky

probably to do with the pressure you put on them R

Toon Cyprus Expert

10235POSTS

12 years ago

#1188

it would seem that everybody may need to do the same then..... to get a result

ricky ViP

3522POSTS

12 years ago

#1189

Hi toon,

what surprises me is that despite 1189 post on this thread and 64901 views I still meet Expats every day who have no idea and don't even care and don't intend to apply for the new residence cards.

They have the old ID card and thats it !

Cheers
Ricky

rainbow3 Serial expat

281POSTS

12 years ago

#1190

toonarmy9752 wrote:
am not bothered about them remembering about the lack of receipt issue - just that they remember to produce and issue the permits.... simple enough task

I was meaning that if they dont remember we havent got a receipt then they may ask us for something we havent got before they allow us to pick up our new cards, if you see what I mean?

ricky ViP

3522POSTS

12 years ago

#1191

Hi rainbow,

If you get as far as getting the letter to collect your cards I wouldn't worry too much about the rest !

By then they have obviously processed your application.

I doubt if they would want to sit on your processed and approved registrations , whether with or without the receipt!

Cheers
ricky

Toon Cyprus Expert

10235POSTS

12 years ago

#1192

maybe they just mislaid them!!!

I must admit i come across many of those people too Ricky.

rainbow3 Serial expat

281POSTS

12 years ago

#1193

ricky wrote:
Hi rainbow,

If you get as far as getting the letter to collect your cards I wouldn't worry too much about the rest !

By then they have obviously processed your application.

I doubt if they would want to sit on your processed and approved registrations , whether with or without the receipt!

Cheers
ricky

Thanks Ricky, hopefully you are right

ricky ViP

3522POSTS

12 years ago

#1194

Hi all,

as of today we are the proud owners of e-residence cards valid for 5 years.

The collection did not take too long, just make sure the security guards don't put you in the long line waiting to apply.

The cards are issued in room 25. You have to present the receipt,sign it and they give you your card. They don't even look at your passport or the letter saying that your card is ready for collection.

And while we were there everybody collecting e-residence cards did have the bluish receipt , so make sure you get one when you apply.

Cheers
Ricky

coxf0001 Serial expat

783POSTS

12 years ago

#1195

Hi Ricky

Well done. Don't move house or change your details for goodness sake, stay put and enjoy!

Was yours for permenant residency? Why is it valid for 5 years?

Caroline

ricky ViP

3522POSTS

12 years ago

#1196

Hi Caroline,

no,it wasn't for permanent residency - just ordinary residency.

There is an accompanying letter stating that:

'May I draw your attention to the fact that the expiry date on the said document refers only to the electronic and security features of the card.This time limit is without prejudice to your rights under Community Law'

Maybe someone can explain what that means?

Cheers
Ricky

coxf0001 Serial expat

783POSTS

12 years ago

#1197

I am guessing it's just for the ID bit of the card and would presume that the Maltese cards will expire after 5 years too. Maybe to update the photo and info.

The residency aspect is guided by different rules?

tearnet ViP

2179POSTS

12 years ago

#1198

ricky wrote:
Hi Caroline,

no,it wasn't for permanent residency - just ordinary residency.

There is an accompanying letter stating that:

'May I draw your attention to the fact that the expiry date on the said document refers only to the electronic and security features of the card.This time limit is without prejudice to your rights under Community Law'

Maybe someone can explain what that means?

Cheers
Ricky

Interesting, we collected our cards but no letter.

Toon Cyprus Expert

10235POSTS

12 years ago

#1199

sounds like another great plan coming into being.

Toon Cyprus Expert

10235POSTS

12 years ago

#1200

just had a reply from the MHAS customer care to my email of yesterday

"Further to your request hereunder, and according to the Department of CEA, you may wish to note that it is expected that they will be ready in the next few weeks."

Regards,

Nathalie Attard

DEEP JOY = DONT YOU JUST LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER EVENTUALLY.