drael
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Registration: 01 May 2014
2d/3d Graphics Artist
Hi, I'm an ex game developer. Environment artist. I'll be moving to Malta permanently early summer this year. Let me know what kind of work you are interested in. I've worked for both Microsoft and Sony creating level art for PlayStation ... Read More
flying with a cold/sinusitis by stef88
Hi guys.. Not to do with living in Malta I just wanted to ask has anyone ever flown with congestion if so what happened and does anyone have any tips? I had flu last week and sinusitis this week. I've been on antibiotics and a steroid nasal ...
Oh, we bought the shots (miniatures) at the 'duty free' in the airport. It's always on offer, 5 for 10 euro. (or 4, can't remember). Yeah, wouldn't dare consider to purchase on our Ryan air journey. Symptoms would've ... Read More
flying with a cold/sinusitis by stef88
Hi guys.. Not to do with living in Malta I just wanted to ask has anyone ever flown with congestion if so what happened and does anyone have any tips? I had flu last week and sinusitis this week. I've been on antibiotics and a steroid nasal ...
There's few things worse than feeling ill before flight. I just recently returned from Malta feeling like I was going to collapse! The night before flying, I was attacked, over, and over, by mosquitoes and had no sleep because of it. My whole ... Read More
Blogs for 2014
I'd vote: http://www.vevesworld.com/ Sometimes the posts are a tad 'wishy washy'. But her heart is in the right place, and she has proved helpful to me on occasion. EDIT: It would be useful if you could link to those blogs, OP. Read More
English Course 3 months and then I want to find work even seasonal by MatteoT
Hello ! My name is Matteo , I live in Padua , I'm 30 , and I'am booking an English course in Sliema 2-3 months from mid- February . Finished the course I would stop in Malta , at least until September . I work as a Product Designer , but I ...
If you're willing to do 'any' work, whilst you work towards your dream of becoming a designer, then I wish you all the very best. Malta is a beautiful island, and an excellent place to find peace of mind, and make your dreams a ... Read More
English Course 3 months and then I want to find work even seasonal by MatteoT
Hello ! My name is Matteo , I live in Padua , I'm 30 , and I'am booking an English course in Sliema 2-3 months from mid- February . Finished the course I would stop in Malta , at least until September . I work as a Product Designer , but I ...
Hi, Your field of work is similar to mine. I tried to find work in Malta, but it's tough. If you are happy to do menial work and enjoy the life style here, then great. I have taken the self employed route and sell my work via various outlets ... Read More
shipping companies by ssrs2906
Hi I'm planning to move to Malta at the end of June/ early July. I was wondering if anyone can recommend a removals company and if you could share your experiences? Thanks S
Thanks for that link Foxglove. I just checked that site out....very helpful to know. Favorited :) David Read More
Renting / leasing a bar in malta by Mgs1982uk
Hi all, Firstly a quick introduction, I run a successful pub restaurant in the uk for one of the big companies and I have been giving some serious thought to relocating to Malta in the next 2 years. I have a fiancee and a 2 year old daughter. My ...
Hi MGS, What you are saying is very correct regarding standards, upkeep etc. I have had a bar and a nightclub in Romania. Both very successful, and still running to this day (I sold them into family there - couldn't live there). Everyone said ... Read More
Job search by Emmaspoon
Is it best to start applying for jobs shortly before leaving the uk or wait until we arrive in Malta
"They are also, generally, very poor in responding to emails at the best of times." - That. In my preparation to move from the UK to Malta, I've sent countless emails out for jobs and general inquiries. I got a reply from one (an ... Read More
working as a waiter in Malta, do you get tips? by mauro1975
Hi everyone, just wondering if anybody here has any experience in the restaurant industry, do you get any tips on top of your salary??Obviously provided that you are giving good service ;-) Thanks in advance..
I currently have a part time job washing dishes 'behind the scenes'. It's hot, messy, very busy and I'm not treated too good either. Also, I get less pay than the waitresses in the restaurant. I go home late in the night covered in ... Read More
Self Employed Deductions by mantasmo
Hey, Does anyone know which expenses can be deducted from my revenue when calculating income tax as a self employed/occupied person? Let's say that I do contract work as a freelancer and only work with clients from abroad. Live in Malta and ...
I agree, please do. Such information before moving would be very helpful to me. Thanks, David Read More
Money by Emmaspoon
What amount of funds is sensible to bring over in the beginning, I know a deposit and rent we will need but worried we may not find work immediately so an idea of price of living would be great so I can work out a budget
Hi Emma, My wife and I also plan to move to Malta soon. We have lived in a few countries for extended periods of time and ALWAYS have had sufficient funds in reserve should things go south. In all honesty, I wish I could just 'up and do ... Read More
living in malta - any advise on living here full time? by mbanarch
Hi ladies and gents in currently in Malta while i type this. i am currently serving in the British armed forces and have 5 years until i leave. ill be 42 then and looking at retiring to Malta on my army pension which will be about 1200 euro a ...
Hi, Do you have a property in the UK? - if so, why not rent it in the future to provide extra income on top of the pension. Advice on living in Malta full time? - we'd need more details really. If I had some spare cash saved, I'd open a ... Read More
Looking to meet people and looking for work in Gozo! by ga_walker
Just moved here last week from England I'm 22 and looking to meet people and also looking to find a job!
Hi, If your profession is I.T., you have a lot of opportunities in Malta. But I.T. is a broad term. Malta is a hub for online gaming (mostly gambling). The video game industry has recently been given great incentives by the Maltese Government ... Read More
Malta is Not UK and stop comparing........Stop trying to Change Malta by Maltese by Birth
Too many people especially from the UK keep on comparing Malta to UK its not, things are different - mostly better, that being the reason many people come to live in Malta. And yes many jobs are for Maltese, that's the way it is, nothing you ...
Myself and my wife have been to Malta twice. And we wish to live there in the foreseeable future. We are from the UK also..... I'll admit, I didn't want to come on that first holiday, for my own reasons. Having been to Malta twice now, and ... Read More
Eastern European gangs instilling fear in Sliema! by ricky
Hi all, please be aware that Eastern European gang crime is on a massive increase at the moment! Sadly the police are not in a situation to respond appropriatly. It has been weeks since I have seen a policeman on beat in Sliema and local wardens ...
I personally think the title was just meant to not upset anyone, as, at the end of the day, most of us know it's Romanians. And for the record, my wife is Romanian. She hates to be painted with the same brush and is often embarrassed to say ... Read More
A new life for us ....hopefully by Janmel
Hi my name is Janet and me, the hubby and our 3 kids are planning on settling in Malta . The business in England is up for sale and the house will be shortly as this will probably sell quickly . There is the worry about the kids as they have friends ...
i wish i could go to school to make friends sadly im 16 years too old ....lolHahaha..... When my wife and I get to Malta, I'l send you a PM! :) (Evening drinks and BBQ's will be social time for us - other than that, we'll be in the ... Read More
X box needs fixing!!!
If you buy a tray, be sure it's for the correct model. As the 360 is available in the older large format, and the slim version. (I think there is a newer one too!). - David Read More
X box needs fixing!!!
Hi, If it's a 360, the trays are available on ebay (from the states), for about 20 euro inc postage. They are easy to fit if you're handy with a screwdriver. I'm in the UK, so I don't know of anywhere in Malta (yet) that could do ... Read More
SPIDERS! - advice for an arachnophobe :( by drael
HI, Myself and my wife fell in love with Malta last year. It was almost love at first bite for my wife. The climate, the food, the friendly locals. On our first visit, we stayed in a lovely penthouse in Marsascala, overlooking the bay. Beautiful. ...
Woohoo! That's great relief for me. So, no more UK sized winter baddies hiding behind a closed door then? Thanks for the replies, David Read More
Eastern European gangs instilling fear in Sliema! by ricky
Hi all, please be aware that Eastern European gang crime is on a massive increase at the moment! Sadly the police are not in a situation to respond appropriatly. It has been weeks since I have seen a policeman on beat in Sliema and local wardens ...
I'm used to these 'gangs'. I ran a nightclub in Eastern Europe. I had groups of gangs 'befriend' me. They'd pay me to keep open 'after hours', so they'd have their private parties. And before you ask, saying no, ... Read More
SPIDERS! - advice for an arachnophobe :( by drael
HI, Myself and my wife fell in love with Malta last year. It was almost love at first bite for my wife. The climate, the food, the friendly locals. On our first visit, we stayed in a lovely penthouse in Marsascala, overlooking the bay. Beautiful. ...
Thanks...sounds to good to be true though :) Read More
SPIDERS! - advice for an arachnophobe :(
HI, Myself and my wife fell in love with Malta last year. It was almost love at first bite for my wife. The climate, the food, the friendly locals. On our first visit, we stayed in a lovely penthouse in Marsascala, overlooking the bay. Beautiful. ... Read More
lots of questions....hopefully you have some answers? by adalai
Hi good evening, My partner and I are english and have been living now in Holland for 5 years and plan to move to beautiful Malta this October, We have applied for lots of jobs so we are confident something will come up but we seem to be facing ...
Hi Rob, Thanks for the information. This forum can be a goldmine :) I hope you find work soon. It's good at least that your partner has found work. Selling boat trips eh? - I would have jumped at the wheel and sailed into the sunset!! hahaaa Read More
lots of questions....hopefully you have some answers? by adalai
Hi good evening, My partner and I are english and have been living now in Holland for 5 years and plan to move to beautiful Malta this October, We have applied for lots of jobs so we are confident something will come up but we seem to be facing ...
A nice, positive reply, Terry. Regarding that call centre work, are you referring to banks? Or something else? Could you provide any links to apply to? I did find some at one point but don't recall where. My wife and I are just gearing up now ... Read More
Reciprocal Healthcare Agreement (RHA) - some questions by drael
Hi, I've read this forum: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=370643 But I still have a couple of questions going round my head. I'm a UK citizen, wishing to move to Malta towards the end of this year with my wife (who is ...
Thanks George, All very helpful. We're compiling a written folder full of all this information as a 'one stop' guide once we are closer to our move. The help from the members of this forum is proving most valuable, Cheers and have a ... Read More
Reciprocal Healthcare Agreement (RHA) - some questions by drael
Hi, I've read this forum: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=370643 But I still have a couple of questions going round my head. I'm a UK citizen, wishing to move to Malta towards the end of this year with my wife (who is ...
I see. Thanks for that. Though the UK has a RHA agreement with Romania, my Romanian wife is married to a UK citizen soon to be entitled to healthcare via RHA in Malta....yet she won't be covered under it...see where I'm going with this! ... Read More
Reciprocal Healthcare Agreement (RHA) - some questions by drael
Hi, I've read this forum: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=370643 But I still have a couple of questions going round my head. I'm a UK citizen, wishing to move to Malta towards the end of this year with my wife (who is ...
Thanks for the help everyone. Toonarmy - that's helpful, I didn't know this. Redmik - Thanks for the link, I was browsing yesterday to find that information but couldn't! Thank you. Georgeingozo - Romania is an EU member state (having ... Read More
Reciprocal Healthcare Agreement (RHA) - some questions by drael
Hi, I've read this forum: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=370643 But I still have a couple of questions going round my head. I'm a UK citizen, wishing to move to Malta towards the end of this year with my wife (who is ...
George and Redmik, Thanks very much, that's helped clear that up. Would my wife be covered under my RHA entitlement? (she is Romanian), or will she need separate health cover? I read that it is 3 months to stay in Malta as job seekers? (But ... Read More
Reciprocal Healthcare Agreement (RHA) - some questions by drael
Hi, I've read this forum: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=370643 But I still have a couple of questions going round my head. I'm a UK citizen, wishing to move to Malta towards the end of this year with my wife (who is ...
Thanks Redmik, My fault, I didn't clarify my question. Although my wife hopes to be employed before moving to Malta, it may not be the case. As for me, I will be self employed, but clients will be few until I am established in my field of ... Read More
Reciprocal Healthcare Agreement (RHA) - some questions
Hi, I've read this forum: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=370643 But I still have a couple of questions going round my head. I'm a UK citizen, wishing to move to Malta towards the end of this year with my wife (who is ... Read More
British TV (news etc) in Malta? by RoyR5085
Can you advise of what TV channels are available in Malta and to whether we can receive any British TV? I have seen this too but not sure about it either? britishtv24.com/ We have been offered to sign up to a TV package with melita.com but if ...
Hahahahaha, that's just hilarious!! I never watched any Maltese TV while holidaying there, now I wish I had! :-D Read More
British TV (news etc) in Malta? by RoyR5085
Can you advise of what TV channels are available in Malta and to whether we can receive any British TV? I have seen this too but not sure about it either? britishtv24.com/ We have been offered to sign up to a TV package with melita.com but if ...
Funny the things we miss eh?! I lived in Eastern Europe for a number of years, and although I couldn't give a fig about British TV while living in the UK, after some time living abroad, I found myself downloading shows I'd never watched ... Read More
Best area for an expat family to live??? by lindseyb
Hello All, So my visit to Malta is fast approaching - 6 days woo hoo. Anyway we have a few things organised but would like to ask you all if there is a better area for an expat family so we can go there to check it out? Many Thanks in advance, ...
Hi Redmik, Marsaskala is also the choice for my wife and me, and are considering options to open a bar there should our initial ideas regarding work/business not work out. We've been to Malta twice, but didn't get chance to see Gozo. If ... Read More
Transfering personal belongings to Malta by zer0Index
Hi all, It's almost my time to move to Malta. Just a couple of weeks remaining, and I still haven't 100% figured out how to transport my personal stuff. The "Personal Stuff" is my PC, Consoles, Games and Speakers. So basically ...
I've shipped abroad a good few times and never paid more than 拢1000. The most we ever shipped was 6 cubic meters. We always packed our belongings (clothes, expensive electrical s, small personal items and kitchen wares) ourselves into ... Read More
working as a waiter in Malta, do you get tips? by mauro1975
Hi everyone, just wondering if anybody here has any experience in the restaurant industry, do you get any tips on top of your salary??Obviously provided that you are giving good service ;-) Thanks in advance..
I just wanted to share something here. For the most part, found the service in restaurants good to very good. With the occasional low point. If there is a euro or two away from a note then we'd leave it as a tip. There was one restaurant ... Read More
Catnip anti mosquito. by GuestPoster566
Now this could be fun, especially on Malta. Catnip is a natural mosquito repellent. In August 2010, entomologists at Iowa State University reported to the American Chemical Society that catnip is ten times more effective than DEET, the chemical ...
This is all very interesting. I am a mozzie magnet yet eat no sugar at all. However, I do get hot and overheated very easily, and constantly feel 'sticky' in warm weather. I just feel like a glowing, moisture laden lump, standing out like a ... Read More
Proof economic self sufficency by miker7
I'm EU citizen and in the preperation to get the e-Residence ID Card. My previous plan was to get it with self employment but the self sufficency route looks at the moment easier. My bank isn't in malta and doesn't send bank statements as they are ...
Thank you very much Georgeingozo and Redmik, this helps me a lot. Best regards, David Read More
Proof economic self sufficency by miker7
I'm EU citizen and in the preperation to get the e-Residence ID Card. My previous plan was to get it with self employment but the self sufficency route looks at the moment easier. My bank isn't in malta and doesn't send bank statements as they are ...
Sorry to hijack a slightly old thread, I thought it better than starting another, new one. If my wife and I wanted to declare self sufficiency (which we think is best in case the 3 month period is not long enough to find work...though I do plan to ... Read More
Health insurance fallback by miker7
I'm looking for a health insurance but from what I have found online most of them have negative reviews. Like Cigna which some linked here - on wiki it states: The CNA has determined that Cigna denies roughly 39.6% of all claims (compared to ...
Hi Ricky, Is it a fixed amount payable or a dependent % on income? And SSC? - is that purely for healthcare or does it include anything else? (for example dentists/optitians) Thank you, David Read More
Health insurance fallback by miker7
I'm looking for a health insurance but from what I have found online most of them have negative reviews. Like Cigna which some linked here - on wiki it states: The CNA has determined that Cigna denies roughly 39.6% of all claims (compared to ...
"If your health is not that good or you think it might get worse while here in Malta make sure you get into the public health system. You can still have affordable private health insurance if you are under 60 years. Over 60 it gets very ... Read More
Health insurance fallback by miker7
I'm looking for a health insurance but from what I have found online most of them have negative reviews. Like Cigna which some linked here - on wiki it states: The CNA has determined that Cigna denies roughly 39.6% of all claims (compared to ...
That's superb, Thanks very much for the links Matt. Sometimes I get a little lost in the forum, there's a lot of information, and unless I spend time reading every thread, I'm sometime left unsure as to what is/isn't correct. Sorry ... Read More
Health insurance fallback by miker7
I'm looking for a health insurance but from what I have found online most of them have negative reviews. Like Cigna which some linked here - on wiki it states: The CNA has determined that Cigna denies roughly 39.6% of all claims (compared to ...
Hi, I hope you don't mind be jumping into this thread? Ricky, may I ask how the public healthcare system is considered? I have read very good things about healthcare in Malta (not sure if that related to the private sector though). My wife and ... Read More
The Maltese way of living and doing things by PMgirl
Dear all, I need some advice. I have been in Malta for just one week but now I feel that so far for me Malta has been a great disappointment. I came here intending to stay for a year, but what I went thru for just one week makes me feel like Malta ...
Reading this thread has made me think of the similarities of when I lived and had business in Romania. A country I have had dealings with for over 15 years. In turn, it also reminds me of a chat with an English lady who works in a bar in Marsascala ... Read More
Learning Maltese? by RoyR5085
I am just curious but as expat learnt the Maltese language since moving to Malta or using the language in every day life...do the Maltese people have an expectation that you should do?
Hi Matt, Hahaha Spag Bol...I'm waiting for my wife to come home with the ingredients to cook it tonight also! The book is great and highly recommended, if you can find it! It's called: Pocket Dictionary and Phrase book: English - Maltese ... Read More
Learning Maltese? by RoyR5085
I am just curious but as expat learnt the Maltese language since moving to Malta or using the language in every day life...do the Maltese people have an expectation that you should do?
Great! Thanks very much for the link Mike, I've Favorited it, and will set aside some evenings to give it a go :-) Read More
Target Practice ...so very cruel!!
oh dear. This saddens me no end. I have seen terrible animal cruelty in the European countries I have lived in...Romania being by far the worst, most horrific/shocking I have ever known. It seems no matter where I wish to live, I end up witnessing ... Read More
Learning Maltese? by RoyR5085
I am just curious but as expat learnt the Maltese language since moving to Malta or using the language in every day life...do the Maltese people have an expectation that you should do?
In our preparations to move, we have acquired a book to learn Maltese. To Matt, I used to run two customer focused business (a chill out bar and night club in Romania). These we're frequented mostly by 'trendy' westernized young ... Read More
Residency - Timeline by MovingToTheMed
[color=#1212EC]We are hoping to move to Malta in September/October this year and have been looking into this since February. Our original plan was to come across and immediately complete the legalities (e-card, car registration, social security ...
Hi Matt, That's great news! Please keep me updated on your Malta progress, I'm going to send you a PM with my email, as I'd like to keep in touch, and hopefully meet up once we get there. We'll take you out to the lobster bar for a late night :-) Read More
Fitness and Nutrition Partner
Hi Willo, I'd be interested to hear further plans regarding this. Although I intend to start my own business in Malta (interior design), my wife has expressed an interest in the fitness industry. Send me a direct message, and I'll give you my ... Read More
Residency - Timeline by MovingToTheMed
[color=#1212EC]We are hoping to move to Malta in September/October this year and have been looking into this since February. Our original plan was to come across and immediately complete the legalities (e-card, car registration, social security ...
Hi Matt, Moving home is stressful, moving countries, phew!...my wife and I have moved countries 4 times! Sure, it is stressful, but keep mindful of why you are doing it. The preparation phase is always full of unknowns. Questions that will ... Read More
Sell up in the UK or Keep your property? by MovingToTheMed
[color=#1A11ED]We're just about to put our home up for sale in the UK before we depart to Malta (we hope in September, if we find a buyer). I've had a chap giving some of the rooms a lick of paint ready for the sale. He got me thinking. He wanted ...
I read your blog post. I completely understand how you are feeling when you say life seems to be 'treading water'. I am also selling almost all our un-needed belongings, and our home is little more than an empty shell now. It feels weird. We know ... Read More
Sell up in the UK or Keep your property? by MovingToTheMed
[color=#1A11ED]We're just about to put our home up for sale in the UK before we depart to Malta (we hope in September, if we find a buyer). I've had a chap giving some of the rooms a lick of paint ready for the sale. He got me thinking. He wanted ...
Yeah, that would be nice :) My wife and I do like to find those little places that are frequented by the locals rather than the usual tourist spots. We like to flavor and savor the way of life of countries we visit. So, are your plans for ... Read More
Sell up in the UK or Keep your property? by MovingToTheMed
[color=#1A11ED]We're just about to put our home up for sale in the UK before we depart to Malta (we hope in September, if we find a buyer). I've had a chap giving some of the rooms a lick of paint ready for the sale. He got me thinking. He wanted ...
Hi Moving to The Med, Sounds like you are getting things well planned out in advance. I wish you every success. I just had a quick look on your site, and noticed your Mum in law is in Marsaskala :-) That is the first place in Malta we stayed at. ... Read More
Sell up in the UK or Keep your property? by MovingToTheMed
[color=#1A11ED]We're just about to put our home up for sale in the UK before we depart to Malta (we hope in September, if we find a buyer). I've had a chap giving some of the rooms a lick of paint ready for the sale. He got me thinking. He wanted ...
Hi, I'm new here, been viewing the forum since August last year. My wife and I had two trips to Malta last year and have decided to move there also. For us, the best option is renting our house. We have a low mortgage with good rental prices in the ... Read More