chrisc58
English expat in Malta
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67
About me
English
Lives in Mosta
Speaks English
Registration: 07 March 2014
Non-EU Parents to Visit by chrisc58
Hi, Please can someone advise or provide information relating to being resident in Malta and having non-EU parents come to visit for a week or so. Many thanks,
Hi, Thank you for the response. So it is going to be the Schengen Visa. How does this get filled in as some of the questions relate to a spouse? Would a letter need to be provided with it? I will be getting them to call the embassy to find out ... Read More
Non-EU Parents to Visit by chrisc58
Hi, Please can someone advise or provide information relating to being resident in Malta and having non-EU parents come to visit for a week or so. Many thanks,
Hi, I know they will require a visa as they are from Belarus. The question is, does anyone know what they would need to do and what visa? is it Schengen? Read More
Healthcare Bill? by chrisc58
Hi, My wife went to the emergency department at Mater Dei 2 weeks ago. We are both working and of course paying social security contributions and have 5 years residency/ID cards. The questions is, why a bill has been sent to her? Regards,
Hi, An update for the benefit of all. My wife was gonna do this eventually. She called the hospital and explained and they said she would not have to pay. Seems like an automatic thing they do when someone foreign comes to the hospital. They ... Read More
Healthcare Bill?
Hi, My wife went to the emergency department at Mater Dei 2 weeks ago. We are both working and of course paying social security contributions and have 5 years residency/ID cards. The questions is, why a bill has been sent to her? Regards, Read More
Driving a Locally Registered Car with UK Licence and ID Card by chrisc58
Hi, Please can someone advise and confirm if someone with a UK licence registered to a UK address and having a Maltese e-ID card living/working in Malta can drive a car registered in Malta? I have read that this is up to the expiry date of your ...
Hmmm thank you, This is very interesting. Maybe, as I am here for a year as will need to go to UK for other personal commitments, it would be best to stick with the good old bus. Seems very risky buying a car here. Will think on it a little ... Read More
Driving a Locally Registered Car with UK Licence and ID Card by chrisc58
Hi, Please can someone advise and confirm if someone with a UK licence registered to a UK address and having a Maltese e-ID card living/working in Malta can drive a car registered in Malta? I have read that this is up to the expiry date of your ...
So you actually go together to the transport department and complete the change over there? Read More
Driving a Locally Registered Car with UK Licence and ID Card by chrisc58
Hi, Please can someone advise and confirm if someone with a UK licence registered to a UK address and having a Maltese e-ID card living/working in Malta can drive a car registered in Malta? I have read that this is up to the expiry date of your ...
Normally in the UK you fill out a form together and one person keeps one bit and the other (seller) sends of the form for the registration of the new owner. Does it work similar here? Read More
Driving a Locally Registered Car with UK Licence and ID Card by chrisc58
Hi, Please can someone advise and confirm if someone with a UK licence registered to a UK address and having a Maltese e-ID card living/working in Malta can drive a car registered in Malta? I have read that this is up to the expiry date of your ...
Thank you very much for the information everyone it is very helpful. Can you find out in advance of purchasing a car if there are any fines etc unpaid? I ask this as a know a guy who purchased a moped and he had to pay another 700 euro for the ... Read More
Driving a Locally Registered Car with UK Licence and ID Card by chrisc58
Hi, Please can someone advise and confirm if someone with a UK licence registered to a UK address and having a Maltese e-ID card living/working in Malta can drive a car registered in Malta? I have read that this is up to the expiry date of your ...
Hi, An additional question. Where do you tax the car? Post Office like in UK (used to be)? Plus, do you get a time disc thing to display when you arrived at a parking space? Read More
Driving a Locally Registered Car with UK Licence and ID Card by chrisc58
Hi, Please can someone advise and confirm if someone with a UK licence registered to a UK address and having a Maltese e-ID card living/working in Malta can drive a car registered in Malta? I have read that this is up to the expiry date of your ...
Brilliant! Thank you very much for the information. Much appreciated. Regards, Chris Read More
Driving a Locally Registered Car with UK Licence and ID Card by chrisc58
Hi, Please can someone advise and confirm if someone with a UK licence registered to a UK address and having a Maltese e-ID card living/working in Malta can drive a car registered in Malta? I have read that this is up to the expiry date of your ...
Thank you very much. Is it up to a year or the expiry of the licence? Read More
Driving a Locally Registered Car with UK Licence and ID Card
Hi, Please can someone advise and confirm if someone with a UK licence registered to a UK address and having a Maltese e-ID card living/working in Malta can drive a car registered in Malta? I have read that this is up to the expiry date of your ... Read More
Non-EU Parents to Visit
Hi, Please can someone advise or provide information relating to being resident in Malta and having non-EU parents come to visit for a week or so. Many thanks, Read More
Importing a Vehicle
Hi, I am thinking of importing a vehicle from the UK. The reason for this is due to personal reasons and that it seems to be cheaper to do so despite the mileage and fuel costs. How would you find out how much it would cost to import a vehicle to ... Read More
Staying and waiting for e-residence by chrisc58
Hi, Looking for a simple direct answer please. I'm not sure if this has been covered. Can someone stay beyond their current legal time period to stay in Malta while awaiting an e-residence decision/application to be processed? Regards,
Hi, Probably nothing to be honest. Depends on the different situations etc. I have read and heard after all my research that some people have waited up to 6 months before and they then were due to fly off somewhere or leave/move etc a month later ... Read More
Staying and waiting for e-residence by chrisc58
Hi, Looking for a simple direct answer please. I'm not sure if this has been covered. Can someone stay beyond their current legal time period to stay in Malta while awaiting an e-residence decision/application to be processed? Regards,
Hi Guys, I quick update, we received our letter to go and collect our cards. We applied 4 weeks ago tomorrow. Hope this information helps those still waiting. Regards, Chris Read More
Staying and waiting for e-residence by chrisc58
Hi, Looking for a simple direct answer please. I'm not sure if this has been covered. Can someone stay beyond their current legal time period to stay in Malta while awaiting an e-residence decision/application to be processed? Regards,
Hi, To confirm yes I am and my wife is non-eu but the office in Valletta said all is fine. Read More
Staying and waiting for e-residence by chrisc58
Hi, Looking for a simple direct answer please. I'm not sure if this has been covered. Can someone stay beyond their current legal time period to stay in Malta while awaiting an e-residence decision/application to be processed? Regards,
Hi, Thank you so much everyone! Regards, Read More
Staying and waiting for e-residence
Hi, Looking for a simple direct answer please. I'm not sure if this has been covered. Can someone stay beyond their current legal time period to stay in Malta while awaiting an e-residence decision/application to be processed? Regards, Read More
Started Working. When to Apply for eResidence by chrisc58
Hi all, I am a little confused. I have just started work and my wife is due to start at the same place as me next week. I am British and she is non EU. We have been in Malta for around 6-7 weeks and our understanding is that we cannot apply for ...
Hi, Thank you so much. The only thing is that my wife does not need a work permit to start working which we confirmed with ETC and the ID office. She just needs to provide our marriage certificate as proof she can work. I know that for me my ... Read More
Started Working. When to Apply for eResidence
Hi all, I am a little confused. I have just started work and my wife is due to start at the same place as me next week. I am British and she is non EU. We have been in Malta for around 6-7 weeks and our understanding is that we cannot apply for ... 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 ...
Hi, Some people like to experience life, for some people it's cheaper and more fun and for some people they prefer it or have always wanted to. There are various reasons for someone wanting to do this. Life is for living, and when someone has ... Read More
Self-Employed via a Company by chrisc58
Hi, I am from the UK and have been in Malta for 5 weeks now. I have just landed myself a role within a company but have found out it is a self employed role. How do I go about getting the information I need to apply for my eResidence to stay here ...
Hi, Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. In the UK normally they do the contract and you do the self employment part such as tax NI etc like you said. In the UK I can do it in my sleep, but here seems a little complicated. My role is a ... Read More
Self-Employed via a Company
Hi, I am from the UK and have been in Malta for 5 weeks now. I have just landed myself a role within a company but have found out it is a self employed role. How do I go about getting the information I need to apply for my eResidence to stay here ... Read More
Self-employed resident permit by EMX
Hi, I'm a non-EU national (Russian) and I'm considering moving to Malta. I'm a freelance software developer, working remotely for overseas clients, so I can work anywhere with a good Internet connection. There was a post on this forum a couple of ...
Hi, I am from the UK and have been in Malta for 5 weeks now. I have just landed myself a role within a company but have found out it is a self employed role. How do I go about getting the information I need to apply for my eResidence to stay here ... 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 ...
Hi, Agreed. The advise given in my reply is based on you having a UK registered address and a full UK driving licence. It is also based on the car being registered to you with a full MOT and tax. I advise checking everything inside and out to ... 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 ...
Hi, In relation to the insurance on the car registered in the UK. You can get a years insurance for the car and that way you don't have any worries on the length of time on the insurance. In other words, you won't be worrying about omg it ... Read More
Working in Malta - Moving from UK by jordlea
Hi guys, I am very new to this, and i've never moved away from my hometown before so moving to malta would be a massive step, At the moment i have a passport and money in my bank. I intend to make a move to malta perminant, Before i come out ...
Hi, It clearly wasn't as I discovered by talking to the authorities directly, which is what I would advise anyone to do so they are not misled and confused. Read More
Non-EU Spouse of EU Citizen - Non-EU's Family Join/Visit?
Hi, I wanted to ask a basic question and see if anyone knows or can find the information I have been hunting for. I am a British Citizen from UK and My wife is a Non-EU Citizen with me in Malta. We will be applying for e-residence soon. The ... 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 ...
Hi, Cool, thank you very much sounds straight forward. Something which has come to mind, not sure if it can be answered here or not. My wife is a non-EU citizen. We both plan to work here for a year and we will then decided to go to the UK ... 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 ...
Hi, I know this is an old topic but there seems to be some knowledgeable people here to ask my question. Currently in Malta as a tourist from the UK. I will be working soon and claiming residency here. When I go back to the UK, I am thinking of ... 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 ...
Hi all, I thought I better share this for the benefit of others who may be or will be in a similar position. We have been down to the ID cards office in Valletta today and they have confirmed that myself or my wife who is a non-EU national can ... Read More
Setting Up Shop
Hi, Yes, very cheap even I was surprised. I asked the guys (real estate agent) to confirm and they said yes it is monthly. However, would be good to get more details on it, I'm sure there are other fees involved. I have seen a few 99c stores ... Read More
Setting Up Shop
Hi all, This might be a little mad to some but it is just an idea in my head for now. Setting up a small retail shop in Malta. I have looked at rent for a fairly decent place which gave my idea a little more of a push, around 100 eur monthly. ... 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 ...
Thank you so much for your help and the information. Thank you!!!! 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 ...
Hi, That makes a little more sense. So how do I become resident? I have to be working first? or not? Full time or part time? 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 ...
But in the meantime my wife can work? or I have to be working first? 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 ...
I know that part, that part is fine for myself. Under EU rules my wife can work now without a work permit as the rights are derived from myself? How do we prove capital? we have it in cash at the moment as I need an ID card to open an account, ... 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 ...
Hi, The thing is we cannot get the residency until we are working. I am confused. According to EU rules under freedom of movement she has the same rights as me, therefore we can both work during the first 3 months. Once working you can apply for ... 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 ...
Thank you so much. This was exactly what I have read and understand. It's just with companies here asking for it, it had confused us slightly. However, a few companies were a little shocked and a bit lost when my wife mentioned she doesn't ... 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 ...
Hi, Some companies here require that you have a police conduct certificate and as this was only 2.50EUR we decided to get this to save any hassle for later. So, for companies who ask my wife for a work permit she should say she does not require ... 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 ...
Hi all, My apologies if this has been answered elsewhere but I am a little confused still. I am a UK citizen from birth with British passport. My wife is a non-EU citizen living with me in Malta. She had to get a Schengen Visa to enter (naturally) ... Read More
Trying to find work in Malta.. Living near Mosta by rrsmith1988
I am trying to find work in Malta. My name is Ryan Smith, I'm 23 and from the UK, I arrived in Malta on the 16th of May to find work, as my partner has relocated here because of work. I am currently living in Bidnija, but am looking to move ...
Hi, Old post I know. Can you please post link to list of agencies. Regards, Chris Read More
Working in Malta - Moving from UK by jordlea
Hi guys, I am very new to this, and i've never moved away from my hometown before so moving to malta would be a massive step, At the moment i have a passport and money in my bank. I intend to make a move to malta perminant, Before i come out ...
You can always ask "georgeingozo" for more information. Read More
Working in Malta - Moving from UK by jordlea
Hi guys, I am very new to this, and i've never moved away from my hometown before so moving to malta would be a massive step, At the moment i have a passport and money in my bank. I intend to make a move to malta perminant, Before i come out ...
Hi, Myself and my wife have just moved to Malta last week and finally have our internet service up and running. I can give you some basic information as to what we have discovered before and since arriving in Malta. I hope it all helps. Finding ... Read More
Short term lets by a_a
I was hoping to spend 6 to 12 months in Malta but thanks to this forum and other sources I now know that given my circumstances I have to make do with a 90 day visit. Since a long term let is out of the question I am wondering if anyone can give ...
Hi, Hope I can help. Try quicklets.com.mt I think it is or simonmamo.com. Some agencies only do a min of 6 months. Simon Mamo can do everything via email and phone but final contract signing would be upon arrival so probably best to have a hotel ... Read More
Reporting You Presence - Malta
Hi, I have tried to contact the Malta Embassy but they do not have any idea in relation to this. Do you need to report your presence in Malta when you arrive as an EU and a non EU citizen? This is done so the local authorities are aware of the ... Read More
WANTED - Apartment in Malta from June 2014
Hi, I am looking for an apartment for me and my wife from June 2014 for around 8 months. We have a budget of around 350 EUR (this would be max if possible). Including internet and furnished. Areas we are looking at are in and around ... Read More
Short term lets by a_a
I was hoping to spend 6 to 12 months in Malta but thanks to this forum and other sources I now know that given my circumstances I have to make do with a 90 day visit. Since a long term let is out of the question I am wondering if anyone can give ...
Hi, My understanding is min wage which is around 700 EUR full-time and part-time would be half this depending on hours (monthly). I can only guess as I am not living in Malta as yet but (not inc. rent) I would suggest around 100 EUR a month for ... Read More
Concerning a question about my Schengen visa application. by owais.truefriend
I am from Karachi, Pakistan and I am applying for the Finland (friends/family visit) visa though the Netherlands embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan. While filling my visa application form I got some questions in my mind so I thought it is better to ...
Hi, I would like to hopefully get some assistance. My wife and I are travelling to Malta soon however, there are no direct flights and we have to transfer somewhere within the EU. My wife will be applying for a Schengen Visa (I do not require ... Read More
Opening a bank account as non-residents by kenkenif
Hi everyone, My wife and I will be moving to Malta quite soon (I am British and she is Russian). We really need a bank account set up as soon as possible in Malta, but I have read many posts of how difficult it is to open a bank account for ...
Hi, I have since read some more posts and I agree, this seems to be a common process. Let the banks do it. Regards, Read More
Moving to Malta! Could need some advice, please! :) by JackieGold
Hallo everybody! I am a German music teacher and I finally decided to move to Malta! I saved up some money and learned to speak a bit Maltese. But now more and more questions come to my mind every day. Questions like: 1. I have to decide very ...
Hi, Thank you so much will be applying as soon as possible. Will tart my cv up. Do you know their pay and recruitment process by any chance? Location easy to get to? Regards, Read More
Opening a bank account as non-residents by kenkenif
Hi everyone, My wife and I will be moving to Malta quite soon (I am British and she is Russian). We really need a bank account set up as soon as possible in Malta, but I have read many posts of how difficult it is to open a bank account for ...
Hi, I have phoned my bank in UK. I am currently abroad and then travelling to Malta. My bank have advised that I write in to them and ask for a status inquiry costing me 拢10. They will then send a letter to my home address in the UK. Not an issue ... Read More
Opening a bank account as non-residents by kenkenif
Hi everyone, My wife and I will be moving to Malta quite soon (I am British and she is Russian). We really need a bank account set up as soon as possible in Malta, but I have read many posts of how difficult it is to open a bank account for ...
Hi, That's good to know, I will ensure I have a reference beforehand to take with me. The funds are not an issue, it is more an issue about opening up the account in the first place. Sometimes seems like a catch 22. I will have a copy of a utility ... Read More
Opening a bank account as non-residents by kenkenif
Hi everyone, My wife and I will be moving to Malta quite soon (I am British and she is Russian). We really need a bank account set up as soon as possible in Malta, but I have read many posts of how difficult it is to open a bank account for ...
Hi, Thank you so much for the information. I have heard that Banif will open an account without references and it takes 20 minutes, but is this also true for non-residents? Thanks, Read More
bank account with no reference by corvaccio
I need to open a bank account here in Malta but I have no previous account in my home country. Is it possible? I know that will be long and difficult but can be achieved?
Hi, I am also looking at bank accounts in Malta. I am not in Malta as yet but wish to be prepared. I am living abroad away from my home country, UK. I have a bank account with Barclays and have discovered they may have a branch in Malta. Do you ... Read More
Opening a bank account as non-residents by kenkenif
Hi everyone, My wife and I will be moving to Malta quite soon (I am British and she is Russian). We really need a bank account set up as soon as possible in Malta, but I have read many posts of how difficult it is to open a bank account for ...
Hi, I am also looking at bank accounts in Malta. I am not in Malta as yet but wish to be prepared. I am living abroad away from my home country, UK. I have a bank account with Barclays and have discovered they may have a branch in Malta. Do you ... Read More
Maltese Culture & Society
Hi, I am interested to find out the culture and society of Malta. Any ideas and experiences are welcome. Is it like UK? Is it warm and friendly? Polite? Similar to UK or Italy? Many thanks, Read More
Moving to Malta! Could need some advice, please! :) by JackieGold
Hallo everybody! I am a German music teacher and I finally decided to move to Malta! I saved up some money and learned to speak a bit Maltese. But now more and more questions come to my mind every day. Questions like: 1. I have to decide very ...
Thank you so much for that, it increases my confidence in finding a job. Read More
rental agreement by scubaboy
Does anyone have a rental agreement that they can scan in and send to me. A colleague of mine needs one so that he can rent out his apartment. Just want to either have one by scan that we can change unless anyone has one in word format.. pm for ...
Hi, Same here please. Many thanks, Read More
Betterware - Malta
Hi, I am planning to move to Malta and would like some advice and ideas from everyone. While looking for work I am planning to maybe do Betterware. I have done something similar in the past when was out of work and it helped a lot. It's a ... Read More
Moving to Malta! Could need some advice, please! :) by JackieGold
Hallo everybody! I am a German music teacher and I finally decided to move to Malta! I saved up some money and learned to speak a bit Maltese. But now more and more questions come to my mind every day. Questions like: 1. I have to decide very ...
Hi, I am new here and wanted to get various ideas and advice. I am planning to move to Malta with my wife. I am a British Citizen from birth. The advise I wanted was this. I have been applying for jobs from outside of Malta for some months and ... Read More