Moocher
Irish expat in Malta
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Irish
Lives in Gozo
Registration: 23 March 2017
Retiring from the UK to Gozo by keithbarry
I wonder if anyone has any info re. retiring as a UK citizen to Gozo. In particular how much pension must one have/and or capital?Thanks,k
@snakemed It鈥檚 certainly a lot more difficult and costly now than when I made the move but that was before the Brexit rules came in . Freedom of movement has ended so you will be applying as a TCN , there is a level of capital to be provided ... Read More
Cost of living in Malta in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Malta or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their expatriation to ...
I can only speak for Gozo , but definitely do not pay the asking price for long term rentals , there is a glut of properties available and yet they keep building more and more .聽 Read More
Returning to Gozo to retire by jamesalex27
I intend to return to Gozo to retire in room only basis to start with.I lived in Qala in 2016 for 1 yr. Can I return,have had both phizer jabs now.
I thought the fact that the OP already holds a residency card from his 12 months here in 2017 would be enough to qualify him for the new bio metric 10 year card ? Read More
You can live in a camper at malta? by wildlux
Hi everybody This is mine idea but I'm thinking about it. Where is the pros and cons for Malta state? I don't want to do nuisance to the beautiful isle of Malta. I will respect the island because don't like create a issues. PS: i hope ...
When applying for your eresidency you will have to provide proof of an address, eg, a rental agreement . My address is printed on the back of my residency card. I鈥檓 not sure if a camper van is valid. Read More
Rough salary estimate for waiters/waitresses by JessicaBrennan
Hello, I am planning on moving to Malta next year, and I am currently looking into the cost of living. I have worked in restaurants and bars for over 5 years, so I have good experience. If anyone is a waiter or waitress, can you please give me ...
I鈥檓 afraid wages are very low in Malta for hospitality / catering jobs. The minimum wage is around 4.50e an hour and many places pay just that. Malta can be an expensive place to live if you are on minimum wages as the cost of property rental ... Read More
Moving to Malta at 63... by David5001
Hello All, Some info needed please. I am retired but cant do the retiree 'thing'...I need to work, I also need to be in a better climate than the UK. I have been to Malta (I love Gozo & Xlendi) many times, so know the area etc etc. I ...
For employment opportunities there is a government agency similar to the jobcentre in the U.K. it is called ETC / Jobsplus. You can register and sign up for regular updates on vacancies and you can specify Gozo if you wish. The Jobsplus building ... Read More
Best place to watch football???? by danbatch
OK so I been here 2 years now. And have still not nailed a good place to watch a bit of football. Now, being a Watford fan it is not as easy to find a pub that is going to be showing one of our matches over a Liverpool or United game. What I am ...
Time square bar on the sliema front is not a bad place for the football. Always a few games being shown on the screens. A good cosmopolitan crowd and reasonable prices and decent food as well. Hope this helps. Btw being an Evertonian can we nick ... Read More
Solo hiking : are local bird hunters an "issue"? by andy5m
I like hiking in groups, and plan to join the Ramblers`Association. But I sometimes like solo hiking. I`ve read that bird hunting is a tradition on Malta. Do these hunters get irate when they see hikers, and make the hike unpleasant, or even ...
You鈥檙e welcome Andy. If over on Gozo there are regular weekly hikes you can join in. A site named 鈥楪ozone 鈥� is particularly good for advertising these walks and will give full details. Read More
Solo hiking : are local bird hunters an "issue"? by andy5m
I like hiking in groups, and plan to join the Ramblers`Association. But I sometimes like solo hiking. I`ve read that bird hunting is a tradition on Malta. Do these hunters get irate when they see hikers, and make the hike unpleasant, or even ...
I would say you are in no danger from hunters whilst out on any walks. I can only speak for gozo, but I have never come across any intimidation. Shooting and trapping goes on most days during the season. If walking around coastal paths I would ... Read More
What are the dos and don'ts of finding a job in Malta? by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Where is the best place to start when looking for a job in Malta? Is it better to job-hunt by directly contacting the company of your interest, or should job-seekers rely on a recruitment agency, for example? Are there any ...
Unfortunately as a third country national I would think it very difficult to gain employment on just a one month tourist visa especially as an accountant. These positions are easily filled by EU nationals, of whom there are many on Malta. Employers ... Read More
Where to live in Malta??? by GED Prod LTD
hey guys So.... Myself, girlfriend and two dogs are heading to Malta for 6 months either in November or December this year.... Which area of Malta do we look at renting in? We are happy to drive, so being on top of nightlife etc is not too ...
If I were you I would not let any future agent/landlord know what you are prepared to spend. 拢2,000 a month is an insane figure. Unfortunately in recent years rents have gone through the roof mainly due to newcomers paying vastly inflated ... Read More
Apartment rental-Landlord entry by NewPoster2017
When renting do you ever feel like the property isnt really yours ? I always find myself turning laptop off and putting it away in cupboard incase landlord comes in,hiding personal letters etc. I think they can't come in without warning ...
24 hours I should have said. Read More
Apartment rental-Landlord entry by NewPoster2017
When renting do you ever feel like the property isnt really yours ? I always find myself turning laptop off and putting it away in cupboard incase landlord comes in,hiding personal letters etc. I think they can't come in without warning ...
I have it in writing in my rental contract the landlady has to give me 24 prior notice if she wants to enter the property. I am quite sure that is the statutory law. Whether others abide by that is another matter. Read More
Jobs within the health and care sector by Wendywoo58
I am qualified in health and social care with an NVQ 3 DIploma. I have worked in the hospital environment back in England. I now work in the care industry looking after people with learning disabilities. I was wondering if there are any homes in ...
Apply via the 'care malta' website. They have several care homes around the island and often advertise vacancies. Read More
Moving to Malta by GuestPoster35
Hello all (or to anyone reading this)!!!..phil here in uk and moving with my gf hopefully next year.buisy readying the house for sale as I write this (break from new bathroom going in lol)... I'm a gas engineer and plumber,crane opp now and ...
For example if you go to the qawra palace hotel homepage and scroll down to the bottom you will find a link for vacancies, among other jobs available there is one for a full time maintenance person. Read More
Moving to Malta by GuestPoster35
Hello all (or to anyone reading this)!!!..phil here in uk and moving with my gf hopefully next year.buisy readying the house for sale as I write this (break from new bathroom going in lol)... I'm a gas engineer and plumber,crane opp now and ...
Hotels here often advertise for in house maintenance men so bear that in mind also. It has the advantage of offering year round employment and guaranteed wages paid. Send them your cv, but as mentioned before, not before you arrive in the country. Read More
NEW in Malta :) by karina2
[b]Hi Everyone, So I'm English, Im 22 and moving to Malta in roughly a month with my partner (already have accommodation) in particular to Qala, Gozo, so if anyone can offer particular advice on living in Gozo for example where to food shop, ...
Just head up to zeppies bar in qala square esp at weekends, it's a good friendly vibe with live music, get chatting to people, it's a good mix of ex pats and gozitans, you'll soon find out all you need to know. Best wishes Read More
Retiring in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Malta? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are there ...
Sorry, don't quite understand that. I am resident in another EU country! RaySorry I was replying to an earlier post from tearnet Read More
Retiring in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Malta? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are there ...
Not if you apply for and take up residency in another eu country Read More
Retiring in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Malta? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are there ...
Yes we would all love to see a stronger 拢 and a better rate. But just as important from a purely selfish point of view I yearn for interest rates to rise , my savings in the uk have been decimated these last few years. They have been ... Read More
Retiring in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Malta? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are there ...
Ray thanks for that. So it seems only pensioners get these options. I'm not of pensionable age yet . By applying for the RHA scheme I was led to understand that i then gave up any rights to treatment on the NHS in the uk and my ehic card was now ... Read More
Retiring in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Malta? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are there ...
A couple of questions regarding the previous posts. If you are in receipt of a uk state pension which is paid into a uk bank account, why are you liable to pay Maltese taxation on it, is it not already taxed at source in the uk?. And secondly if you ... Read More
uk bank account while living in malta by DP4
Has anyone else had problems having a uk bank account while permanently living in Malta,as I understand it you need a uk address to have an account, there is an international account available,but you need a balance of 拢25k with Barclays.
I forgot to mention you are also issued with a debit card with the maltapost account, it is a minimum 50e to open, but I found it a hell of a lot less hassle than going through the mainstream banks here. Good luck Read More
uk bank account while living in malta by DP4
Has anyone else had problems having a uk bank account while permanently living in Malta,as I understand it you need a uk address to have an account, there is an international account available,but you need a balance of 拢25k with Barclays.
No problems at all with my uk Santander current account. I notified them of my new address in Malta and get a paper statement from them each month. A little tip for a savings account is to open one with NSI. National savings & investments. Ok ... Read More
Working and wages as bus driver in Malta by spandy61
well reading between the lines, to sum up wages are rubbish and you have to work long long hours for it? and so on 1 income it will be a struggle to survive? I am a bus driver in the uk, my wife cant work because of her illness, but we were thinking ...
Yes I was commenting on the situation on Malta itself. I'm also on Gozo, living in ghanjselem and have the choice of 3 different buses to take me up to Victoria. Though I often walk it, takes around 45 minutes, and get one of the buses back. The ... Read More
Working and wages as bus driver in Malta by spandy61
well reading between the lines, to sum up wages are rubbish and you have to work long long hours for it? and so on 1 income it will be a struggle to survive? I am a bus driver in the uk, my wife cant work because of her illness, but we were thinking ...
I don't think any bus operator will make a total success of a good service until the main problem is solved and that is there are just far too many cars on the roads , it really is that simple. And until the government can somehow find a ... Read More
UK Style Doner Kebab in Malta? by mobilephone
Hello all, Just wondering of anyone knows where to get a UK Style Doner Kebab in Malta? You know the type of thin sliced smooth meat and freshly made chilli sauce with pickled red and white cabbage etc? Also can you buy sausage rolls? Cheese ...
Look out for the 'sofra' chain of kebab houses. There are 2 in buggibba and also 1 in sliema, they are Turkish style and are excellent. They are far superior and cheaper than anything you will find in England, you can also choose from a good ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Malta? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Do you miss Malta at all toon?. I'm just curious as I've followed this forum for some years now and recall the time when you lived in mellieha, I know you have since moved to Cyprus, yet you still post on here. I'm not knocking you in ... Read More
How easy is it to find a job in Malta?
Finding work in these fields is very easy, though the pay is low. Min wage in Malta is around 4.50e an hour. The main obstacle will be getting suitable accommodation, especially if you arrive in high season. Rental prices have gone through the roof ... Read More