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BrightBug wrote:

Hello! We have recently moved to Malta with our three month old from the UK and I'm wondering what is the point in the residency card? For healthcare we'd be entitled to it anyway as are EU residents? Probably it's a stupid question but am just wondering do we really need it if we plan to stay here? My husband owns his own Maltese company and as a resident it actually worse for him as he has to pay a lot more tax (and I don't work here as am stay at home mum). So wondering really if we don't have a residency card does it really make any difference?

You are not covered for healthcare just because you are an EU resident, If you are a UK national now resident in Malta then your UK health cover ceased when you became resident here (Including your EHIC). If your husband has a business here and pays the equivalent of National Insurance into the Maltese system then you are covered by Malta.
If he does not pay in to the system then you could get basic health cover through the Reciprocal Health Agreement but that is not extensive cover, otherwise you would need private health insurance.
You will find utility bills and public transport are both cheaper with an eResidence card and the ID number on that card is usually required by tax office, banks, doctors, clinics and Malta Transport for a driving licence.
I would suggest you get one! (particularly in view of the referendum on UK membership of the EU)

Ray

mdillyd wrote:

funny really i have only ever been asked for my res number on things like utilities....never in shops or stores....buses.....not needed a doctor yet ( touch wood) so yes seems a lot of fuss really

If you are over 60 then the eResidence card which has your ID on the back can be used to get the reduced rate seniors Tallinja card making buses much cheaper and for Gozo senior residents the card/ID makes the ferry free for foot passengers with reduced rate for car.

As I have said elsewhere on the forum, you are obliged to register for tax purposes if you are resident here and the ID number is usually used as your tax number.
It is also used by my bank for transactions at the branch, they use it as opposed to the account number!
You will at some point have to change your driving licence to a Maltese one and your ID number is used as the driving licence number.
If you do need to visit a Polyclinic or the hospital you may well be asked for your ID and health entitlement certificate

Whilst under EU law you are entitled to freedom of movement within the community, in Malta it is a requirement that you register your intention to be resident here and this is done via the eResidence card system.

tearnet wrote:

As he is working in Malta then he cannot be classed as a tourist, can he?

Terry

That was my thought, too. I do have the intention to work, albeit only for 3 months.

Bernie

F0xgl0ve wrote:

I would be tempted to inform ETC of your intentions purely because you are going to be working, ( I assume on a self employed basis) and with luck they will clarify the situation.


Ray

That's a good idea, actually. I think I'll do that. Thanks, Ray.

Bernie