oscar_PL
Polish expat in Malta
Forum posts
29
About me
Polish
Speaks English, Spanish, Polish, Russian
Registration: 12 March 2013
Hot water? by Duxx
Anybody has a clue why my hot water is yellow? cold water is ok, but when I fill out the tub hot water is yellow, also in kitchen (different heater) is the same situation Landlords don't know why is so, I doubt it's the main heater as it's new, but ...
In 2005-06 the WSC produced just under 31 million cubic metres (cu/mt) of potable water in Malta & Gozo. Approximately 13.4 million (43%) cu/mt. were produced from various groundwater sources, the main one being Ta聮 Kandja Pumping Station which is ... Read More
Bank Accounts dont get any easier with an ID! by SMeddie
Just because someone has an ID Card, it doesn't mean that the banks are becoming more helpful. So if you're waiting for an ID Card to apply for an account. I have got bad news for you. Here is a quick snapshot as of my inquiries from yesterday and ...
In Banif they told me: With Passport and Tax Registration Number (on some official certification to be obtained in Valletta IRD office) I can deposit 150 EUR which I cannot withdraw for 1 year and put 50 EUR monthly which cannot be withdrawn during ... Read More
Bank Accounts dont get any easier with an ID! by SMeddie
Just because someone has an ID Card, it doesn't mean that the banks are becoming more helpful. So if you're waiting for an ID Card to apply for an account. I have got bad news for you. Here is a quick snapshot as of my inquiries from yesterday and ...
I was trying to open a bank account with HSBC for 4 months now. They said that they have send 2 letters to my home bank with request for reference. No progress so far. Today I went to BOV St Venera branch. With my original bank reference from my ... Read More
'e-Residence Card' / New identity card - enrolment and voting rights. by Byron49
On application for or retrieval of your 'e-Residence Card' / New identity card - enrol on the European Parliament electoral register and vote to advance your EU civil rights to equal treatment. Non-Maltese EU citizens living in Malta can now enrol ...
In section C of the form: "I declare that: i) I am resident in Malta and have been residing in [insert name of Member State] since [date]" What shall I put in [insert name of Member State]? Malta? Or my previous country? Read More
Finding a Cleaner by deniseb
Hello, we are looking for a weekly cleaner in Sliema and I'm having a hard time finding classifieds or anything. Any suggestions or recommendations? Many Thanks!
What are the prices for a 1 bedroom apartment? Read More
Do we have Polish people here?!? by PimpThatFood
Hello there, Any Polish people that live in Malta that are interested in meeting up?
She asked if someone has (Polish) books to borrow. Read More
Do we have Polish people here?!? by PimpThatFood
Hello there, Any Polish people that live in Malta that are interested in meeting up?
There are a lot of Polish expats here. Are you Pole too? Or you just want to meet Poles? Read More
Electricity tariffs by Seat 0A
Hello all, Not trying to pry open a can of worms here.... On the Enemalta website you can find the tariffs for electricity. For instance, the domestic rate for usage 0-2000 units is about 21 cents. My question: what is a unit? Is that one kWh? So ...
Prices with Interconnector will not be significantly lower - it is being built as a back-up and is not expected to bring "cheap electricity". Prices of energy in Malta higher than in rest of the Europe, because it is being produced in highly ... Read More
Bringing a Car from UK to Malta by sco
I have recently returned to UK from Cape Town and am moving to Malta next week. I understood that if I bought a car in england and drove down to malta I would get six months before being asked to register it- I am reluctant to register prior to that ...
So I could move to a new place, register it there and sell it? Read More
Bringing a Car from UK to Malta by sco
I have recently returned to UK from Cape Town and am moving to Malta next week. I understood that if I bought a car in england and drove down to malta I would get six months before being asked to register it- I am reluctant to register prior to that ...
And if I register my car with this exemption and then after 3 years I want to take it to another country? Do I get back my previous licence plates? Do I have to pay Maltese registration tax? Read More
Residency appliction response time frame by bh73
Hi, My wife and I dropped off our residency application forms almost four weeks ago. We haven't heard anything back yet and it's starting to stress us both out. Does anyone know the time frame for this? We wanted to get it sorted out the day we ...
No temp certificates, no promise on timing. And the higher bills for utilities goes to the same pocket. And EU does nothing about it... Read More
Scuba Diving by 7one
Hey Guys I wonder if anyone knows what the diving is like in Malta and Gozo. I was hoping to get a week there shortly and my hobby is diving. Thanx
Piece of advice: Once you buy a mask clear the glass from inside so it does not fog so easly. You can do it with a toothpaste mixed with coca-cola (worked for me) - I left such a mixture for a night and then washed it the morning. Read More
Scuba Diving by 7one
Hey Guys I wonder if anyone knows what the diving is like in Malta and Gozo. I was hoping to get a week there shortly and my hobby is diving. Thanx
I think wherever you dive here you will be happy. Wonderful places - a lot of shore and shallow dives. I moved to Malta 2 moths ago and met scubaboy and since then he spoils me showing only wonderful wrecks on both Malta and Gozo. Each time we dive ... 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 ...
Yesterday Legal Notice 147 of 2013 was published, extending the validity of Maltese ID cards issued to foreign nationals (i.e. ID cards whose identifying number contains the letter 聭A聮) until 30th November 2013 (instead of the earlier determined ... Read More
License for a scooter? by MicksCPH
Do I need a special license to ride the scooter in Malta or how are the rules? Thanks in advance guys. Mickey
Thanks for the info, but since when is it effective? Are this like plans or have they been already implemented? Read More
Unwritten Rules of the Road by Auspom
I've been living in Malta for seven months now, and I find that the reputation of drivers in Malta is well-deserved. It's pretty close to anarchy on the roads. Several acquaintances have made the decision to forego driving and stick to public ...
Malta is not so bad. There are some idiots on the roads but it happens everywhere. BTW - On my way here Rome and Naples were much worse. Read More
Internet by Borka
Hello guys, can you help me - how it is going with the internet in Malta? A family who rented me an apartment asked me to pay 1 EUR/ a day for cable internet. Is it O.K. or it would be worth to buy the internet independently? I am coming for one ...
So I do have a 24 months agreement. Deposit is just a security in my case and will be given back upon presentation of id once I have it. Probably for an undefined time agreement you do have to pay higher deposit and higher monthly rates. Read More
License for a scooter? by MicksCPH
Do I need a special license to ride the scooter in Malta or how are the rules? Thanks in advance guys. Mickey
matm - could you give a link to the info about no-tax for less than 250cc? That sounds interesting. Read More
Internet by Borka
Hello guys, can you help me - how it is going with the internet in Malta? A family who rented me an apartment asked me to pay 1 EUR/ a day for cable internet. Is it O.K. or it would be worth to buy the internet independently? I am coming for one ...
I had internet only from Melita, they took 70EUR deposit and said that I would get normal rates. Contract is for 24 months. We will see when 1st bill arrives. Read More
Working in Malta - Moving from UK by jordlea
Hi guys, I am very new to this, and i've never moved away from my hometown before so moving to malta would be a massive step, At the moment i have a passport and money in my bank. I intend to make a move to malta perminant, Before i come out ...
Maybe it would be good to post the link here or stick a new post - I believe that a lot of poeple would appreciate such info pack. Read More
Annual leave in Malta by Lusco
As far as I read "employees are entitled to 192 hours of paid annual leave (24 working days), 4 days of which should not form part of a factory shut down". That is just a legal minimum so I wonder how much vacation leave is commonly offered to the ...
On a pro rata basis? I mean - 2 days for each completed month of work? Read More
Annual leave in Malta by Lusco
As far as I read "employees are entitled to 192 hours of paid annual leave (24 working days), 4 days of which should not form part of a factory shut down". That is just a legal minimum so I wonder how much vacation leave is commonly offered to the ...
Do you know if I am on probation period I am still entitled to have days off? Read More
ID, residency, ARMS and car registration tetris puzzle by cobradd
We've had a good look through the excellent advice on this blog but am left confused on the order to do things. To get your name on the ARMS bills it seems you need both an ID card and a residency certificate but you need to register the (owned ...
What are requirements to classify a car as a "vintage" and exempt of registration tax? Read More
Foreign car in Malta unregistered, with enforcements. by Arnaudb707
Hi! I wish here to ask a difficult question which I have read the answers varied. I am in Malta for over six months now with a car registered in France, I hold the ID card. I know now in complete illegality about foreign cars locally after a ...
I mean: 1. Car is mine and registered in my country 2. I am maltese resident but during control I show ID and drivers licence from my country (during 5 months from car arrival) 3. Car is being taken back to my country by a collegue of mine who ... Read More
Foreign car in Malta unregistered, with enforcements. by Arnaudb707
Hi! I wish here to ask a difficult question which I have read the answers varied. I am in Malta for over six months now with a car registered in France, I hold the ID card. I know now in complete illegality about foreign cars locally after a ...
What if in such situation someone else (tourist) leaves Malta driving such car after 5 months from arrival of that car to island on ferry? If police stops me and and I show them driving licence and ID from my country - how would they know that I am ... Read More
commuting by bicycle/motorbike by brayster99
Hi All, I realise that most people are of the opinion that cycling in Malta is dangerous, but are there any forum members *with first hand experience* who can say whether the situation is really any different to any other european city? I have ...
Any idea where can I buy new or used Honda PCX scooter and what are the prices? It seems that people here do not tend to give detailed description nor price of the vehicle in ads... Read More