Joe Black
@J.black5
Scottish looking for information about Malta
Forum posts
45
Contacts
15
About me
Scottish
Lives in Aberdeen
Speaks English
Registration: 01 July 2015
Flying to Malta with dog on Air Malta by svale
I've had my maisonettes in St Paul's since 1972 so everything is sorted as far as housing is concerned. Anyway, we put off selling up in the UK completely as my husband needed an op and loves his garden. Until recently, we've really ...
I flew my dog over from Manchester in January 2016, using Air Malta. I was told then he could travel in cabin with us, as long as he was in an approved carrier, and both dog and carrier weighed 6kilos or less, at that time my dog weighed 6kilos, so ... Read More
motorcycle training in Malta by PoshPB
Can anyone recommend a training school in malta to take either A1 or A2 licence.
They were 1 hour, could book a 2 hour I think if wanted, but 1 hour suited me. Read More
motorcycle training in Malta by PoshPB
Can anyone recommend a training school in malta to take either A1 or A2 licence.
I went with RPM, went for full licence, 2 car park lessons on a Honda 250cc, then about 12/13 road lessons, moving up to the Honda 500cc about half way, then the 600cc for last sessions. No previous experience on bikes, but they got me thru first ... Read More
Motocycles by Koriki
Hello, Just arrived. Can I drive with my Luxembourghish A1 license in Malta directly? Hold since more than 2 years. I went to a shop today and the guy mentions that I have to pass a test .... is it true ? I can not believe that there is not global ...
Enjoy, but keep your eyes open, and don't trust others on road, they never stick to rules. I've had a few idiots cut in front or across me when on my bike. But still the best way to beat the traffic jams. Read More
Motocycles by Koriki
Hello, Just arrived. Can I drive with my Luxembourghish A1 license in Malta directly? Hold since more than 2 years. I went to a shop today and the guy mentions that I have to pass a test .... is it true ? I can not believe that there is not global ...
Try contacting Dave at rpm.com.mt He runs a motorcycle school, passed my test here with him, he will be able to give you correct information. Personally I would assume it's the same as car license, if it's EU then can drive here ok, but Dave ... Read More
Driving lessons by jeniRis
Hello, I am looking for an automatic driving teacher. recommendations are welcome THANK U
doesn't really matter which side the indicator switch is on, they never use them anyway. Read More
criminal conviction history required from employers? by mirosko
Hi, do maltese employers require a criminal conviction history from job applicants? Me and my wife are coming to Malta and we will be looking for work so we want to know if criminal checks from countries of our origin will be needed thanks a lot
Think it depends on type of job you're planning on looking for. I needed a Maltese criminal check certificate for my job here, but because I had only been in Malta for less than a year I had to get a UK one too, Maltese one is no problem, 30mins ... Read More
Making friends in Malta by deejay1988
Hi everyone, I posted on here back in March/April to see if anyone was in the same boat as me - wanting to make friends etc. I'm pleased to say it was successful but I know people don't always read old forum posts so thought I would repost ...
No problem Gav. I'm still free during the days at moment. Read More
Making friends in Malta by deejay1988
Hi everyone, I posted on here back in March/April to see if anyone was in the same boat as me - wanting to make friends etc. I'm pleased to say it was successful but I know people don't always read old forum posts so thought I would repost ...
Hi Gav, names Joe, would be happy to meet up, I've been here 18 months, live close to Marsascala. Are you working at moment? as regards meet, I'm free during day just now. Read More
Travelling with 2 dogs to Malta from UK by Rachelgarn
Hi. I will be relocating to Malta May 2018. I an planning on leaving U.K. In December 2017 and staying in France for a few months first. I am wondering if anyone had recently travelled down from the Uk and what recommendations are via each ...
We took our dog with us from Scotland, as long as your pet passport is complete and you have filled in the form informing of your intention to take dogs with you, then best thing is to get in touch with local Vet when you arrive, if you know where ... Read More
Learn Maltese language and culture - Why not? by clintonxuereb
A basic course held this summer introducing adult foreigners to the Maltese Language and Culture. More details to follow for those of you who are interested. To show that you are interested just reply to this topic and will get back to you. - Thanks
I might be interested, where and when would it be ? Read More
35k Salary - 3 Kids by iansull
Hi there, I am thinking of accepting a job (St Julians) which pays 35k + bonus but I am not 100% sure what standard of living that will bring. I will have 2 kids going to Primary School. My wife will not be working. The 2 major requirements for us ...
Sorry lambada, but struggle to make ends meet with 鈧�35k a year, 3 kids or not, that's a hella good wage. People struggling to live all over the world on a pitance. Not just third world countries. Britain too. If you can't live on that ... Read More
Moving to Malta from the UK by Tim101232
Hello all. New to the site, so would love some feedback if anyone has any :) My name's Tim, im 28, I've been looking more and more into possibly moving to malta from my home country of England. I'm a fully qualified Plumbing, heating ...
Hi Tim, my names Joe, only been here now for 18 months, but do know at the moment, while still part of EU , you don't need a work permit or visa. Whether that changes after brexit nobody knows. As for work in your line, obviously Malta has ... Read More
motorcycle training in Malta by PoshPB
Can anyone recommend a training school in malta to take either A1 or A2 licence.
rpm.com.mt I took my lessons with them, Dave and Ben are both very good instructors. Passed my test first time with no previous bike experience. Highly recommend them. Read More
Why did you move to Malta? by felinefine81
I'm interested to know what led to people moving to Malta. Interested from the perspective of what works best! Did you: a) Visit Malta several/many times, fall in love with it and then move here? If so are you retired or working? or b) Were ...
Why did we move to Malta? Good question, came over June 2015 for holiday, loved the island/people, sold up and moved January 2016. Both in our 50's, kids all grown up, no ties except our wee dog, sometimes you just need to think let's start ... Read More
St julians Area by tartanjimmy
Hello....I am visiting Malta this week for a short visit and I am thinking about staying in this area however someone said that as it is near Peaceville (I think) it could be dangerous....is this true? I am travelling alone therefore I have to be ...
Hi Again tartanjimmy, should be a good match, I'm going myself and wife going too. Still got a couple spare tickets to use but sure I'll find someone who wants them. As for places to go/see, depends what interests you. Valetta is a must ... Read More
St julians Area by tartanjimmy
Hello....I am visiting Malta this week for a short visit and I am thinking about staying in this area however someone said that as it is near Peaceville (I think) it could be dangerous....is this true? I am travelling alone therefore I have to be ...
Hi tartanjimmy, take by the name you're Scottish, what dates you over for? I live in the south, so couldn't really comment on what it's like staying in St Julians area. But it is a luvly island, and locals are very friendly. Would you be ... Read More
Photos Signed/dated by GSoupi
I am doing my E-residency card, one of the requirements as an EU citizen is to get photos that are signed and dated on the back. My question is: signed by whom? And where do I get it signed? Thank you!
Myself and my wife got our residents cards in February, we also went to the bother of getting photos, and got a notary that our friend new to sign them, as it said on forms. As is Malta, nobody even asked or looked at them in office, just took us ... Read More
England out of Euro 2016
Well England now out of Euro 2016, thought that's what they voted for. Read More
Britain to leave EU! by F0xgl0ve
1 GBP = 1.2339 EUR The GBP/EUR rate as of 24 Jun 2016 at 7:57 AM Nice to get an automatic cut in income of around 15% - Thank you Boris and Farage. Ray
Saviours table eh! Best end this discussion now. Read More
Britain to leave EU! by F0xgl0ve
1 GBP = 1.2339 EUR The GBP/EUR rate as of 24 Jun 2016 at 7:57 AM Nice to get an automatic cut in income of around 15% - Thank you Boris and Farage. Ray
A mistake which we can hopefully rectify now. Read More
Britain to leave EU! by F0xgl0ve
1 GBP = 1.2339 EUR The GBP/EUR rate as of 24 Jun 2016 at 7:57 AM Nice to get an automatic cut in income of around 15% - Thank you Boris and Farage. Ray
A bit like coming out of EU is being forced on Scotland and Northern Ireland. Time will tell . Read More
Britain to leave EU! by F0xgl0ve
1 GBP = 1.2339 EUR The GBP/EUR rate as of 24 Jun 2016 at 7:57 AM Nice to get an automatic cut in income of around 15% - Thank you Boris and Farage. Ray
The British people may have voted to come out of EU, but the Scottish and Irish people voted to stay in, yet we are taken out against the majorities decision , 4 nations in the UK, 2 voted in 2 voted out, Scotland and Ireland have small populations ... Read More
Sending stuff
Hi JonMcKee, you could try Maltapost sendon. I used it recently to have couple of items delivered from UK. Register online with them, they give you a unique sendon number, and addresses of their hubs in various countries, arrange your items to be ... Read More
Activities to do by Marie1212
Hello, I am French and I live in Malta only during 3 months and I would like to know if someone can help me to find something great for my mother. She will come for 3 days in Malta in June and it will be her birthday. I want to find an activity or ...
Hi Marie1212, would recommend the full quad bike tour around Gozo. Great fun and best way to see the whole beautiful island. Some spectacular views, My sister in law was over last week, and loved the tour. Don't need to have been on quad before, ... Read More
Being ripped off!? Not here... by nilonilonilo
Sometimes i read stories here, people complaining about how they always get ripped off for being a foreigner and such ... I would like to offer some other experiences, which show that as far as I can tell, Maltese people are super generous and ...
Quite agree Mar Lon M, too many people in life thinking negatively, in all countries/cultures there's good and bad, positives & negatives, but if you always look for the negatives you'll miss the positives. Life's too short to spend ... 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. ...
Hi. I moved here in January this year, so can't comment on previous winters, and yes been told the weather this winter has been good compared to those before , it can get chilly of an evening, but we just put on gas heater or wear warm clothes ... Read More
Passport photos
Hi folks, can anyone tell me where I can get a passport style photo taken for tallinja card application. Do they have photo booths here in Malta? As can't seem to find location of any. Read More
buying a car
Hi folks, I'm planning to buy a car I viewed recently, it's a private sale, does anybody know if there would any problems doing this as I have only been in Malta 1 week now, as yet I'm still looking for work, so don't have my ... Read More
Regular Expat blog meet up by Emma3
Hi everybody! Anybody would like to arrange a group meet up this week for a casual beer in Sliema/st.julians area?:)
Hi adi9626, myself and my wife also just moved to Marsascala, been here a week now, no children with us for your little one tho, if you fancy meeting up, we going down to lemon and lime tomorrow to watch rugby final. Can pm me if interested it's ... Read More
Short term let
Cheers Rob. There's so much to organise at moment here in Scotland, don't yet have exact date for October, but will be hopefully around 13th. Have been checking out blog for while now and think Marsacala is place for us. Both of us excited/ ... Read More
Short term let
Hi folks, planning to come over to Marsacala area mid October for couple of weeks, looking for any advice on short term lets, in that area, intending to use that time to look for long lets/work. One bedroom ok for October, for permanent move ... Read More
Moving to Malta
Thanks for your reply, we're not expecting the ideal home on arrival, think it's more important to get work sorted, and live somewhere within reasonable distance of that. An apartment with two bedrooms to start is fine, view would obviously ... Read More
Moving to Malta
Hi folks, my name is Joe, myself and my wife are planning move to Malta to live and work. Hopefully moving around January. Was looking for info on which areas would be best for renting house, which would also be within commuting distance of areas ... Read More
relocating to Malta to live & work
Cheers for info. Hopefully planning to be settled there this time next year. Read More
relocating to Malta to live & work
sorry also what time of year best to come for looking for work or property Read More
relocating to Malta to live & work
thanks for info, what would be sticky links? and yes both eu citizens Read More
relocating to Malta to live & work
Hi my name is Joe Black, my wife Jackie & myself are looking into the possibility of relocating to Malta to live & work. We are both in mid 50's. Would appreciate any info on requirements to live permanently there, and how to go about ... Read More