Grizabella
English expat in Malta
Forum posts
26
About me
English
Lives in Qawra
Speaks English
Registration: 25 June 2012
In retrospect, would you move again to Malta? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Malta, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Been here three years and ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! Found a great apartment overlooking the sea with a huge roof for my three cats, have a great job which I love, the weather is fab (as long as you have a decent heater and de-humidifier for the winter), ... Read More
Cat/Kitten adoption
Hi A friend is looking to adopt a kitten or young cat. Can anyone give me the address of any shelters? I have looked on-line but the websites all seam to be very out of date and I can't seam to find phone numbers to contact and arrange ... Read More
Bus Routes and Timetables by Grizabella
Hi. Can anyone signpost me to a link for the up to date timetables and journey planner for the new bus system? Every link I try is broken, and googling Malta Public Transport only gives a link to the tallinja card (which I already have!). Thanks in ...
I'm glad its not just me!! If I can get the links I can use the buses...if not then Public Transport Malta loses out (and the bars in Bugibba win!!) Read More
Bus Routes and Timetables
Hi. Can anyone signpost me to a link for the up to date timetables and journey planner for the new bus system? Every link I try is broken, and googling Malta Public Transport only gives a link to the tallinja card (which I already have!). Thanks in ... Read More
change of adress on the e-residence card.Can anybody help by annjette
Can anybody help? We need to change our adress on the e-recidence card and somebody told us that we have to have a lot of documents to do that. What do we need? besides the resident card we have, beside the new contract for the apartment we now ...
My partner sent his application off by post (as the FAQ's on the website say you can if you're an EU citizen) to change his "old" card for the new one. After 7 weeks, they have just returned the entire package of notarised ... Read More
moving to malta by George76
Hello there, i'll be moving to Malta in a month and i would like some insights about renting and public trnasport system. My maximum budget for rent is 400 Euros, i know that flats are much cheaper in North Malta ( Qawra,Bugibba ) than those in ...
We have lived in Bugibba for three years and really love it! The rent has gone up, but we were told that it's because the government have cracked down on landlords who weren't paying tax - they got caught out when they agreed to let tenants ... Read More
Tallinja card 10 Euro top up - 10 euro free! by F0xgl0ve
Until the end of October (or until the money runs out), if you top up your card by 10 euros or more you will receive 10 euros free, details on website and in press. Ray
Ahh - I went straight to the top-up site, not through the "front page" and there is nothing on there about rules! I will find out tomorrow when I get on a bus again. Thanks Read More
Tallinja card 10 Euro top up - 10 euro free! by F0xgl0ve
Until the end of October (or until the money runs out), if you top up your card by 10 euros or more you will receive 10 euros free, details on website and in press. Ray
I just topped mine up with 10 euro and the balance is only showing that I topped up 10 euro, so the "free" 10 euro hasn't been added to the balance! Read More
Female Doctor in Bugibba
Does anyone know if there is a sympathetic female Doctor in the Bugibba area? Tel no would be great! Thnx Read More
Cats in apartment by Kerstin_23
Hi, I'm going to move to Malta with my 2 cats in August or September. How hard is it to find a place to rent with them? I read somewhere that it's forbidden by law to keep cats in apartments, but not in houses, so I'm going to look for ...
Our contract (and I think most standard contracts) had a no pets clause but the landlady crossed it out and we all initialled the changes. No problems... Read More
Cats in apartment by Kerstin_23
Hi, I'm going to move to Malta with my 2 cats in August or September. How hard is it to find a place to rent with them? I read somewhere that it's forbidden by law to keep cats in apartments, but not in houses, so I'm going to look for ...
We moved here two years ago and have lived in two different apartments with our three cats. We have had no problems finding somewhere suitable (now in a second floor apartment in Bugibba, on the sea front with a great balcony and a huge half of ... 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 ...
Got off the bus at 8.55am so about 9.15 when I got there. Out before 9.30. Not as bad as I expected!! 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 ...
I finally got my card today!!! I first applied for an appointment back in Feb, got sent a date that didn't exist, then heard nothing. Eventualy I applied by post (notorised copies of every bit of "official" paperwork I have)I sent it all off on 30th ... Read More
Bringing your pet to Malta - a success story! by SillyPennyP
I imported my faithful family dog into Malta today and it was really very simple. Microchipped, passported, vaccinated against rabies and send off for a permit to travel (which we asked for but they never sent so I had to wait 15 minutes for a vet ...
Hi Wilderbank We moved here about a year ago (best thing we've ever done!) with our three cats. We got their passports first, then contacted Air Malta. They recommended an agent who gave us all the paperwork and details we needed. They even ... 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 I have finally sent off my application for eresidency by snail-mail. My landlady has agreed to change our electricity and water tarrif to the Residential rate, but looking at the forms on the ARMS website, I need my new eresidency card in ... 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 ...
Well I first sent an email for an appointment on 5th Feb and still waiting, unless you count the one for Tuesday 11th May (the 11th May is a Saturday!)I've emailed every week since for clarification but now given up. When it finally gets sorted I ... 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 ...
and I'm still waiting! 1st email sent 5th Feb. Eventually got one but it was for Tuesday 11th May. Ok except 11th May is a Saturday!! I've sent endless requests for a proper date & can't get to Valletta to arrange an appointment in person due to ... Read More
Passion Pictures at Easter
Hi. I have been told that over the Easter period there are Passion Pictures made from rice and pasta etc in some churches that are well worth a visit. Can anyone tell me where I will find them and when? I've looked on t'internet but can't find ... Read More
email for setting up an appointment for residency application by DudeInNL
Hi guys, does anyone know how long does it take for the Department of Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs to reply to the email i sent for setting up an appointment with them? Cheers
If it helps, I first emailed fo an appintment on 5th Feb. Evevtually got an appointment through on Feb 13th but was dated for Tuesday 11th May. Problem is the 11th May is a Saturday! I have emaild repeatedly for a proper day/date but still no ... 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 ...
I emailed for my appointment and after about 5 weeks, got an appointment for Tuesday 11th May......only problem is that the 11th May is a Saturday!!! I've now spent two more weeks trying to get confirmation of the right day as I will need to take ... Read More
Is it all worth it ???? by Rocking Ken
Hi All, Over the last 12 months I have been doing a lot of research on moving to Malta and recently ramped this research up. Since reading about ARM Ltd ripping everyone off with electricity and water and the rather damp short winter where the ...
We moved here in August and i can honestly say it is the best thing we have ever done! I have a great job (the second since arriving cos the first was on Gozo and the travel was just tooooo much!) Everyone has been really friendly, ex-pats and ... Read More
women's hair cuts
If you are in Qawra/Bugibba try Hair Flair just off Tourist Street opposite Dianas and the Great Wall. They're really good and very reasonably priced Read More
Non EU resident in Malta needs visa for Saudi Arabia
Hi guys Just wondering if anyone can help. I have just started work (only 2 weeks after arriving here!) and my boss has set me a bit of a challenge. He is Australian, living here with a work permit. He has been invited to Saudi Arabia but needs a ... Read More
Residency Cards
Hi all I amm moving with my partner and 3 cats to Malta on 27th August. We have already signed a 6 month lease on an apartment and have enough money to last for 6 months by which time I hope we will have found work! What is the process now to get ... Read More