jakanfinne
Finnish expat in Ireland
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Registration: 14 March 2014
Rush hour driving
Im living in Xemxija, and it takes me around 20 minutes to drive to St Julians using the new coastal road. On rush hour, the bottleneck starts around Pembroke or directly after the new Coastal road ends. Im usually leaving around 6.30am to work, ... Read More
Commuting from Gozo to Malta
Yeah.im aware of the cheaper fares. They are still like 8 eurs per day. My concern is mostly is there sufficient parking place in Cirkewwa, and is it safe to leave the car there overnight? Read More
Commuting from Gozo to Malta
Recently i have been starting to think ab. moving to Gozo. Ferrytickets are quit expensive w the car, so i heard some people park their cars in Cirkewwa and travel as foot passanger to Gozo. Is this a good option, is there parking place in ... Read More
Request for credit/debit card for online shopping by RASTAVIPER
I make most of my tickets booking or gadgets shopping through internet and I am searching for a credit or debit card that I could use with PayPal. Currently I have a bank account at HSBC , but I am not willing to apply with them for a card as their ...
i can vouch for Skrill aswell, have been using it many many years, and works perfectly everywhere! Read More
virtu ferries -issues due to crash
Was just in LIDL Zejtun, and it was almost out of fresh stuff, vegetables, fish, meat etc. They told that there lorry from Italy is stucked there because of this aswell. Read More
Red light - police ticket
Yeah, it will take up to five weeks before the actual fine is posted. Strange that i cant find anything official ab. the red light fine, 250 eur was mentioned in 2011 in some news articles as to be implemented soon, but after that nothing in media, ... Read More
Red light - police ticket
I was littlebit sleepy this morning and drove through a red light (it was just changed to red). My mistake and i admit it was wrong.. There was a police with his bicycle who stopped me and i got a fine (contravention). Now when i ahve googled a ... Read More
Changing address to ID card
What do i need for this? Emailed them 3 weeks ago, and havent heard anything back. Thanks! EDIT: Found some year old threads, some of them stated that application need to be resubmitted, someone was able to do it on the spot etc.. Read More
Go Malta - using 3rd party Adsl modem by jakanfinne
Has anyone experience on this and the router/modem setting? We have propably the so called adsl/vdsl password that is needed to establishe the connection to Gos server, but as what it comes to other info, they dont want to provide it to us. We want ...
Yeah, i have those details, but modem is not connecting, its propably some of the other setting that needs to be changed, and i cant login to the Go modem with the default admin password, since it has been changed by Go. Read More
Go Malta - using 3rd party Adsl modem
Has anyone experience on this and the router/modem setting? We have propably the so called adsl/vdsl password that is needed to establishe the connection to Gos server, but as what it comes to other info, they dont want to provide it to us. We want ... Read More
Bringing your pet to Malta - a success story! by SillyPennyP
I imported my faithful family dog into Malta today and it was really very simple. Microchipped, passported, vaccinated against rabies and send off for a permit to travel (which we asked for but they never sent so I had to wait 15 minutes for a vet ...
Comp to that.. Used them aswell to get my cat here :) Read More
Gas bottles
Can these be bought from servicestations etc? Living in Qawra, and i have seen the gastruck couple of times here, but i think its arriving quite early, and working in shifts so not going to be here when it drives by. I have a car, so i can drive ... Read More
anyone on here from ireland that made the move? by dingdangdoo
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sure, just sent you an pm :) Read More
anyone on here from ireland that made the move? by dingdangdoo
:)
I moved from Ireland 6 months ago. Originally im from Finland, but lived last 7 years in Ireland :) Took my cat and my belongings with me and made the move :) Read More
Interested in hearing about your experiences as a new Expat in Malta.
I have been here in Malta 4 mths now, moved from Ireland, but im originally from Finland. I have been living in quite many countries before, Sweden, Ireland, Netherlands and Turkey, so im adapting well to different cultures etc :) 1 month before i ... Read More
Credit card in Malta
I moved to Malta 3mths ago, and i have bank account etc opened. Didnt bother to apply for a credit card after reading the deposit requirements etc with the banks. Then i found UK company called Yes Card that operates here in Malta.. i wont post a ... Read More
Car oil etc change price
Hi, just bought my first car (old one though) here in Malta. I thought that it is a good idea to give it oil and filter change, and check and topup all the other liquids aswell. Whats the price i should expect for an 1.4 Mazda 323 1995 oil and ... Read More
Internet and phone contract - Go or Melita? by Rico29
Hi there I just asked in a Go store about their internet conditions & they would need 3 months in advance plus a credit card guarantee for the contract - is this something common for Malta or just Go does it? Let me know if Go is better or worse ...
New try to customer services.20 mins at the queue currently.. this company seems not to be wanting any more money from its customers... Read More
Internet and phone contract - Go or Melita? by Rico29
Hi there I just asked in a Go store about their internet conditions & they would need 3 months in advance plus a credit card guarantee for the contract - is this something common for Malta or just Go does it? Let me know if Go is better or worse ...
Called Melita on monday to get my tv package changed to XL package. This was promised to be done yesterday It isnt done. Cant get through via phone, just queued 20 mins, same as yesterday. Tickets created via MyMelita are not answered. Great ... Read More
Vodafone postpay
Thank you, i have a Melita Internet and tv bill written on my name, that should be enough? Read More
Vodafone postpay
Does anyone have a Vodafone postpay (billpay) subscription here. I麓m currently in their prepaid plan, but want to change to postpay due travelling and because i dont want to topup all the time. What was the process and paperwork included? I ... Read More
Cat from UK to Malta by scubaboy
Ok not often i actually ask something on here... I have a Cat in the UK that i need to get to Malta. I have spoken to a really nice person at airmalta who have stated that I need to speak to Wexco, their Agents in the UK. I have a cat Passport and ...
Hi, everything went very smoothly. I used company called MultiCargo in Dublin, since my cat was too big to be transported in the cabin, and needed to be sent via cargo. The cost for that was quite expensive, 650 eur + vet.fees and cages, so the ... Read More
Residence ID card and photo by jakanfinne
Going to Valletta tomorrow and leave my application for the E-Residence card. how about the photos, do i need to take some passport photos with me? I read somewhere that they actually take the photos in the building nowadays? How are the queues ...
Just back from the office, the photo was taken there :) Read More
Residence ID card and photo by jakanfinne
Going to Valletta tomorrow and leave my application for the E-Residence card. how about the photos, do i need to take some passport photos with me? I read somewhere that they actually take the photos in the building nowadays? How are the queues ...
going to play safe just in case, is there any shops in Valletta who can take some photos around 9am? Read More
Residence ID card and photo by jakanfinne
Going to Valletta tomorrow and leave my application for the E-Residence card. how about the photos, do i need to take some passport photos with me? I read somewhere that they actually take the photos in the building nowadays? How are the queues ...
My friend who is EU citizen just said that they took the photo just couple of weeks ago? Read More
Residence ID card and photo
Going to Valletta tomorrow and leave my application for the E-Residence card. how about the photos, do i need to take some passport photos with me? I read somewhere that they actually take the photos in the building nowadays? How are the queues ... Read More
Malta public transport by driznar
Hi, I'm moving to Malta in about ten days. Since I'll be working in Sliema, I was wondering about the commute options to Sliema. Realtors told me Sliema is supposed to be the most expensive place on the island to live in, so I'm looking ...
Im commuting from Bugibba daily to St Julians, and the trip usually takes 20 to 30 mins. Havent had any difficulties so far. The bus 12 runs every 10-15 mins or so aswell, or you can take bus 222 from Imhasel stop aswell.. its approx 15mins walk ... Read More
Cat from UK to Malta by scubaboy
Ok not often i actually ask something on here... I have a Cat in the UK that i need to get to Malta. I have spoken to a really nice person at airmalta who have stated that I need to speak to Wexco, their Agents in the UK. I have a cat Passport and ...
I dont have any problems to get my cat in Malta, hopefully your cat will find its forever home soon. When i took my cat, i decided that he has found his forever home with me, and im taking with him everywhere i move. (despite the cost) He is family ... Read More
Smart TV advice please. by GuestPoster566
Hi, I need some personal recommendations please. Like many of you, I watch internet TV via a tablet or laptop and HDMI connector. I聮m getting a little fed up, especially as Lynn has to ask me to change channels etc. every time. So, does anyone know ...
I just purchased the ntv package w all UK and Scandinavian channels, and it is working fine in my pc and my Android Tv box w XBMC connected to the tv.. Costs 25 eur p/month but i now have all UK + Scandinavian channels for that price :) Read More
Cargo terminal at Malta airport - pet vet check by jakanfinne
Hi, my cat will be arriving on 1.5.2014 and i was told that the insepction will be held by vet in a cargo hall, 1.5km from the airport terminal.. does anyone know where this is excactly located.. Asked from the information at the airport, but they ...
Thanks, will call them at the morning :) Read More
Cargo terminal at Malta airport - pet vet check by jakanfinne
Hi, my cat will be arriving on 1.5.2014 and i was told that the insepction will be held by vet in a cargo hall, 1.5km from the airport terminal.. does anyone know where this is excactly located.. Asked from the information at the airport, but they ...
Just checked the timetables, it seem to be Lufthansas own flight, hopefully the vet arrives in time.. My cat will be leaving Dublin the night before, will be staying overnight in Frankfurt, and then travelling in the morning to Malta. Im quite ... Read More
Cargo terminal at Malta airport - pet vet check by jakanfinne
Hi, my cat will be arriving on 1.5.2014 and i was told that the insepction will be held by vet in a cargo hall, 1.5km from the airport terminal.. does anyone know where this is excactly located.. Asked from the information at the airport, but they ...
Ah, grand, i know where the Lidl is, and im quite sure i have seen the cargo building aswell. Thanks for your help! Read More
Cargo terminal at Malta airport - pet vet check by jakanfinne
Hi, my cat will be arriving on 1.5.2014 and i was told that the insepction will be held by vet in a cargo hall, 1.5km from the airport terminal.. does anyone know where this is excactly located.. Asked from the information at the airport, but they ...
Will take a taxi propably, dont have a car Read More
Cargo terminal at Malta airport - pet vet check by jakanfinne
Hi, my cat will be arriving on 1.5.2014 and i was told that the insepction will be held by vet in a cargo hall, 1.5km from the airport terminal.. does anyone know where this is excactly located.. Asked from the information at the airport, but they ...
Hi, the cat is arriving w Lufthansa flight, is it still the same location? Read More
Cargo terminal at Malta airport - pet vet check
Hi, my cat will be arriving on 1.5.2014 and i was told that the insepction will be held by vet in a cargo hall, 1.5km from the airport terminal.. does anyone know where this is excactly located.. Asked from the information at the airport, but they ... Read More
Cat from UK to Malta by scubaboy
Ok not often i actually ask something on here... I have a Cat in the UK that i need to get to Malta. I have spoken to a really nice person at airmalta who have stated that I need to speak to Wexco, their Agents in the UK. I have a cat Passport and ...
Hello again, decided to ship my cat from Ireland to Malta via a company.. They charge around 600 eur for it, but much more stress free for me, and possibly for my cat aswell. When pickung up my cat, where do i do that in Malta? I read somewhere that ... Read More
Internet and phone contract - Go or Melita? by Rico29
Hi there I just asked in a Go store about their internet conditions & they would need 3 months in advance plus a credit card guarantee for the contract - is this something common for Malta or just Go does it? Let me know if Go is better or worse ...
Thanks for the answers.. i called Go, and they told me that if i agree to pay with credit card, there is no deposit. :) and i agree, the channels are absolutly rubbish.. Read More
Internet and phone contract - Go or Melita? by Rico29
Hi there I just asked in a Go store about their internet conditions & they would need 3 months in advance plus a credit card guarantee for the contract - is this something common for Malta or just Go does it? Let me know if Go is better or worse ...
So.. im coming there next month, and working remotely first couple of months, and do not get the id card.. Can i still get the internet and telly with my EU passport and rental agreement? And the deposit.. i see different amounts from 70-200 ... Read More
Cat from UK to Malta by scubaboy
Ok not often i actually ask something on here... I have a Cat in the UK that i need to get to Malta. I have spoken to a really nice person at airmalta who have stated that I need to speak to Wexco, their Agents in the UK. I have a cat Passport and ...
to answer my own question, i phoned Lufthansa, and there is no problem to take my cat in the cabin w from Dublin, and the cost is 75 eur for that. Im going to get a rabies vaccination and pet passport tomorrow (my cat is already chipped) and after ... Read More
Cat from UK to Malta by scubaboy
Ok not often i actually ask something on here... I have a Cat in the UK that i need to get to Malta. I have spoken to a really nice person at airmalta who have stated that I need to speak to Wexco, their Agents in the UK. I have a cat Passport and ...
Hi, im concidering to move to Malta aswell from Ireland, and have been checking to bring my cat w me with Lufthansa. I dont find any info from them that they wouldnt accomodate my needs (cat in cabin or in cargo) from Ireland/UK and the fees are ... Read More
Moving to Malta
Hi, is there any post here that would include detailed instructions what to do when coming to Malta. What do i need to apply in what order etc? It might happen that im moving there at the end of next month, and need to start the paperwork there ... Read More
Malta and SEPA
Has Malta started to use SEPA nowadays? Aka can your employer pay salaries etc using IBAN and BIC nr's? If yes, is there any reasons to open a Maltese bank account anymore? I can just use my account from another EU state that complies with Sepa ... Read More
Cat from UK to Malta by scubaboy
Ok not often i actually ask something on here... I have a Cat in the UK that i need to get to Malta. I have spoken to a really nice person at airmalta who have stated that I need to speak to Wexco, their Agents in the UK. I have a cat Passport and ...
Hi, im concidering to move to Malta aswell, living in Ireland with a cat. I deffo want to take him with me. I have 2 options 1) Driving down there.. dont know how many days and what routes that would take? 2) Ship the cat as cargo, after reading ... Read More