DavideM
Italian looking for information about Malta
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Get a job after the move to Malta, VS, finding a job before? by firstek
Hi guys....... I want to be responsible and do the right thing and find a job before we join our daughter in Malta, but its proving near impossible for my husband to get a job there! Yes, I know that its really hard for lots of us to secure a ...
But you can try to stay there a week or two to get an idea..it's already good in my personal opinion Read More
Get a job after the move to Malta, VS, finding a job before? by firstek
Hi guys....... I want to be responsible and do the right thing and find a job before we join our daughter in Malta, but its proving near impossible for my husband to get a job there! Yes, I know that its really hard for lots of us to secure a ...
This was my same doubt. I think bernie is right. From abroad ok you can send applications..but: 1 Who is gonna call you on a foreign number when in Malta there are already dozens of people interested in the same vacancy? (differnet is the case if u ... Read More
What about Dragonara in paceville? by DavideM
Hi all I'm coming there the 11th of march. Since i've understood that to find a room/house from abroad is quite hard i need to stay a couple of days in a b&b. Does anyone know if Dragonara apartments is a bad place even in low ...
Yes agree. I've used that website and u can find nice cheap rooms :) Read More
What about Dragonara in paceville? by DavideM
Hi all I'm coming there the 11th of march. Since i've understood that to find a room/house from abroad is quite hard i need to stay a couple of days in a b&b. Does anyone know if Dragonara apartments is a bad place even in low ...
Thanks Darrylv, but i've chosen another place. I've read bad reviews.. Read More
Text messaging/email etiquette by Jamaich
Hi all, I currently live in London but am in the process of arranging a job and accommodation in Malta, using email a lot. Something I've noticed so far is that Maltese people seem to be slower responding to emails compared to people in ...
I don't know. Maltese are not like british, maybe more similar to sicily my homeland. But in my personal experence, i've been replied very quick from maltese people, surely quicker then sicilian REAL SLOW people Read More
What about Dragonara in paceville?
Hi all I'm coming there the 11th of march. Since i've understood that to find a room/house from abroad is quite hard i need to stay a couple of days in a b&b. Does anyone know if Dragonara apartments is a bad place even in low ... Read More
13th month pay by Maleko
Hi, Is 13th month pay common in Malta for companies doing software/web? :/ Thanks !
maleko there are i think 2 bonuses ...i think one in january and it's about 90 euros...i've read...but i dont live there yet ...but i am sure i've herad of them Read More
13th month pay by Maleko
Hi, Is 13th month pay common in Malta for companies doing software/web? :/ Thanks !
blackangelheart there's the 14th even in italy in the month of july/august Read More
13th month pay by Maleko
Hi, Is 13th month pay common in Malta for companies doing software/web? :/ Thanks !
He 's talking about the 13th salary not salaries paid the 13th of every month :) Read More
Where to look for work? experience in construction
yes i've tried to be "delicate" :) Read More
Where to look for work? experience in construction
when u'll get a job be careful. i' ve heard safety working in malta in construction is not like in Uk... Read More
Tax for tenants? by amej
Our landlord makes us pay additionaly to the rent 70 euro saying it a tax for renting. I just realised its such a nonsense since its not us getting this income.Why do we have to pay this 70 euro tax as tenants? Anyone came across antyhing like that?
It depends... Did u sign for (for example) 400 or for 330?? this 15% must be paid by lessors, but u know people are smart and think "ok i will increase the rent of 15% and the tax will be paid by them". Perfect. I'm italian and this ... Read More
Tax for tenants? by amej
Our landlord makes us pay additionaly to the rent 70 euro saying it a tax for renting. I just realised its such a nonsense since its not us getting this income.Why do we have to pay this 70 euro tax as tenants? Anyone came across antyhing like that?
Looks to me like an abuse! "Maltese government applies a tax of 15% on rental income, that is valid for residential contracts only. The tax, introduced in January 2014, is paid by the LESSOR. ... Read More
Suggestions for mobile phone tariff
i've got the same problem. all pay as u go profiles look to have only 1 gb and no minutes.... About internet i think is not a big problem because Malta is full of free wifi hotspots I'm gonna follow this discussion Read More
How long would it take to walk from one end of Malta to the other? by AnnieMe
How long would it take to walk from one end of Malta to the other? From its longest point?
agree with you. there people who walk for much more!! (santiago de compostella for example) Read More
How long would it take to walk from one end of Malta to the other? by AnnieMe
How long would it take to walk from one end of Malta to the other? From its longest point?
U welcome Annie! i'm like you curious about strange stuffs! Read More
How long would it take to walk from one end of Malta to the other? by AnnieMe
How long would it take to walk from one end of Malta to the other? From its longest point?
Hi! I have calculated it using google map Have a ... Read More
Anyone ever taken the train from London to Sicily? by firstek
Hi Guys, I hate flying and have to travel between Malta and London frequently, I was thinking about maybe getting the Eurostar to Paris, then the train down through Milan and Rome and finally Sicily , with the journey ending with the Ferry to Malta! ...
Hi! i'm italian maybe i can help you. I want to advertise you that express trains in Italy are very expensive! From Milan to Rome you can use Frecciarossa (just check Tranitalia website) or Italo (another company) but they are very expensive! ... Read More
e-ID and form S1 by HowardP
Please I need some help, I need an e-id card and I have been to the Evans Building in Valleta. On the 2nd visit I need a entitlement certificate which I could obtain from St Lukes Hospital. In the entitlement office I was told I had to complete a ...
So will I be asked for a health certificate to obtain the residence permit and the e-residence card? Read More
Moving to Malta. Suggest me an area to live in by jethink
Hi, I got a job which is in mriehel road birkirkara. Can you suggest me nearby areas to look for an appartment to rent. Consider, i don't have a car so busses will be first priority at the first After a couple of months i will buy car or ...
Hi! maybe u are making a bit of confusion. i didnt start the topic so i m not going to work in that city....I just asked infos about gzira...anyway thanks for the offer but i'm not moving yet...maybe in a month time....i will let u know. thanks Read More
Moving to Malta. Suggest me an area to live in by jethink
Hi, I got a job which is in mriehel road birkirkara. Can you suggest me nearby areas to look for an appartment to rent. Consider, i don't have a car so busses will be first priority at the first After a couple of months i will buy car or ...
hvala duxx...i think i'm gonna look for a room there or in sliema Read More
Paid 2k more rent than flat is advertised for online. What do I do? by chucktaylor1
Hi all, My first post and in need of some advice. I have lived in Malta for approximately 20 months, in the same apartment the whole time. The first contract was for six months, the second for a year and the most recent another six months. Each ...
I can understand ...a bit frustrating but...price it' s up to landlord. If he wants can also rent for free.....or maybe it depends by the low season.. Tax evasion? You must have the proof that he takes 1000 and in the contract is written ... Read More
Moving to Malta. Suggest me an area to live in by jethink
Hi, I got a job which is in mriehel road birkirkara. Can you suggest me nearby areas to look for an appartment to rent. Consider, i don't have a car so busses will be first priority at the first After a couple of months i will buy car or ...
Hi what about gzira? i'm planning to move on january/february...is it a good zone? Read More
Moving to Malta. Suggest me an area to live in by jethink
Hi, I got a job which is in mriehel road birkirkara. Can you suggest me nearby areas to look for an appartment to rent. Consider, i don't have a car so busses will be first priority at the first After a couple of months i will buy car or ...
Agree! Paceville??? ahahha ok if you are some kinda vampire and dont need to sleep 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 ...
dunno i think it depends also by the singular branch...as above someone said that HSBC didn't ak for it 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 ...
because if i knew that i will not be able to work or open a bank account of course i stay here :) But i don't think is gonna be so hard as i thought I've checked in bank website and is not written if faq's :) Read More
Italian car in Malta info needed by Agnes84
Hello all, My boyfriend is planning to drive from Sicily to Malta next week to bring me few bits and pieces from Ikea and some other stuff, the car he will be driving is fully insured and taxed in Italy, he also have a log book and all, however he ...
Thank you Terry i really appreciate it Read More
Italian car in Malta info needed by Agnes84
Hello all, My boyfriend is planning to drive from Sicily to Malta next week to bring me few bits and pieces from Ikea and some other stuff, the car he will be driving is fully insured and taxed in Italy, he also have a log book and all, however he ...
thanks, so the difference is just a stronger checking of documents.. I'm just curious..because before Schengen everyone was asked to have a visa...so we are not like in a real "pre schenger era" Read More
Italian car in Malta info needed by Agnes84
Hello all, My boyfriend is planning to drive from Sicily to Malta next week to bring me few bits and pieces from Ikea and some other stuff, the car he will be driving is fully insured and taxed in Italy, he also have a log book and all, however he ...
Thanks Agnese, how could I din't think about Paris attack..my gosh! But only a question: with schengen suspended..can UE citiziens (with no passport just with for.ex italian ID) can go to malta and looking for a job or do they need a Visa like ... Read More
Italian car in Malta info needed by Agnes84
Hello all, My boyfriend is planning to drive from Sicily to Malta next week to bring me few bits and pieces from Ikea and some other stuff, the car he will be driving is fully insured and taxed in Italy, he also have a log book and all, however he ...
Yes u were right i didnt know it. I found this article: (November 6th) "Government confirms suspension of Schengen agreement The Home Affairs Ministry confirmed this evening that Malta will be suspending participation in the Schengen agreement ... Read More
Italian car in Malta info needed by Agnes84
Hello all, My boyfriend is planning to drive from Sicily to Malta next week to bring me few bits and pieces from Ikea and some other stuff, the car he will be driving is fully insured and taxed in Italy, he also have a log book and all, however he ...
Agnese..Schengen is not suspended Read More
Conduct Certificate by Lucas.L.D
Hi :) I'm thinking of moving to Malta to start working in the internett gaming industry. I've been in a job interview and was told that I had to obtain a "Conduct Certificate" in Malta before I could start working. Then i read in ...
so they check only for the conduct in Malta and not in Ue? 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 ...
Yeah of course i think for some jobs a conduct certificate could be asked (but i don't know if just for malta or an international certificate) Thanks :) 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 ...
Thanks. :) Anyway i don't think i'm gonna move a big amount of money (i'm not an investor) , just a normal guy with a normal salary. But as many people have told me, this is the last problem, once i'll have a job i think everythink ... 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 ...
Thanks Ray and Terry! Could you Ray please tell me which bank you have an account with? Bov? hsbc? others? many thanks Read More
Will i have any problem opening Bank account..(about criminal record)
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 ... Read More