cryptosailor
English expat in Malta
Forum posts
25
About me
English
Lives in Zejtun
Registration: 05 December 2018
Moving household goods to uk by Fusspot
We are moving back to the Uk in March 2024, any recommendations please, will probably be half a container. The firm that moved us here no longer does personal/household goods. Another has not even replied. TIA
Have you tried Express Trailers ? I've used them for a palleted move to Spain and found them to be excellent so far.... Read More
Dogs on Virtu Ferries to Sicily by cryptosailor
Good Morning All, Anyone have experience of taking a dog Valletta-Pozzallo on Virtu Ferries? TIA
Thank you, that pretty much tallies with what I've discovered thus far. Did you have to forewarn the Italian authorities that you were travelling with a dog? And, on your return to Malta, did you have to forewarn the Maltese authorities? Thanks Read More
Maltese citizenship via naturalisation by north8
Hi there, I've been doing my research on Maltese citizenship. Online sources tell me that after five years of legal residency I'll be eligible to apply. However, people have told me that the timeline is actually much longer, something in ...
Citizenship is not obligatory, it's at their discretion. They are not required to provide a reason. Ignore the refusal, find a Labour friendly lawyer and reapply. As the foreign minister stated, the rule of law is secondary to the rule of ... Read More
Maltese citizenship via naturalisation by north8
Hi there, I've been doing my research on Maltese citizenship. Online sources tell me that after five years of legal residency I'll be eligible to apply. However, people have told me that the timeline is actually much longer, something in ...
my wife went through the same after 13 years residency. They refused. went to a lawyer. Approved. My advice, go to a Labour Party friendly lawyer, my wife did. Read More
Lack of job interviews by ukhillbillies
I arrived in Dec 2020 prior to Brexit and under Brexit rules I have until 30th June to secure employment, no work permit required. I have submitted loads of job applications since being here. I've had very little response despite having an ...
In the same boat for over a year. Keep trying, something is sure to come up. At least, that's what I keep telling myself!! Read More
Name in the Maltese Public Registry spelled incorrectly by Badger101
Hello Everyone, I'm looking for a bit of advice. I'm currently going through confirming my Maltese Citizenship (I was born in Malta), which is going well. One problem which has come up is that my forename in the Maltese Public Registry has ...
@Badger101 Recently hired Ganado Advocates, quoted 1600 Euros should I need to get a court order for my "British Surname" to be used on my citizenship certificate as opposed to what Citizenship Department think my surname is. They did say ... Read More
Name in the Maltese Public Registry spelled incorrectly by Badger101
Hello Everyone, I'm looking for a bit of advice. I'm currently going through confirming my Maltese Citizenship (I was born in Malta), which is going well. One problem which has come up is that my forename in the Maltese Public Registry has ...
That's interesting. Thank you. Could you DM me please ? Read More
Name in the Maltese Public Registry spelled incorrectly by Badger101
Hello Everyone, I'm looking for a bit of advice. I'm currently going through confirming my Maltese Citizenship (I was born in Malta), which is going well. One problem which has come up is that my forename in the Maltese Public Registry has ...
Interested in this thread. My parents never married. Citizenship unit incorrectly gave me my fathers surname, which I have never everused. All official ( for the last 52 years ) UK and Maltese Documents for me are under my Mothers ... Read More
Coffee beans or a grinder by JoshRi77
Looking to buy some excellent roasted coffee (coffee-statistics.com/best-coffee-beans-for-cold-brew/) beans (Papua New Guinea or Sumatra) and a burr grinder to grind the said beans. Any suggestions where to find locally or online?
Grinder - depends entirely on your budget, suggest James Hoffman reviews on youtube. Coffee beans, well, after 3 years, I am still searching for a decent bean and supplier, though this probably depends entirely on your taste. lot 61 in Valletta ... Read More
drinking water solution by walter99wm
hello Everyone , i have been here just 2 months and in this time i have found strange that this island is living on drinking water from imported bottles from neighboring countries, in 4 weeks i have construct a machine that give you pure water , ...
oooh, I have a machine like that, it's a dehumidifier :) Read More
Curtain Fitting Malta by cryptosailor
Hello, Would anyone know of a mobile curtain fitting service, preferably in the south of Malta? Thanks in advance.
Thank you richiwatts, unfortunately that link doesnt work for me, could you please provide the store name and I'll search using that? Read More
Curtain Fitting Malta
Hello, Would anyone know of a mobile curtain fitting service, preferably in the south of Malta? Thanks in advance. Read More
Brita filtered water by Lildavid
My wife and I have just moved to Malta from the U.K. We know that bottled water is advisable for drinking, but would tap water that鈥檚 been filtered be ok to drink? I鈥檓 thinking of saving the pennies as well as all that plastic..
For my kettle and coffee machine, I use a Brita WD3020 WATERBAR system. Two tap inlets, one for filtered cold water, the other hot and cold unfiltered. I didn't like the idea and management of a Brita jug filter. I am lazy. It works for ... Read More
What do I require for the police conduct certificate in Floriana ?
the document can be ordered online. Delivery is within a few days normally. Either way, you just need your ID card. https://servizz.gov.mt/en/Pages/Police_-Justice-and-Defence/Law-and-Order/Malta-Police-Force/WEB044/default.aspx Read More
Driving to Malta by ChrisandrachelHolland
Dear Friends, What is the recommended route to drive a car from the UK to Malta? and, what are the hidden costs? Best regards Chris and Rachel
My suggestion would be to drive to Genoa via France/Italy and get on the ferry to Palermo, Sicily. Then drive across Sicily to Pozzallo and get the ferry to Malta. It worked for me. Read More
Handyman needed
Lastminuteman, if it鈥檚 minor electrical and plumbing, I can put you onto a guy who I鈥檝e found to be reliable, helpful and charges a very fair price. Regards, CS Read More
Inflated insurance ... by lastminuteman
Found out by chance while trying to get car insurance that the price for me as a "foreigner" is about 鈧�200 more than for a local .... Anyone else had the same issue? Is this actually allowed ... EU and all that ... ?! The ...
Also, when it comes to abiding by EU rules, you can pretty much forget it! Malta is happy to take EU funds but don鈥檛 imagine that they abide to EU rules to the letter. Read More
Inflated insurance ... by lastminuteman
Found out by chance while trying to get car insurance that the price for me as a "foreigner" is about 鈧�200 more than for a local .... Anyone else had the same issue? Is this actually allowed ... EU and all that ... ?! The ...
Keep shopping around. I had my insurances with Fogg and then switched to Mapfre Middlesea who were quoting a discount of 40% on my premiums. Malta isn鈥檛 that sophisticated or competitive in the areas of insurance, so you need to put in the ... Read More
Does a no paid internship need a work permit? by Erin Liu
Hello, I am a student currently study tourism management in the Netherlands. Starting from February, I will have a 20 weeks internship in a tourism company in Malta. It is none financial compensation internship and is included in my study program. ...
Rotunda sinensis sums it up perfectly. Don't expect the host country to properly apply EU legislation. Know your rights! You'll probably be teaching them, in this case Malta, how the legislation applies. Happened to me and many others. Good ... Read More