IrinaC
Latvian expat in the USA
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About me
Latvian
Lives in South Carolina
Registration: 06 November 2011
Personal Income Tax Return by IrinaC
Hi all! I lived in Malta for a bit over a year and worked for about nine months. I would like to check with you guys if anyone knows if one can file an individual income tax return and get a refund of some of the income tax paid (because I feel ...
Hi Mantonas, I checked this site, but it doesn't seem like they do returns for Malta. But thanks anyways. Irina Read More
Personal Income Tax Return by IrinaC
Hi all! I lived in Malta for a bit over a year and worked for about nine months. I would like to check with you guys if anyone knows if one can file an individual income tax return and get a refund of some of the income tax paid (because I feel ...
Thanks guys, You are helpful as always. I do have an e-ID, but do they do direct deposit in Malta bank account in case of refund? Because the check sent to my old address will do me no good :) Read More
Personal Income Tax Return
Hi all! I lived in Malta for a bit over a year and worked for about nine months. I would like to check with you guys if anyone knows if one can file an individual income tax return and get a refund of some of the income tax paid (because I feel ... Read More
Christmas Trees
Hi all, I can imagine it's probably not too popular here, since it's an island, but still wondering if anyone is buying real Christmas Trees? If yes, where can you buy one and how much could it be? I remember last year I saw a lonely one for about ... Read More
What is a good temporary job in Malta until I get a permanent one. by jmuthe
Hello, I am an American with Maltese duel citizenship, who is thinking of moving to Malta next summer and then find a job in my field of electronics. I have some money saved and a temporary place to stay. Once I find a job, I plan to use my saved ...
I actually like jmuthe's questions, because they trigger the best detailed discussions covering different points of view. When I was doing my research, I was finding mostly positives about the island, from statistics, blogs etc. I think it's ... Read More
Salaries in Malta by shadi1984
Hi All, I'm moving to Malta next month and i'm afraid a bit from the salary problems. is it a good salary 20.000 EU before tax to live in Malta? And anyone know how much i will pay tax? thanks
Your monthly salary after tax will be about Eur 1,250 - 1,350 monthly, sometimes they add some government bonuses. It's high for Malta but everything is quite expensive here. Not much room for savings, but all depends on your living arrangements: ... Read More
What docs are required for Residency Card? by sarah101
Hi, We are heading tomorrow to Valetta to apply for our Residency Cards. Can someone tell me what docs they would require us to take with us? We have signed for an apartment in St Julian's which we move into on the 15th so have an address. We are ...
We applied by mail and submitted certified copies of documents. This was sufficient. The copies were even certified by a police officer. Never seen that before but they do it here. Required application form, prove of employment (enough for one ... Read More
Any photographers and/or skywatchers on here?
Hi, I'm far from professional but love photography and I can tell you the sky here is beautiful most of the times. The clouds sit unusually low and take all kinds of different shapes and colors. Sunsets are magical. The views at Ghajn Tuffieha bay ... Read More
I am totally confused and I need help on this one by elinabio
our son is born at November 1997. when I read about maltese education system I thought he is supposed to be in form 3 in a secondary school as he is 15 and not 16 years old. however today my husband went to St Clare College and he was told that our ...
Hi Elinabio, Just to mention, as a factor in your decision making, here in Malta its a common practice to introduce up to 6 months probation period, where employers can assess you and you can assess the company. Within this period, the job is not ... Read More
Winter in Malta by JoeToronto
Hello Everyone, I have read several forums where people have stated that winter in Malta is harsh, particularly inside the house. Furthermore, I have read that many have to wear gloves, hats, and winter coats inside the house just to maintain body ...
"Do people spend more for heating their homes in Malta than in much colder countries?" You can't say yes or no to that, because it depends on many factors: what do you consider a normal temperature inside the house (for me it's above 24 C, some ... Read More
Winter in Malta by JoeToronto
Hello Everyone, I have read several forums where people have stated that winter in Malta is harsh, particularly inside the house. Furthermore, I have read that many have to wear gloves, hats, and winter coats inside the house just to maintain body ...
Just to compare, when my sister came here to visit this summer (she lives in Spain), she noticed that even though the temperatures were the same at the time, it was a lot harder to tolerate the heat here, because of humidity. Read More
Winter in Malta by JoeToronto
Hello Everyone, I have read several forums where people have stated that winter in Malta is harsh, particularly inside the house. Furthermore, I have read that many have to wear gloves, hats, and winter coats inside the house just to maintain body ...
I like fall and spring, very fresh and lots of flowers. There are some nice winter days, too, hope this one is warmer and sunnier than last years'. Read More
Winter in Malta by JoeToronto
Hello Everyone, I have read several forums where people have stated that winter in Malta is harsh, particularly inside the house. Furthermore, I have read that many have to wear gloves, hats, and winter coats inside the house just to maintain body ...
Winter in Malta, my favorite subject... it's my second one to enjoy. Just got an electric bill for all the aircon that I used in summer and it made me sick. Still not going to sacrifice on heat, but feel like I can never get comfortable enough ... Read More
Selling Cars in Malta by GHouston
Hi Everyone, I am trying to sell my car at present. I wondered if anyone had any advice on the best routes to go down. I have posted an ad on this site, Malta Park and Malta Autotrader, I was ideally looking for a fairly quick sale before ...
They can still keep selling, by putting just a phone number on the sign, as everyone knows that it means the car is for sale. Read More
Selling Cars in Malta by GHouston
Hi Everyone, I am trying to sell my car at present. I wondered if anyone had any advice on the best routes to go down. I have posted an ad on this site, Malta Park and Malta Autotrader, I was ideally looking for a fairly quick sale before ...
Over a year, but it's not enough I guess to get used to certain differences, they just keep popping up all of a sudden, like this cars "for sale" issue, that I was not aware of, and was just thinking of selling my car soon. Good to know. Read More
Sharing a car ride? :)
or even in Kulleg, Msida. There are a bunch of busses going that direction. Read More
Selling Cars in Malta by GHouston
Hi Everyone, I am trying to sell my car at present. I wondered if anyone had any advice on the best routes to go down. I have posted an ad on this site, Malta Park and Malta Autotrader, I was ideally looking for a fairly quick sale before ...
But your own registered car is a private property. Or selling your own personal car on your own private property with a "for sale" sign would not be illegal then? Still trying to rationalize the logic. It's completely different in many other ... Read More
Selling Cars in Malta by GHouston
Hi Everyone, I am trying to sell my car at present. I wondered if anyone had any advice on the best routes to go down. I have posted an ad on this site, Malta Park and Malta Autotrader, I was ideally looking for a fairly quick sale before ...
Interesting... should selling personal stuff on a "public" website like maltapark be considered illegal as well then? Or what about houses with "for sale" signs on them? Read More
Selling Cars in Malta by GHouston
Hi Everyone, I am trying to sell my car at present. I wondered if anyone had any advice on the best routes to go down. I have posted an ad on this site, Malta Park and Malta Autotrader, I was ideally looking for a fairly quick sale before ...
very curious to find out as well where the issue of illegality is coming from. It would never occur to me something like that could be illegal. Read More
If you took only one. by GuestPoster566
If you took only one household item with you when moving to live to Malta, what would it be and why? Hindsight is perfectly valid btw.
rooikat, At least yours will have the same voltage. My fancy pink iron with silver nano-titanium plates had to go to trash because I couldn't find the right adaptor for it here, and experimenting with several power converters I bought here didn't ... Read More
If you took only one. by GuestPoster566
If you took only one household item with you when moving to live to Malta, what would it be and why? Hindsight is perfectly valid btw.
I think you got to be a girl with curly frizzy hair that gets worse in humidity to fully appreciate the necessity of this device :) As for the terminology, they call it a flat iron in US, but I heard Maltese hairdressers calling it here the same. ... Read More
If you took only one. by GuestPoster566
If you took only one household item with you when moving to live to Malta, what would it be and why? Hindsight is perfectly valid btw.
I always called it just an iron, steam or no steam, but maybe there are some other names for different kinds of irons, but that's just going into too much technicality. Read More
If you took only one. by GuestPoster566
If you took only one household item with you when moving to live to Malta, what would it be and why? Hindsight is perfectly valid btw.
Please explain the difference between a flat iron and a steam iron and why one would prefer the one to the other.flat iron is for your hair. steam iron is what you iron your clothes with. Read More
If you took only one. by GuestPoster566
If you took only one household item with you when moving to live to Malta, what would it be and why? Hindsight is perfectly valid btw.
One thing I thought I had to bring - even bought a nice one on purpose - a FLAT IRON... And it died. Well, laptop, iPad are a must for me. And they survived! Read More
average salary and cost of living in malta by claire&milos
hi peeps can anyone please give us a indication to the average monthley salary and the cost of basic living???
The first approx. 9000 聙 are tax free and then the next band is 15 % tax. So 14.000/year would mean paying around 750 聙 taxes. The amount between 14.500 and 19.500 is taxed at 25 % and any amount above 19.500 is taxed at 35 %Hi Ricky, I'm not very ... Read More
How does Malta see foreigners? by expatmalta12
How do you feel as an expat living in Malta?
In response to Scubaboy's questions: I work in accounting/finance area. In this field, mostly English is a required language, but some job postings I saw also listed fluent Maltese. Recruiting agents were also mentioning on the interviews that some ... Read More
How does Malta see foreigners? by expatmalta12
How do you feel as an expat living in Malta?
For sure it's important to learn the language. It's just interesting that when I was doing my research about this country, I found a lot of comments saying that since English is a national language, you won't experience any problems at all. In ... Read More
How does Malta see foreigners? by expatmalta12
How do you feel as an expat living in Malta?
It's funny I'm reading this thread while having lunch with my coworkers, who are speaking Maltese, actively discussing something and laughing and completely ignoring me being there. When I say something in English, they would respond out of ... Read More
Looking for a quiet place. by sjippe
Since my wife and I have made the decision to move to Malta, I was wondering if anybody could recommend a quiet place to settle down? I heard somebody mention Mellieha, but mayby others have some suggestions? We are looking for a place not too ...
Hi sjippe, When we were moving here, our first requirement for the rental agent was a quiet place that is also relatively close to commute to the busy areas. He recommended Naxxar. It's central, so it is not far from St. Julians. At the same time ... Read More
Pet travel from Malta to EU countries and US by IrinaC
Hello all, I was just wondering if anyone can share experience regarding travelling with cats from Malta to Latvia or to US. I'm familiar with the regulations regarding bringing animals to Malta, but what about travelling abroad from Malta? Could ...
Thanks all for your replies and suggestions. Ricky, I just want to tell you that you and your girlfriend were my encyclopedia on pet travel to Malta, so many thanks for that. Such a confusing process otherwise was made easy because of you. I hope ... Read More
Pet travel from Malta to EU countries and US
Hello all, I was just wondering if anyone can share experience regarding travelling with cats from Malta to Latvia or to US. I'm familiar with the regulations regarding bringing animals to Malta, but what about travelling abroad from Malta? Could ... Read More
Bulgarian/Romanian citizen's work permit
Hi Ricky, Thanks for the reply. I meant Bachelor and Master's degrees in Tourism management. I have them translated but my question is whether I will have to go through recognition of the diplomas by Malta Qualifications Recognition Information ... Read More
Would I be better off financially in Malta or New York by jmuthe
Hello, I am an American (in New York) who received dual-citizenship, since my parents are Maltese, and I have been thinking of moving to Malta next summer. I want to go because I enjoyed visiting it but I also think that it may also be great to ...
Hi, I don't want to sound discouraging, but I would strongly recommend you to spend about a year living here in Malta before you make your major decisions. By living I mean not just being a tourist, but working here, living everyday life, ... Read More
Public Healthcare Entitlement by IrinaC
Hello all, I'd like to ask what are the formalities for getting the entitlement for free public healthcare once you are a resident of Malta and paying NI contributions? Where do you have to apply? Is it possible to do it online? Also, if anyone ...
Hi Ricky, Yes, I hope so too ;) But still, it's good to know how the system works. Thanks for your comments, Irina Read More
Public Healthcare Entitlement by IrinaC
Hello all, I'd like to ask what are the formalities for getting the entitlement for free public healthcare once you are a resident of Malta and paying NI contributions? Where do you have to apply? Is it possible to do it online? Also, if anyone ...
Hi Ricky, Yes, I was talking about a Maltese NI number, through NI contributions in Malta. Did you or anyone have any experience with these public hospitals? Do they schedule an appointment for you that could take a long time? Do you just walk in, ... Read More
How to Notarize or Certify Documents in Malta? by IrinaC
Dear Expats, I'd like to ask if anyone knows where I can notarize or certify copies of the documents here in Malta. I've heard that copies can be authenticated by a police officer, but don't they have any official agencies that could provide this ...
Thanks. I found a good notary two steps away from my house in Naxxar. Keep forgetting that in Malta it's sometimes better to check Yellow Pages and not the web. Read More
Public Healthcare Entitlement by IrinaC
Hello all, I'd like to ask what are the formalities for getting the entitlement for free public healthcare once you are a resident of Malta and paying NI contributions? Where do you have to apply? Is it possible to do it online? Also, if anyone ...
Thanks Ricky, So do I just need to take my pay stub and SSN to the hospital? I've heard there is some form E121 to fill out, but I couldn't find any information on where to do that. On the website www.ehealth.com.mt they are mentioning that ... Read More
Public Healthcare Entitlement
Hello all, I'd like to ask what are the formalities for getting the entitlement for free public healthcare once you are a resident of Malta and paying NI contributions? Where do you have to apply? Is it possible to do it online? Also, if anyone ... Read More
How to Notarize or Certify Documents in Malta?
Dear Expats, I'd like to ask if anyone knows where I can notarize or certify copies of the documents here in Malta. I've heard that copies can be authenticated by a police officer, but don't they have any official agencies that could provide this ... Read More
Malta Qualifications Council (International Degree Assessment) by IrinaC
Hi all, I'd like to check if anyone had any experience with Malta Qualifications Council (MQRIC) where you can assess your international degree as being an equivalent to a Maltese degree. How lond does it normally take and what can you ...
Hi, Thanks for reply! Yes, I got mine assessed and had a similar experience with one employer. It did take about 2 months... Read More
New I.D. card rules by tearnet
This should boost income tax revenues.:D The Government of Malta intends to review the current process for the issue of the ID Cards to foreigners. The new format of residence document applies to EU/EEA/Swiss and Non-EU nationals. The Changes ...
Hi all, Was just wondering if anyone has a link to the official (or unofficial) source where the issues of ID card rules changes and hybrid residency cards are addressed. Thanks and regards, Irina Read More
Research holiday to Malta in June! by helz
Been researching and saving to go to live in Malta there is me my fiancee and our 7 year old daughter. Want to come for a research holiday to try to find a job and apartment any advise on where to stay or help when we arrive would be amazing! Dont ...
Hi guys, I would really advise you to have a bit more saved up as money goes extremely fast when you arrive with no job or anything set up. Especially taking into account the field you are looking to get into, as it may take some time. Getting an ... Read More
Taking my cat to Malta! by JosieDurbs
Hi guys! I'm bringing my cat to Malta, she's had all of her vaccinations, has her passport etc. I'm just a bit worried as to what to do when we get there, I'm hoping that she will be fine as an indoor cat but as she has been used to going outdoors ...
Hi, I've brought my two cats with me from US. The paperwork was hell, but the move was OK. They arrived in one piece, my super heroes. Adapted pretty quickly as well. They are indoor cats though. I was letting them outside a few years ago but ... Read More
CV in Malta by Guestposter11
Hello Expats!!! I麓m making a Curr铆culum Vitae to look for a job in "hospitality indutry" in Malta and I have some doubts. Could anyone help me with it? -It麓s recommended to put my "photo" in the CV? -It麓s recommended to insert genre, nationality ...
Hi Javier, I was using my American style resume without changing it much and was getting good responses. I've read that Europass format suggests a photo, gender and lots of personal info, but I find that discriminatory and didn't include any of ... Read More
Impending Malta arrival. It's exciting!! by Theglasgow6
Hello everyone, I am planning on moving to Malta from the US (I am an EU National). We are a family of 6 (4 young children 10 down to 2) and I have found this website extremely informative. Thank you all for your advice! I have read about ...
Qormi has one of the largest and best, in my opinion, supermarkets on the island - Pavi. Not sure about the living area, though, or the cost. Read More
Impending Malta arrival. It's exciting!! by Theglasgow6
Hello everyone, I am planning on moving to Malta from the US (I am an EU National). We are a family of 6 (4 young children 10 down to 2) and I have found this website extremely informative. Thank you all for your advice! I have read about ...
motorist, If you are ok not having a single tree around you, trash on the streets, dull beat up buildings, endless traffic and gasoline fumes, then you would possibly be ok living in Birkirkara. I'm coming from a place in South Carolina with lots ... Read More
Impending Malta arrival. It's exciting!! by Theglasgow6
Hello everyone, I am planning on moving to Malta from the US (I am an EU National). We are a family of 6 (4 young children 10 down to 2) and I have found this website extremely informative. Thank you all for your advice! I have read about ...
Hi motorist, Birkirkara and Santa Venera are just not too attractive places to live in, in my opinion. Fully air-conditioned place is also something to search hard for, especially if you have a set budget. Also, add extra for utility bills, which ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Malta by stephen27
A job opportunity in Malta has arisen for me, I have a wife and young daughter (17 months), the pay would be around 1800 Euros net.. should this be enough to live/? Id be hoping to live in or near St Julians but working near Kalkara and how ...
Haha, Julian, you are right, everything is so relative! All depends on what you compare it to. Read More
Malta Qualifications Council (International Degree Assessment)
Hi all, I'd like to check if anyone had any experience with Malta Qualifications Council (MQRIC) where you can assess your international degree as being an equivalent to a Maltese degree. How lond does it normally take and what can you ... Read More
I applied in Malta for ordinary residence in November. by Fiby
Hello!I applied for ordinary residence in November and have not yet received an answer.I am in Malta from September last year and have to go for a few days in Romania next month (March 2012) My question is if I can leave Malta for several days while ...
Hi, Does anybody know, by chance, if one can apply for an ordinary residency on the grounds of employment, having a temporary job contract (3 months)? Relates to EU nationals. Or having any kind of a temporary employment, where you are not hired ... Read More
Internet, no limit downloads etc when in a rental apartment? by SummerRaine
We are moving to Malta in 5 weeks time and are wondering about internet usage. We currently have broadband and unlimited download in the UK. We surf the internet a lot and play XBox 360 online. My question is, how would I go about setting this up if ...
Well, maybe our situation was different too. When we just moved, without an ID they would refuse a contract, so we had to settle for a deposit and a more expensive option. When we got ID's, we found out that they had a much cheaper deal and wanted ... Read More
Internet, no limit downloads etc when in a rental apartment? by SummerRaine
We are moving to Malta in 5 weeks time and are wondering about internet usage. We currently have broadband and unlimited download in the UK. We surf the internet a lot and play XBox 360 online. My question is, how would I go about setting this up if ...
Hi, A word of caution, it is better if you present them an ID card beforehand. Yes, the deposit is refundable, but we had to make several useless trips to the branch and a couple of weeks in phone calls to persuade them to apply the deposit towards ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Malta by stephen27
A job opportunity in Malta has arisen for me, I have a wife and young daughter (17 months), the pay would be around 1800 Euros net.. should this be enough to live/? Id be hoping to live in or near St Julians but working near Kalkara and how ...
Hi guys, I've read about the quality of life statistics, that was recently published, stating that Malta is #3 in the world measured by the "quality of life" index. Also, the slow pace of Mediterranean lifestyle etc. Could you please tell me then, ... Read More
Restaurants... by ajwebber
....Which is your favourite and why? :idontagree: Amanda x
Thanks for advice. Will check it out one of these days. Read More
Impending Malta arrival. It's exciting!! by Theglasgow6
Hello everyone, I am planning on moving to Malta from the US (I am an EU National). We are a family of 6 (4 young children 10 down to 2) and I have found this website extremely informative. Thank you all for your advice! I have read about ...
Hi John, I'm so excited to see that people from South Carolina are moving over here! I've lived in Myrtle Beach, SC for over 9 years. I have to tell you, it is a big difference and you will need to really adjust to this place here. Everything is a ... Read More
Restaurants... by ajwebber
....Which is your favourite and why? :idontagree: Amanda x
Any ideas on a good sushi place? Either dine in or take out? I love Japanese and Chinese food and really miss great selection and very affordable Chinese buffets in US. Had an awful experience here with Wok to Walk in Sliema. Will definitely check ... Read More
Gas Canisters - can I rent one?
Hi Kieran, My experience with a gas heater is that you would need to use some other heater anyways. It is not covering more than one room and you don't really want to use it in the bedroom, it requires ventilation. You would also need to change the ... Read More
Moving from Canada....what to bring by mjbelle
Hi, My fiancee and I are going to be moving to Malta from Canada this spring. I have been reading the forum looking for shipping and packing advice. Can anyone recommend a shipping company from Canada that did a good job? We are thinking of ...
For heating, we use a gas heater, halogen heater, fan heater, oven heater, and a/c heater all at the same time. And it feels like all the heat is just instantly evaporating as soon as you turn them off, because there is no such thing as insulation. ... Read More
Moving from Canada....what to bring by mjbelle
Hi, My fiancee and I are going to be moving to Malta from Canada this spring. I have been reading the forum looking for shipping and packing advice. Can anyone recommend a shipping company from Canada that did a good job? We are thinking of ...
Yes, don't believe the statistics that Malta has the best climate in the world! The winter here is not fun. It's freezing, rainy and windy, and inside is colder than outside. Warm socks and fur slippers are a must! ;) Account for no central heating ... Read More
Moving from Canada....what to bring by mjbelle
Hi, My fiancee and I are going to be moving to Malta from Canada this spring. I have been reading the forum looking for shipping and packing advice. Can anyone recommend a shipping company from Canada that did a good job? We are thinking of ...
Hi, I've moved recently from US and can tell you that the stereo I brought with me is dead for no apparent reason (tried all kinds of electricity converters), and I was never able to get my flat iron to work. If you do decide to bring electronics, ... Read More
Psychotic episodes by me3512
So we all help each other out here, give and take advice and generally joke and have fun in here. Now I am currious of any horror stories of living in Malta or in dealing with locals etc... suggestions for topics.... Driving ( always a good ...
Talking about psychotic episodes, today a 20 minute bus trip took 45 minutes, because the driver felt like stopping on the way and talking with the oncoming truck and bus drivers, for a minute or so with each one, blocking the traffic, and really ... Read More
Psychotic episodes by me3512
So we all help each other out here, give and take advice and generally joke and have fun in here. Now I am currious of any horror stories of living in Malta or in dealing with locals etc... suggestions for topics.... Driving ( always a good ...
I do agree with you. I've only been here for a couple of months, but have already met so many helpful people. This is very contrary to what you would find in the US, where people are required to be nice as a good customer service, but you just know ... Read More
Psychotic episodes by me3512
So we all help each other out here, give and take advice and generally joke and have fun in here. Now I am currious of any horror stories of living in Malta or in dealing with locals etc... suggestions for topics.... Driving ( always a good ...
10 days vacation in US seems like a luxury. At my last job, I was offered 7 days, after a full year of work, and they were encouraged to be broken down into days, to be enjoyed throughout the year. Like an addition to the weekend. Just to mention, ... Read More
GREETINGS by Elena_Elena
Hi EVERYONE, I am Elena 28 years old from Russia, and I've been living in Malta for 4 months I would like to join the forum mainly because I'm in search for a job starting as soon as possible, but also to try to find a expacts for chat and drink ...
Hi Elena! I'm glad to see some Russian speaking people around here! I'm from Latvia and also speak Russian. Maybe we can meet for a coffee one of these days. You can PM me, if you like, and good luck on the job search! Irina Read More
Bus from Mellieha to San Gwann?
http://www.arriva.com.mt/RoutePlansPage?l=1&loc_code_pk=FC6332&loc_code_pk=FC6433 Hi, this link is a route from Arriva website. It looks like you would have to take two busses and the shortest route would be 56 min. That's providing you don't have ... Read More
Best places to shop for clothes?
Hi all, Where do you shop for clothes around here? I have been to the Tigne Point and the Plaza in Sliema, see some familiar brands, but the prices are just way too much than what you would pay for this stuff in US. Are there any discount stores of ... Read More
Foreign Drivers license question by hammersfan
How long is it valid to drive here on a foreign drivers license - especially USA? I thought I read somewhere that it's a year from your last entry date, which suggests that so long as you leave and return occasionally then it remains valid (until of ...
What do you do though, if your EU driver's licence is expired but you are here in Malta, and not in the EU state, which issued the licence. Supposedly, to renew a licence in an issue state, you are to reside there for more than 6 month a year. I ... Read More
Import a car or buy in Malta???? by lindseyb
Hi all, Just got back from our trip to Malta, loved it and we are going ahead to move there in the next few months. We麓d like to get a car (although a little frightened of driving there, drivers are crazzzyyyy!!!)anyway all we wanted to do was get ...
Hi lindseyb, There are lots of older and cheaper cars for sale from private party on maltapark.com Regards, Irina Read More
Cat sitter/daycare/pet hotels
Hi, Just wondering if anyone knows of any place in Malta where you can leave your cats for a couple of weeks while you travel? Or maybe a person, who can take care of two cats for a few days? Would appreciate any advice. Regards, Irina Read More
GPS Navigation in Malta
Hi, I have come across an unexpected matter... Brought my GPS here with Malta maps loaded and it only shows the main roads! So my question is, is there a reliable GPS navigation on this island? I've been using the maps on the phone, but it isn't ... Read More
2012 Malta Mover by L&S
Would like to say Hello To Everyone. My Wife and I are Planning on moving from the UK to Malta April 2012. The plan is to arrive with suitcases and a big cheesy smile, find somewhere to live and find some work, and hopefully not set foot back to ...
Hi Lee! My husband and I are doing the same at the moment. We moved here two weeks ago without having anything set up or knowing anybody. So far, it's been fine. It's very easy to rent a place, we were working with Dhalia agent and had a place ... Read More
Malta Melita Tricks People with Deposit by IsaSARI
Hello, I went to Malta on August 29, and wanted to have an Internet connection. There were 2 companies to connect Internet, but it was obligatory to choose Melita, because my home owner was using Melita. They connected the Internet and took 聙 75 ...
I went to Melita yesterday to ask for my deposit back, since I got Maltese ID now, they said they would apply it to the next bill. I asked if that was the only option, they said yes. Works for me because I'm still keeping the sevice, but I can ... Read More
ETC registration, tax number, SSN
Hi all! After reading ETC website over and over again, still can't find what I'm looking for, so need your help. My husband and I just moved to Malta. We are EU nationals. We got our ID cards already, that was fast and easy. Now, how do we go about ... Read More
Foreign Drivers license question by hammersfan
How long is it valid to drive here on a foreign drivers license - especially USA? I thought I read somewhere that it's a year from your last entry date, which suggests that so long as you leave and return occasionally then it remains valid (until of ...
Hi Ricky, Thanks for a quick response! I'm coming from US, so it looks like my US license should be valid then. Do you know if I can just exchange it for a Maltese one, as I would have done with my Latvian license or I would have to take a test ... Read More
Foreign Drivers license question by hammersfan
How long is it valid to drive here on a foreign drivers license - especially USA? I thought I read somewhere that it's a year from your last entry date, which suggests that so long as you leave and return occasionally then it remains valid (until of ...
Hi everyone! I've been in Malta for just a week now and I'm still unclear about many things. Today I was going to buy a car and checked with one insurance company, they told me that my US license is invalid here, so they would not insure me. My ... Read More
Working and living in Malta by SmilerFrapps
Can anyone help me? I'm looking at moving to Malta from England, but where do I start on the getting a job and moving? Which should come first? Thank you.
Thanks a lot, useful info. Read More
Working and living in Malta by SmilerFrapps
Can anyone help me? I'm looking at moving to Malta from England, but where do I start on the getting a job and moving? Which should come first? Thank you.
Hi, George! Could you please PM me the link with info as well. Thanks in advance! Read More