flyingpommy
South African citizen
Forum posts
38
About me
South African
Lives in east london
Registration: 22 October 2012
taking our car to sicily
Hi, has anyone here taken their car across and if so, what documents are required, which website/ferry do I need to look at. Read More
meeting people in Gozo
Hi Naoimi, we got here in February and have settled into our apartment in Ghanjsielem. We are both pensioners very active and enjoy going out and meeting new people. Our email is listeraa@gmail.com Looking forward to meeting you angie and alan 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, not sure whether my question came through on forum but forgive if repeating myself. Has anyone who received the actual card, how long did it take after the temporary paper was issued. Are areeva supposed to recognize the temporary paper for ... 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 ...
We have been on Gozo for six weeks and actually had the interview for the residency cards last week and also submitted our S1 form together with the temporary residence number to the Health Entitlement Office, everything went well. Can anyone advise ... Read More
Contact details for Doctors
Hi been on Gozo 2 weeks and I realise no advertising on this site but can anyone advise me whereabouts to look for a GP, living in Ghajnsielem 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 ...
this is turning into a nightmare, we have only been on gozo two weeks but cant get certificate of health entitlement or travel card without ID which doesnt exist. We were advised by one of the councils that an office was going to be opened on gozo ... Read More
New residence permits
Hi, can someone advise me of the website where I can view the application forms for residency. How do the new rules apply to ourselves whereas we only arrive on 20th February and will not have any ID thanks Read More
UK Pensions by flyingpommy
Hi, Im experiencing great difficulty in getting the HSBC Iban number accepted by the Overseas Pension Department, I have been given 2 different numbers now and when I phone the UK Pensions, both of them come up invalid... Both of them had 31 ...
Have already done this, even received the original one in the post but still invalid... dont know whether its a fault with HSBC of the Pension Service, either way it doesnt help us.. Read More
UK Pensions by flyingpommy
Hi, Im experiencing great difficulty in getting the HSBC Iban number accepted by the Overseas Pension Department, I have been given 2 different numbers now and when I phone the UK Pensions, both of them come up invalid... Both of them had 31 ...
Thanks Terry, but I think I have to contact HSBC again (costing a fortune in phone calls to Malta and UK) but they must sort it out, other wise I have to find another bank... Read More
UK Pensions by flyingpommy
Hi, Im experiencing great difficulty in getting the HSBC Iban number accepted by the Overseas Pension Department, I have been given 2 different numbers now and when I phone the UK Pensions, both of them come up invalid... Both of them had 31 ...
Hiya, unfortunately have to as its our main income and have to prove to the government (especially with the new residence permit) that we can exist on this. Dont know how we are going to manage without ID's but will sort it out when we get there ... Read More
UK Pensions by flyingpommy
Hi, Im experiencing great difficulty in getting the HSBC Iban number accepted by the Overseas Pension Department, I have been given 2 different numbers now and when I phone the UK Pensions, both of them come up invalid... Both of them had 31 ...
Hi, you phone the Pension Services and quote your NH Number together with your bank details (if in Malta) your Iban Number, its quite simple and they are really helpful. I have been onto them about 10 times trying to get things sorted out... Read More
UK Pensions
Hi, Im experiencing great difficulty in getting the HSBC Iban number accepted by the Overseas Pension Department, I have been given 2 different numbers now and when I phone the UK Pensions, both of them come up invalid... Both of them had 31 ... Read More
Car insurance
This being south africa they need to know the correct wording If anyone has a copy letter wld be great Read More
Car insurance
Can anyone send me the wording/copy of the letter required by insurance companies in Malta/Gozo entitling us to the No Claims Bonus I have already sent one with the history of our cars over the last 10 years but it was not what they ... Read More
Documents required
Hi, hoping to arrive 20th February, what documents do I need to obtain telephone, cellphone contract,tv and car 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 ...
Oh I hope this is all sorted out, we have purposely booked our flights from South Africa in order to arrive two weeks before our container and of course the Residence Permit is a requirement for customs Read More
Drinking Water by flyingpommy
When I was there on holiday everyone was buying water, is the water drinkable after boiling it or just too risky....
for 300 euros, it seems the correct way to go... thanks guys Read More
Drinking Water
When I was there on holiday everyone was buying water, is the water drinkable after boiling it or just too risky.... Read More
Radio Station available by flyingpommy
Hi, does anyone have any advise on the radio stations over there, or is there any way we can tune in to UK stations, I just love listening to the radio. Thanks
Thanks really appreciate it, are there many geordies over there? are you on Gozo or Malta as cant see Melliaha on the map Read More
Radio Station available
Hi, does anyone have any advise on the radio stations over there, or is there any way we can tune in to UK stations, I just love listening to the radio. Thanks Read More
continuing our way of life in Gozo
Hi guys, anybody know whether we can buy charcoal there, is it worth bringing our braais/barbecues from South Africa Read More
Moving to Gozo by flyingpommy
We are hoping to move February/March 2013 depending on sale of house in SA (three offers so far) but non as yet materialised...have looked at so many places to rent (apartments)98% of them furnished and find that a lot of the furniture is not to our ...
Yes,have been forewarned but will have plenty of woollies hopefully. It was quite chilly in December which I found quite pleasant. Which month does it start warming up???? Read More
Moving to Gozo by flyingpommy
We are hoping to move February/March 2013 depending on sale of house in SA (three offers so far) but non as yet materialised...have looked at so many places to rent (apartments)98% of them furnished and find that a lot of the furniture is not to our ...
Hi, have just been browsing through and noticed your message. I didnt find that word of mouth worked on the island, what I did find was go onto the different websites of the agents and then e-mail them with your particulars for housing etc. A lot ... Read More
walking and hiking
Hi, does anyone know about a walking/hiking club in Gozo Read More
Voluntary work
Hi, we are moving over to Gozo February next year from South Africa and would love to hear whether there is much voluntary work around the island, we have worked with Meals on Wheels for three years and also the hospice charity shop..... thanks Read More
Moving to Gozo by flyingpommy
We are hoping to move February/March 2013 depending on sale of house in SA (three offers so far) but non as yet materialised...have looked at so many places to rent (apartments)98% of them furnished and find that a lot of the furniture is not to our ...
I have decided to visit the island from SA early January in time for us to relocate February 2013, keeping fingers crossed that I can find somewhere that I like Read More
healthcare on Gozo
Hi there, we are hoping to move over to Gozo from SA, both british passport holders. Do we need to go to UK to obtain a S1 form to continue our medication? Can anyone give me a rough quote as regards how much per month is required to live there ... Read More
Regulations for dogs from non EU countries
Hi there anyone know of the regulations for dogs coming in from South Africa. I did hear rumours that again there was no quarantine. Read More
looking for a dog friendly place by pevi
Our family with 2 small children is going to relocate to Malta in December. We are looking for a long term place to stay preferable with a small garden, yard or terrace from mid-December. We would be happy with a smaller older property if the ...
Hi, did you find out anything about landlords who will accept dogs. We are also in two minds whether to bring our little dog with us. What is the procedure for you, I believe there is no quarantine on the island. Read More
Moving to Gozo by flyingpommy
We are hoping to move February/March 2013 depending on sale of house in SA (three offers so far) but non as yet materialised...have looked at so many places to rent (apartments)98% of them furnished and find that a lot of the furniture is not to our ...
thanks, new on forum, what does pm mean? Im hoping to come over as soon as our house is sold for a week and hopefully find somewhere that I can use our furniture, Im not sure how long the furniture takes to get there from SA, so will probably need ... Read More
Moving to Gozo by flyingpommy
We are hoping to move February/March 2013 depending on sale of house in SA (three offers so far) but non as yet materialised...have looked at so many places to rent (apartments)98% of them furnished and find that a lot of the furniture is not to our ...
Sorry forgot to mention that we are hoping to move to Gozo.... Read More
Moving to Gozo
We are hoping to move February/March 2013 depending on sale of house in SA (three offers so far) but non as yet materialised...have looked at so many places to rent (apartments)98% of them furnished and find that a lot of the furniture is not to our ... Read More
Quotation for moving to Gozo
try contacting biddy on here.....Okay will try this, oh by the way, just love the Toon Army, shame about the score on Sunday, was born and bred a true Geordie, Ryton on Tyne... whereabout are you from.. Read More
Quotation for moving to Gozo
We live in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa and it seems to move to Gozo, is similiar to moving to the moon. Three agents now are taking so long to give us quotations. Does anyone know of anyone else moving there that we can share a ... Read More