David
@mdillyd
English expat in Malta
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About me
English
Lives in qwara
Speaks english
Registration: 22 June 2015
UK expats coming to malta and in need of a Bank account by gavherb
Hi Guys just some info for you i have mentioned this before. metro bank in the UK, you can open an account for free and use all around Europe free withdraws and transactions. my brother is coming to visit soon and i told him about it as i sent him ...
You can easily open a new bank account at Maltapost ..has everything even a visa card...online banking...takes 24 hours all you need is a passport Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566
[large][b]Please try to avoid making irrelevant comments or going off topic as this is intended for information, rather than discussion. Anything irrelevant clutters the thread and the purpose is lost. I am happy to answer any questions or go into ...
so let me see if I understand all this ...my wife and I are both pensioners in the true sense of the word...we have lived in Malta for 4 years now and have our residency cards plus we have our S1 card from the DWP ....so far we have been in ... Read More
I`m moving, help me with information`s. by BiancaOkasha
Hello all, By middle of June, me, my husband and our son of 1 year, we`ll move to MAlta. We got all our information's from internet, we are very happy and excited to move there, but we don`t know in which area to rent the apartment. Our ...
Bianca I have sent you a message have a look at your inbox David Read More
Moving to Malta by katiedaisy
So to put everything in perspective, here is my issue. Over the past months, I've been thinking about moving back to Malta. For some time, I've been checking the agency websites and found loads of places which I thought that would fit ...
dont bring your car whatever you do...far to expensive !! Read More
Migrating a Family from Spain advice needed by Kate1983
Hi Everyone, my name is Kate. We are a english family currently living in spain, I have 3 boys. I have hundreds of questions, I have researched on the web but are getting mixed messages to all my questions. Where is the largest condensed area of ...
Hi....me again.....i am admin on a facbook site but i believe i am not allowed to tell you which one ....suffice to say our site is completely geared up to help anyone moving to malta...im not even sure if you send me a message if i am allowed to ... Read More
Migrating a Family from Spain advice needed by Kate1983
Hi Everyone, my name is Kate. We are a english family currently living in spain, I have 3 boys. I have hundreds of questions, I have researched on the web but are getting mixed messages to all my questions. Where is the largest condensed area of ...
Regarding banks...as already mentioned ...it all depends on the day....what bank you go to...who you see....is it raining...did they manage to park their car okay.....it generally is best if you take someone with you that already holds an account at ... Read More
Migrating a Family from Spain advice needed by Kate1983
Hi Everyone, my name is Kate. We are a english family currently living in spain, I have 3 boys. I have hundreds of questions, I have researched on the web but are getting mixed messages to all my questions. Where is the largest condensed area of ...
well we are thinking of going the other way round...to Spain...why are you thinking of moving here ?? Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566
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Ray is absolutely correct ...the Maltese government only take note of eu regulations when it suits them....this doesnt so take everything you can think of ( more if you can) and copy it all ... Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566
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Not as far as i am aware it hasnt...you will need to take the original signed tenancy agreement together with a photocopy of it...remember the landlord needs to sign it and include his id number ( things seem to change on a daily basis so in all ... Read More
What to bring with us vs buying when we arrive by felinefine81
Hi everyone Are there any things that you would recommend bringing with you, rather than buying when you arrive? I'm trying to get quotes for shipping, so want to work out what we'll be bringing other than personal effects. It would be ...
I know this might sound ridiculous but if you have electric blankets bring them with you we were advised by a friend and thought Nah dont need them....well yes you do in the winter months when your bedding can feel damp nice to put the blanket on to ... Read More
Still worried about possible uk exit from eu by Julie2016
We are planning to come to Malta in October but I am still worried that we may leave it to late if the uk exits the eu. I don't want to give up everything at home to find we can't stay in Malta under terms currently existing for eu ...
What makes you think that ?? Read More
Still worried about possible uk exit from eu by Julie2016
We are planning to come to Malta in October but I am still worried that we may leave it to late if the uk exits the eu. I don't want to give up everything at home to find we can't stay in Malta under terms currently existing for eu ...
matm911 07 May 2016 11:38:33 In case of a Brexit your life in UK will also become worse ... so at least you'll have better weather here Thats interesting .....why do you think that matm911 Read More
Still worried about possible uk exit from eu by Julie2016
We are planning to come to Malta in October but I am still worried that we may leave it to late if the uk exits the eu. I don't want to give up everything at home to find we can't stay in Malta under terms currently existing for eu ...
Malta didnt "used"to belong to the commonwealth it still does...therefore there are lots of things that still apply and will continue to do so....my only fear is if the exchange rate drops dramatically then it will affect us Read More
Is It worth bringing my car to malta from uk by steve..james
Is It worth bringing my car to Malta from UK How much will it cost, I can get a container but does it cost to release it . Hope some one can help me. Thanks.
TBH no its not....far too much hassle unless its a car you are really attached too I would sell it in the UK and buy over here......we brought our Lexus over and ended up shipping it back to the UK for 350 euros and selling it there where we got the ... Read More
Can I get my uk Benifits Housing and Dla in Malta
you have to ask yourself...why would your local authority pay you housing benefit to go live somewhere else let alone live in another country Read More
E-Residency Application Problem by JamesMcFaddy
Hi I'm James from the UK been living (not working here) on Gozo for 8 months now and have only just found out that I am obligated to get an e res card according to a post I read on here? I have been to the police station and told them I have ...
no i never understood that philosphy either Terry....but nevertheless there aee more people over here doging paying tax than we probably know...but have no fear i for one will go and pay my dues like a good expat that i am ... Read More
E-Residency Application Problem by JamesMcFaddy
Hi I'm James from the UK been living (not working here) on Gozo for 8 months now and have only just found out that I am obligated to get an e res card according to a post I read on here? I have been to the police station and told them I have ...
not sure its showing contempt Terry rather more like copying what is already being done by the majority of landlords over here in not declaring rental from property as income and keeping unsuspecting new arrivals on the highest utility rate of the ... Read More
E-Residency Application Problem by JamesMcFaddy
Hi I'm James from the UK been living (not working here) on Gozo for 8 months now and have only just found out that I am obligated to get an e res card according to a post I read on here? I have been to the police station and told them I have ...
P60's Ha ha ...havent seen those for years lol....I get your drift though and will find out where I have to go and who I need to speak to one day next week....but this being retired malarky Im quite hectic and dont have much free time Read More
E-Residency Application Problem by JamesMcFaddy
Hi I'm James from the UK been living (not working here) on Gozo for 8 months now and have only just found out that I am obligated to get an e res card according to a post I read on here? I have been to the police station and told them I have ...
Okay I understand what you are saying and thats fair enough ...but no matter what I transfer over surely as its been taxed once in the UK they are not going to tax it again due to the double taxation rules ?? Read More
E-Residency Application Problem by JamesMcFaddy
Hi I'm James from the UK been living (not working here) on Gozo for 8 months now and have only just found out that I am obligated to get an e res card according to a post I read on here? I have been to the police station and told them I have ...
it all seems rather beurocratic to me tbh....why register to pay tax when your not going to be paying it....mine is already paid by my providers in the UK ...i transfer "housekeeping" finances every month into my Maltese bank....the tax ... Read More
Funds to a Malta bank account by alftupper
Any advice on transferring funds on a quarterly basis from a uk bank account to a Maltese one? Which banks do you consider the best,and what charges can I expect to incur. Any experiences or advice would be appreciated. Many thanks
hi Ray....my wife and i retired over here two years ago...each month i ring my bank in the uk and transfer money to my BOV account under "Housekeeping" this takes around 24 hours...as usual i pay tax on our pensions in the UK....i see ... Read More
What's the point of residency card? by BrightBug
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 ...
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 Read More
Environmental protection in Malta by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Malta? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective sorting ...
if you have the qualification have you considered starting your own company or as a consultant Read More
Winters in Malta by macaulayrg2003
Hi am I from Glasgow and looking to retire next year and was looking to move to Malta mid 2017. I have seen various threads about the winters in Malta are they really that bad?. Cause we have had 40 days and nights of rain, cold weather etc. etc. ...
this winter has been very mild compared to last.....definately get a dehumidifier...the most expensive you can afford.....bring a good quality electric blanket with you too....i know ...sounds daft but it great to have one....also bring your winter ... Read More
Moving the Malta in January 2017 by Tubseytel
Hi all. Please can anyone tell me their experience of moving to Malta? I have to children aged 10 and 11 that I am hoping to go to school once got residency. They do not speak Maltese but I am going to have a few lesson before we go to give us a ...
very strange...my son went to the bank last week to open an account...but unfortunately left his id card at home..however he took his passport...thinking like everyone else that it would suffice to open an account....they did all the paper work for ... Read More
Moving the Malta in January 2017 by Tubseytel
Hi all. Please can anyone tell me their experience of moving to Malta? I have to children aged 10 and 11 that I am hoping to go to school once got residency. They do not speak Maltese but I am going to have a few lesson before we go to give us a ...
re all the posts about your car....you may have gathered its not that easy....my advice for what its worth...sell it and buy one here....we came over in a Lexus IS Sport.....the cost to register it was more than the car was worth...shipped it back ... Read More
Moving the Malta in January 2017 by Tubseytel
Hi all. Please can anyone tell me their experience of moving to Malta? I have to children aged 10 and 11 that I am hoping to go to school once got residency. They do not speak Maltese but I am going to have a few lesson before we go to give us a ...
hi....you say your husband is a singer and sure he can pick up a day job....i hate to put a dampener on this but its not that easy finding work over here....my son was over here 6 months sent out and delivered over a hundred CVs and answered over 80 ... Read More
Moving the Malta in January 2017 by Tubseytel
Hi all. Please can anyone tell me their experience of moving to Malta? I have to children aged 10 and 11 that I am hoping to go to school once got residency. They do not speak Maltese but I am going to have a few lesson before we go to give us a ...
as John said above check out the Malta Transport web site....follow the instructions for registering your car....depending on how attached you are to it you might want to consider selling it there before driving it over here as it could cost you as ... Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566
[large][b]Please try to avoid making irrelevant comments or going off topic as this is intended for information, rather than discussion. Anything irrelevant clutters the thread and the purpose is lost. I am happy to answer any questions or go into ...
the thing is now that you are here you will come across this a lot....things can change on a daily if not hourly basis....and when they do change in one department dont expect other departments or even people in the same department to know things ... Read More
Will i have any problem opening Bank account..(about criminal record) by DavideM
Hi everyone ! :) My question is simple: knowing that in your country as right the bank ask a criminal record before to open a bank account, with the aim of completing my transfer in Malta from Italy in 2016 i have a little problem: after an online ...
the one thing the banks will ask for is a bankers reference i believe ......from your current bank....normally how long you have been a customer and if you kept your accounts in order Read More
Moving in 1 week - a few questions by blackangelheart
Hi, First of all a big hello to everyone :) I'm new to this forum and will be moving to Malta with my partner in 1 week :-) We're super excited and I've been (silently) reading threads on accommodation including tips and warnings. My ...
ive not had to buy a dehumidifier as our aircon system comes with that facility built in...if you have aircon units check the remote if it has something like a teardrop over a bucket then its also a dehumidifer...there are plenty of places to buy ... Read More
Moving in 1 week - a few questions by blackangelheart
Hi, First of all a big hello to everyone :) I'm new to this forum and will be moving to Malta with my partner in 1 week :-) We're super excited and I've been (silently) reading threads on accommodation including tips and warnings. My ...
we have lived here for close on two years now there are some facebook sites that are really helpful but i dont think im allowed to give you them on here but if you send me a message on here i might be able to give you my email address if i am ... Read More
Moving in 1 week - a few questions by blackangelheart
Hi, First of all a big hello to everyone :) I'm new to this forum and will be moving to Malta with my partner in 1 week :-) We're super excited and I've been (silently) reading threads on accommodation including tips and warnings. My ...
you need to get the landlord to sign a form "H" if he refuses it means he is not declaring his income to the tax.people and when the utility bill comes in you will be paying in excess of 50% more for your water and electricity....i have ... Read More
moving to malta
Hi buddy...im a former Royal Marine...i have pension....but am over 65 so get both now...once youve sorted it out get in contact with me will help all i can 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 ...
And get away with it seems 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 ...
I didnt know a maltese resident could not drive a foreign registered car...i know of at least one who is driving one that was SORN in the UK at the begging of the year the car was driven over here and he has been driving it for months now .no tax ... Read More
medical stuff by mdillyd
My wife and I have been living over here for 18 months now...fully registered ...with our Res card...both retired and chilling out....when we provided all the documents that were required we also provided our S1 forms from the DWP...we are both ...
So Terry i got it right then...apart from some nice lady somewhere in UK who i need to speak too who will send me some other form Read More
medical stuff by mdillyd
My wife and I have been living over here for 18 months now...fully registered ...with our Res card...both retired and chilling out....when we provided all the documents that were required we also provided our S1 forms from the DWP...we are both ...
So as far as i understand it...(both of us?) Need to go to St Lukes with the respective forms ( and sundry dicuments) and register then we need to ring some nice lady somewhere and she will send us the EHIC cards which means overall we are entitled ... Read More
medical stuff by mdillyd
My wife and I have been living over here for 18 months now...fully registered ...with our Res card...both retired and chilling out....when we provided all the documents that were required we also provided our S1 forms from the DWP...we are both ...
so my question is.....why didnt anyone in the registration office tell us that we had to have this done ?? Read More
medical stuff by mdillyd
My wife and I have been living over here for 18 months now...fully registered ...with our Res card...both retired and chilling out....when we provided all the documents that were required we also provided our S1 forms from the DWP...we are both ...
So is this something new ?? Read More
medical stuff
My wife and I have been living over here for 18 months now...fully registered ...with our Res card...both retired and chilling out....when we provided all the documents that were required we also provided our S1 forms from the DWP...we are both ... Read More
MOVING IN NOVEMBER by amy0212
Re: Cost of living in Malta 鈥� 2015 Hello everyone! Ive joined this blog just today. Really thankful that there's such a blog and such nice people ready to help eachother. We will be moving to Malta in November. There are 2 of us me and my ...
There are lots of Facebook sites that can offer you so much help and information I belong to this one Try it out the people in there are very helpful and very nice to chat too Read More
MOVING IN NOVEMBER by amy0212
Re: Cost of living in Malta 鈥� 2015 Hello everyone! Ive joined this blog just today. Really thankful that there's such a blog and such nice people ready to help eachother. We will be moving to Malta in November. There are 2 of us me and my ...
one of the things you MUST get done if you are renting is to get your landlord to sign Form H for you otherwise you can be paying up to 60% more for your water and electricity Read More
MOVING IN NOVEMBER by amy0212
Re: Cost of living in Malta 鈥� 2015 Hello everyone! Ive joined this blog just today. Really thankful that there's such a blog and such nice people ready to help eachother. We will be moving to Malta in November. There are 2 of us me and my ...
i have to ask you this...but why would you want to come live in malta when you live in Australia and the standard of living is probably better....certainly your roads are better than the tracks we call roads over here Read More
I really need some help please!! by Lily Arnold
Hi all, this question has probably been asked so many times but I really need some help. I've been to the Evans building in Valletta (Id and residency office) to apply for my residency and and ID card they have me no information at all just a ...
when did they start to take photos at the office...i know they did last year when i did my e res docs but when i went to do change of address this year i had to go away and get photos done and verified ?? Read More
Driving in Malta by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Malta? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
ok from what has been said it all sounds pretty grim....but to be honest i have driven in worse places....far east...italy ( rome and milan omg !!) and others....yes it can be a little scarey but keep your wits about you....undertaking is common as ... Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566
[large][b]Please try to avoid making irrelevant comments or going off topic as this is intended for information, rather than discussion. Anything irrelevant clutters the thread and the purpose is lost. I am happy to answer any questions or go into ...
hiya....couple of things...my wife and i have been over here in Malta for just over a year now..we have our Residence Documentation card which has our pboto on the front and on the back has a chip which i believe has our biometric info on ...is this ... Read More
driving from England to Malta mid August what's the best route to take
ive done it twice....depends on how much of a rush you are...second time went through Litchenstein over the Alps via the Silvio Pass down into italy then down the Adriatic coast ( much better and less HGV/Coaches than going down the middle of italy ... Read More
Beware Paceville by hammersfan
The daughter of a good friend of ours was drugged in Paceville and then taken somewhere else and gang-raped by 4 men on Tuesday night. Make sure you, your daughters, friends etc. stay safe, esp. if you/they visit Paceville at night.
in the area where i lived we had similar but certainly not as bad as PV problems.. quite some time ago a group of mature people got together led by the church and they were called Street Pastors ( google it) they worked really hard throughout the ... Read More