gavherb
English expat in Malta
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About me
English
Lives in Marsaskala, Marsaskala
Registration: 01 July 2016
Find a job before or after moving? by krakevisa
Hello I am from the UK but would like to move to Malta. I haven't moved abroad before so perhaps I am a little naive. Do people normally find a job before they move, or do they just go abroad and find a job once there? I have applied for a ...
i would advise you come over with enough money to last 3 months and look for a job here. it shows to employers that you are here and you wont get cold feet and pull out. Also you will get a better salary offer as you are already in sunny Malta. ;-) Read More
How to be well informed about upcoming events?
facebook events, make sure you have your options ticked for locations and the type of events. Also use the google account cookies for good !! let it suggest stuff you like based on past browsing history, you will have to mark the ones your not ... Read More
state pension UK/malta by gavherb
Im currently working in malta do i still need to pay Uk National insurance to still receive my state pension when i come to retirement age ? someone told me i have to pay UK national Insurance but i have also been told the malta National insurance ...
no advise was ok, as i am still yet to sort this all out thank you very much Sjan Read More
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 with my dog as cargo last year from Heathrow on a Monday. i arranged everything direct with air malta no agent or company by email try emailing opslhr@network-airline.com (also this is the template i used) For the Air Transportation of ... Read More
Hi all new to this visa and work permit help by Dodgy99uk
Hi all I am currently living and working in the UK I have a UK passport. Due to expire Oct 13 2019 I am looking to move to Malta and would be alone I am 47 and am currently working in a warehouse I ran my own successful business for three years ...
can you get your renewed passport sent to malta ? i thought it had to be a UK address ? Read More
Hi all new to this visa and work permit help by Dodgy99uk
Hi all I am currently living and working in the UK I have a UK passport. Due to expire Oct 13 2019 I am looking to move to Malta and would be alone I am 47 and am currently working in a warehouse I ran my own successful business for three years ...
i will personal message you as the expat police will just tell you to look through the forum ;-) Read More
Hi all new to this visa and work permit help by Dodgy99uk
Hi all I am currently living and working in the UK I have a UK passport. Due to expire Oct 13 2019 I am looking to move to Malta and would be alone I am 47 and am currently working in a warehouse I ran my own successful business for three years ...
no you can come and go as you please, i would renew your passport mind save hassle later on. Read More
Moped in Malta? by LissiJayne
Hi, I have made the decision to move to Malta so I am now thinking about my every day life there. In the UK I have a moped which I used to ride every day to work until May this year when I passed my car test and started to drive a car instead. I ...
i would suggest you see how the roads and drivers are here for your self you are the best judge on if its worth it, personally i dont think so, i would suggest a car or even a quad bike. The Quad would be in between a bike and a car. you can still ... Read More
Accommodation Required asap by Farah jaye
Hi All, I have just arrived in Malta, I鈥檓 Loki g for accommodation please. I will be working in paceville Thank you
Hi Farah welcome to malta, please check you PM Read More
landlord wants repair money beyond the security deposit by fragar
We're a family of five living in Pembroke and are about to move our of our rental unit (an apartment in Pembroke) in two weeks. Our landlord has given us a 570 Euro bill for repairing the door frame in the bathroom and informed us that he ...
I think you can pretty much kiss the deposit goodbye, as getting it back in any legal manner would just be more expensive. In regards to the quote you do have the right to ask for three separate quotes to compare the price, and also get your own ... Read More
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 ...
no of course not ? i just bank with them? Read More
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 ...
yes your correct its registered in the UK my point was its styled on american banking, Vernon Hill is an american, was founder and chairman of Commerce Bancorp new jersey and now also chairman of republic bank Philadelphia. Read More
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 ...
metro is an american bank dont think they care about brexit :D Read More
UK expats coming to malta and in need of a Bank account
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 ... Read More
Expats separation in malta by BrightBug
My husband wants to separate. One of many things really worrying me is the thought of being stuck here on the island indefinitely, not being able to leave with my son if I ever need to. He wants 50% custody at least. I know my son has a right to a ...
Hi Bright Bug i know how you feel im going through a divorce and have been for the last year and a half, one thing i will say from talking to others who are getting divorced here in malta Is the fact you changed country's and the marriage ... Read More
Moving to Malta in September for university, what should I expect?
Personally i think Swieqi would be better for you as closer to pembroke. you would also be closer to st julians, silema and Valletta the main places ppl go for entertainment and nights out. The public transport here is difficult to deal with. In ... Read More
Possible job offer by Lucille33
Hi all Thanks so much for all of your wonderful insights into the Beautiful place that is Malta. I was on the island a couple of weeks ago and fell in love. A bit knee jerk, as soon as I hit UK soil I started thinking about moving over with my ...
I did not pay more tax for six months,and our accountant has done this for all my co-workers coming from other country's. 18k would not be enough for what you need, you would need another wage coming in. Try to stay away from the local ... Read More
Possible job offer by Lucille33
Hi all Thanks so much for all of your wonderful insights into the Beautiful place that is Malta. I was on the island a couple of weeks ago and fell in love. A bit knee jerk, as soon as I hit UK soil I started thinking about moving over with my ...
i just asked my works accounant if your work contract is more than 6 months and your rental contract is more than 6 months you can go direct onto a resident tax rate. you do not need to wait six months, your employer just needs to tell them you are ... Read More
Possible job offer by Lucille33
Hi all Thanks so much for all of your wonderful insights into the Beautiful place that is Malta. I was on the island a couple of weeks ago and fell in love. A bit knee jerk, as soon as I hit UK soil I started thinking about moving over with my ...
Higher tax ? ?? you would actually pay less tax, when you 1st get here, They tax you as you earn. Example if you had a job pay 30k but started in October. you would only be taxed on what you make that year as their is only 3 months left of the ... Read More
ID Cards - how long currently? by peripatetic
We applied for our ID cards over 2 months ago. Still waiting, and it's a challenge with our banking not being local until we get the cards. Anyone have an idea of how long it's taking to send them out these days? Thanks...
my change of address collection letter came back today so that was a month exactly. now i have to go collect. Read More
Report Rogue Landlord. But to who? by MedstudentUk
Hi everyone, I'm a medical student from the UK and I'm being shafted by a landlord and I want to know is there any official authority to whom I can make a complaint about a landlord. For example in the UK I'm sure you can report rogue ...
just be aware of the Garnishee order, they seem to award them without proper proof and normally in favor of the local landlord. Read More
Report Rogue Landlord. But to who? by MedstudentUk
Hi everyone, I'm a medical student from the UK and I'm being shafted by a landlord and I want to know is there any official authority to whom I can make a complaint about a landlord. For example in the UK I'm sure you can report rogue ...
The police/local government generally are not interested. what is the landlord doing exactly? your best bet is to move. if he is breaking terms of the contract then you cant trust him/her. and anything you agree to now, just opens the door to more ... Read More
Pets in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Malta have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Malta? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? Did ...
i use scalibor coller change every six months also incognito Insect Repellent from Holland and Barrett "100% natural incognito庐 anti-mosquito spray is a powerful insect repellent that gives protection against mosquitoes, midges, ... Read More
Dog Registration
normally the local pet shops have a vet that comes in once a week. they can read the microchip and then update the Maltese database. you will need your Maltese ID card so they can enter that on the database as well this so they can link you to the ... Read More
Supermarket cost comparison? by RoyR5085
Hi Everyone again, We are trying to compare supermarket prices and although we may have things wrong we are looking at Pavi (http://www.pavi.com.mt/LandingPage.aspx ) and Smart (http://www.smart.com.mt/home.aspx ) but there could be others and then ...
I buy veg from the the trucks, its all trial and error. I know one truck has the fresh stuff on a Tuesday.( strawberry's still half green) and one seems to have fresh stuff on the Sunday. the more i shopped and the more i talked to them the ... Read More
state pension UK/malta
Im currently working in malta do i still need to pay Uk National insurance to still receive my state pension when i come to retirement age ? someone told me i have to pay UK national Insurance but i have also been told the malta National insurance ... Read More
ID Cards - how long currently? by peripatetic
We applied for our ID cards over 2 months ago. Still waiting, and it's a challenge with our banking not being local until we get the cards. Anyone have an idea of how long it's taking to send them out these days? Thanks...
Also have heard this from a few people.i will let you know as i put a change of address in on Wednesday the 7th Read More
ID Cards - how long currently? by peripatetic
We applied for our ID cards over 2 months ago. Still waiting, and it's a challenge with our banking not being local until we get the cards. Anyone have an idea of how long it's taking to send them out these days? Thanks...
you collect them from ID malta they just send you a letter to tell you its ready to be collected i think mine took 3 weeks. Read More
Single Permit Application Evaluation Time For Third Country Nationals by Ararat Nalbantoglu
Hi All, I am a Third Country National (Turkish) IT professional who agreed with an employer in Malta. My employers applied to Identity Malta for single-permit very recently and I wonder how long will it take them to evaluate the application? I know ...
thanks for getting back to me. you said "Hello again, my work permit has been approved after 13 weeks. I wish the best to all who are still waiting. Thanks". did you get a work permit before the visa ? my friend is going for visa then ... Read More
Single Permit Application Evaluation Time For Third Country Nationals by Ararat Nalbantoglu
Hi All, I am a Third Country National (Turkish) IT professional who agreed with an employer in Malta. My employers applied to Identity Malta for single-permit very recently and I wonder how long will it take them to evaluate the application? I know ...
any tips. i have a friend who is going to apply for permit soon. if you made mistakes or missed things we would like to learn from them to avoid wasting time she is turkish as well she has appointment at VFS on the 9th of this month to get ... Read More
DeLaRue whats is the company like to work for ?
Hi Does anyone work for or have worked before for DeLaRue ? if so what are they like as employers ? do they hire non Maltese or do they prefer Maltese speakers.? are the wages competitive to the IGaming sector ? thanks in advance. Read More
cheapest, most reliable taxi service & car rental companies by andy5m
Please advise. Any answers highly appreciated.
I have had very good service from http://instacabs.com.mt/ they always come in at least 5 euros cheaper than Ecabs. 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 ...
hey guys really sorry.. i thought i would get an email or something if someone replied? sorry i missed you Tess and Joe.. 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 Guys Been here since April.. guess a bit of loneliness starting to creep in could do with some company. Just a chat with someone outside of work. First drink is on me alcoholic or non ;-0 Marsascala region. Read More
Single lady looking to move to Malta by sugarcane1985
Hello everyone. I am new to this forum and the concept of moving to Malta and this seemed like a great place to start with my planning. I have recently been through a break up. I am dissatisfied with my career in the uk. I would like a better ...
Hi Sugarcane. like you i had a break up, (well i am waiting on a divorce back in the UK.) i cam here to start again and get away from it all. i arrived in Malta in April and am settling in well. its still early days for me but i feel i have made the ... Read More
Moving to Malta with pet
I did it from the Uk with a 32kg dog, truth is I would not of come with out him hes my boy you will need to get the dog all chipped and pet pass ported up. I don't think find accommodation will be hard as long as you can pay for it but your ... Read More
Lessons learnt on my move to Malta by gavherb
Hi guys. So my move to Malta is the 17th of this month a bank holiday in the UK. Thought I would let you know what I have experienced so far. Job hunting.: I'm in the IT sector, Infrastructure support. konnekt recruitment has been the best/most ...
update for anyone who is interested so been here a month and a bit found a job as a IT manager its about a half hour commute from where I live. I actually applied for the job in the UK in January and the agency told them I was here in Malta and ... Read More
Lessons learnt on my move to Malta by gavherb
Hi guys. So my move to Malta is the 17th of this month a bank holiday in the UK. Thought I would let you know what I have experienced so far. Job hunting.: I'm in the IT sector, Infrastructure support. konnekt recruitment has been the best/most ...
Extra Tip for Uk expats metro Bank, you can open a bank account same day, get card and everything but you need to go in store, You can use the card in Europe at no charge chip and pin, contact less and withdraw money. its going to tie me over ... Read More
Lessons learnt on my move to Malta
Hi guys. So my move to Malta is the 17th of this month a bank holiday in the UK. Thought I would let you know what I have experienced so far. Job hunting.: I'm in the IT sector, Infrastructure support. konnekt recruitment has been the best/most ... Read More
whats ZEJTUN like by gavherb
Hi Guys Have seen a very interesting job that i would fit into perfectly. its based in ZEJTUN in malta can someone tell me what the area is like. have looked on trip advisor but what the information from the man on the ground so to speak Also if ...
thanks for the feed back. planning on visiting in the new year no matter what. can i ask what do malta ppl in general think of Dogs. are they dog lovers or haters. might seem a silly question. Read More
whats ZEJTUN like by gavherb
Hi Guys Have seen a very interesting job that i would fit into perfectly. its based in ZEJTUN in malta can someone tell me what the area is like. have looked on trip advisor but what the information from the man on the ground so to speak Also if ...
i have not been ...am aiming to go out 1st time for interviews. im getting divorced and i fancy a clean break. the whole our friends have become her friends that sort of thing. defies explanation ?? can you please elaborate? would you suggest Malta ... Read More
whats ZEJTUN like
Hi Guys Have seen a very interesting job that i would fit into perfectly. its based in ZEJTUN in malta can someone tell me what the area is like. have looked on trip advisor but what the information from the man on the ground so to speak Also if ... Read More