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Registration: 15 March 2013
Moving to Malta with Non-Eu Spouse by llp
I realise there are lots of similar posts, but perhaps you could help me with some questions that I cant find the answer to Me - Irish Citizen Her - Non-EU Spouse Currently Living - Outside EU Have just quit my job and plan to relocate to Malta (I ...
Hello lip, you should not worry. Since she is your spouse, your wife cannot be required to apply for a residence card during the first 3 months of her stay in Malta; you'll have plenty of time to sort out the formalities in the new year before ... Read More
NEW LIFE......
Hi ismail1974, if you have questions on the Greek health care system, the eopyy.gov.gr/NationalContactPoint/Index National Contact Point is not too far away, in Maroussi district (12 Apostolou Pavlou Str, 151 23 Maroussi Athens Greece, phone: ... Read More
Regesting with a docor
Hi Alba83, you may want to have a look at this guide ec.europa.eu/employment_social/empl_portal/SSRinEU/Your%20social%20security%20rights%20in%20Slovakia_en.pdf to the Slovak social security and health care system. Via ... Read More
Driving a Locally Registered Car with UK Licence and ID Card by chrisc58
Hi, Please can someone advise and confirm if someone with a UK licence registered to a UK address and having a Maltese e-ID card living/working in Malta can drive a car registered in Malta? I have read that this is up to the expiry date of your ...
Hi Chris, you can drive a Maltese-registered car, unless you have only a provisional driving license or it has expired. See europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/vehicles/driving/validity Read More
What does health cost in Malta?
Hello Epoch, treatment in public hospitals and health centres is provided free of charge, whereas you'll have to pay for things like dental care (except emergencies) and prescription medicines (except within a three-day period after an ... Read More
life without personnummer by tonybalony
My wife and I (both UK citizens) would like to buy a house in Sweden and live there for the next 5+ years. We are not working and not of retirement age so would be classed as "persons of sufficient means". We would need private medical ...
Hello, from your desctiption, the Swedish authorities seem to agree that you are entitled to residence? You might try getting in touch with the Swedish europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/health/planned-healthcare/get-more-info/index national contact ... Read More
Looking for Information regarding work in germany
Hello Karim, yes, since your wife is an EU citizen she can settle down and find a job anywhere in the EU. As her spouse you may move there with her and find a job also. See here for details: ... Read More
Fruit picking
Hello Riviera, also, check out some basic information about finding a job abroad : pinterest.com/pin/562950022144761969/ Good luck finding the right job! Read More
Salary in Budapest by gorgobudapest
Can 1000 euro be enogh for one family in Budapest? I don麓t think so... by looking around on internet the prices of the rent and other stuff is closer to European standard... Companies enphasize about the "low" living standard of ...
Hello Gorgo, taxes are fairly low though: You'll pay a flat tax rate of just 16% on your income. For more information on personal income taxes in Hungary, check this: europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/work/taxes/income-taxes-abroad/hungary/. ... Read More
work salary - 1000euros, how much will i get after taxes? by jonathan1313
Hello :cheers: iam thinking about taking a jobb offer i got in Romania. The salary is 1000 euros gross per month. How much will i get in my pay check after taxes based on that salary?
Hello Jonathan, Your income will be taxed at a flat rate of 16%, upfront: Your employer must calculate, deduct and pay your earned income tax; the tax will be final and you don't have to submit a tax return. Here is some more information: ... Read More
Moving from England to Mechelen cost of life and salary taxes
Hello Minie, here is a link to an income tax table and an on-line tax calculator for Belgium (europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/work/taxes/income-taxes-abroad/belgium/employed_en.htm)-. I'm not sure of what you're referring to as a an ... Read More
Hired in Sweden but work in Italy: Liable to be taxed in Italy? by Stella2005
I am German, are hired by a Swedish company, receiving my income in SEK, tax my income in Sweden as well. Since February 2014 I am on a so called business trip in Italy, receiving daily expenses and my apartment is paid as well. I also registered in ...
Hello, your Swedish company posted you to Italy rather than sent you on a business trip. In this case, you could be considered a tax resident of Sweden even if you stay in Italy for more than 6 months - under condition that your personal and ... Read More
Foreign registered car in Netherlands by Sorin112
Hello, I'm moving to Netherlands soon in the Utrecht area, can anybody give me advice if it's possible to drive a car with foreign license plates for more than 6 months ? I would prefer to not register my car in NL since my stay will be ...
Hi Sorin112, legally, there is no way around it. See: europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/vehicles/registration/taxes/index_en]europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/vehicles/registration/taxes. That said, you don't have to pay VAT on your car if it's ... Read More
name of civil engineering college in muenster.germany.
Hi cpuvirous, check this: en.fh-muenster.de/studium/studiengaenge/index.php Good luck! Read More
British citizen + Non EU are going to get married in Belgium
Hi Diana, Every European country has its particularities when it comes to marriage, but the Belgian consulate in London might be able to help you (17, Grosvenor Crescent, SW1X 7EE London, +44 20 747 037 00). For some points to consider about ... Read More
Do I need a visa for staying over 3 months?
Hi Louise, three months after your arrival, you have to register your presence with the regional migration directorate: 9000 袙邪褉薪邪, 褍谢. 小邪薪 ... Read More
Taking car back to uk by gaily58
Good morning Does anyone know if i decided to go back to the uk,if i would have much hassle taking my car back? Its only 3 and a half years old, and wouldnt want to sell it really. Just wondering if it would be a straightforward process to register ...
Hi tearnet, taking a car to a different EU country has implications not only regarding registration, but also on when you have and don't have to register the car in another country, on VAT and so on, and there are EU-wide rules on that. Where ... Read More
Living in Riga by Moebjerg
Hi! I've been offered a job in Riga. The job seems interesting and I would like to move to Riga, however, I'm not sure the salary would be enough. They'll pay me 560 LVL a month. Do you know how much I would have to pay in taxes? ...
Hi Moebjerg, you're going to pay a 24% flat tax on your income. To give you more of an an idea of income taxation in Latvia, check europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/work/taxes/income-taxes-abroad/latvia/employed Read More
Taking car back to uk by gaily58
Good morning Does anyone know if i decided to go back to the uk,if i would have much hassle taking my car back? Its only 3 and a half years old, and wouldnt want to sell it really. Just wondering if it would be a straightforward process to register ...
Hello, It's pretty straightforward indeed. You'll have to take the car throgh a road worthiness testthough. Some general EU-wide rules can be found here: europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/vehicles/registration/formalities/index_en.htm Read More
Visa for my Russian wife
Hi Silky 1234, After spending 3 months in Portugal, your wife has 30 days in which to apply for the residence card (Cart茫o de Resid锚ncia) certifying her right to live in Portugal. She has to address herself to the Aliens and Borders ... Read More
move to malta by yorkie lass
we want to move to malta my husband is a pensioner i am 53 how do we go about moving to malta :/ :/
Hi coxfooo1, Redmik, MovingToTheMed, kudos for your comments. Agreed, your information - especially the one given in Redmiks great introductory post and in the links from MovingToTheMed - is much more detailed. The information we have is mostly ... Read More
Healthcare
Hello, This website could be very useful for expats in the EU with questions about healthcare. This site is for European citizens and their family, to know their rights and to find practical tips to help you move around the EU. Read More
move to malta by yorkie lass
we want to move to malta my husband is a pensioner i am 53 how do we go about moving to malta :/ :/
Hi Yorkie Lass, After 3 months in Malta, you should register your residence with the relevant authority (local police station), to be issued with a residence document. You will need a valid passport, proof of a comprehensive health insurance cover ... Read More
regd dependent visa on Irish work permit
Are you an EU national or are you a legal resident in the EU? If yes, then this link can be useful for registering your non-EU family members in an EU country: ... Read More
divorce in Denmark by ardenminnie
hi...i'm a newbie here..i just want to ask if anyone here knows if i could file for a divorce in denmark... i am married from another country, and now here in denmark for a short visit, my boyfriend is danish and we want to get married asap ...
The law that governs your divorce is not necessarily the law of the country where you can file for divorce. To see which laws apply in your case, how a conflict of laws could be solved and what the consequences would be, we would advise you to ... Read More
Getting married in Romania
Hello, normally, this should be possible - there's no general principle preventing it. You would be well advised however to check with the authorities in both Romania and the UK on formalities that may be needed in order for your marriage to ... Read More
Tax return - resident permit holder or permanent resident? by Victoria22
Hello guys, could you please advise for the income tax return purposes how I can determine whether I am a resident permit holder in Malta or a permanent resident? Thank you, Jitka
Hello Jitka, As an EU national, you must have lived legally in another EU country for at least five years continuously before you automatically acquire the right of permanent residence. Only then you can then apply for a permanent residence ... Read More
British Ex pat nurse seeking advice by dancelen317
Hi all, I am a uk registered nurse looking to move to Malta with my young family next year. Any advice from similar nurses would be appreciated. I was wondering what employment is like for nurses ? are there many jobs and can you apply before you go ...
Hello, before taking a decision on moving, you should make sure your professional qualification from the UK is recognised in Malta - according to statistics this is not always the case. More detail is to be found here: ... Read More
hospitals and pregnancy by Shanongee
I am interested to find out if anyone has had a baby in an morsel, lier or surrounding hospitals and how much it costs....if you could break it down ie private or public room, gyno fees, etc....just want to prepare for when i need it. I only have ...
Hi Sheree, it depends on your situation: During your first two years in another EU country, you can keep your national health insurance and get a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). If that's your case, by all means get one! You should ... Read More
ebay.com and import tax by Zosse
I intend to buy from Hong Kong a camera but I'm not sure. Will the maltese financial institutions charge an import tax for this camera? Or nobody cares?
You should also consider: When you buy from within the EU, you benefit from consumer rights in terms of warranty, claiming for repair, return etc. See europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/shopping/shopping-abroad/index_en.htm and ... Read More
i have question if possible to live in germany by girly25
hi im from phiippines but im living here in denmark . i have boyfriend here that danish and we have already 3 kids, i cant apply here before a visa to stay because its hard, and now we scared to apply because they will send me home. i want to ask ...
In principle you can, but for those countries also you'll first need to get a visa. Once you have that, as long as you travel with your boyfriend and the kids and during the first 3 months in the country you go to, you cannot even be required ... Read More
i have question if possible to live in germany by girly25
hi im from phiippines but im living here in denmark . i have boyfriend here that danish and we have already 3 kids, i cant apply here before a visa to stay because its hard, and now we scared to apply because they will send me home. i want to ask ...
Supposing that - your partner is Danish; - you are not married; - the two of you are the parents of at least one of the children (and there's legal proof of that), you are entitled to a visa to stay with your partner and kid(s) in Denmark or ... Read More
EUROPEAN HEALTH INSURANCE CARDS (EHIC)...? by RoyR5085
I have just been sent this by a friend and others seem to suggest that this is true too. Any comments welcome. EUROPEAN HEALTH INSURANCE CARDS (EHIC)... IT IS FREE TO RE-NEW!! BEWARE & READ ON PLEASE.......... This could save some ...
Hello, you are right - unfortunately, there have been scams where people where charged for having an EHIC card issued or renewed. The card is always free and it can only be issued by your health insurance provider in your home country! More - ... Read More
Non-EU Spouse of EU Citizen - Non-EU's Family Join/Visit?
Hello Chris, Ricky is right in that they can apply for a tourist visa like anyone else. However, providing copies of your registration certificate as an EU national in your country of residence as well as proof of the family relationship with you ... Read More
Taxes for the self-employed
Hi Dario, www.europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/work/taxes/income-taxes-abroad/czech-republic/self-employed_en.htm. About social security: www.europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/work/unemployment-and-benefits/social-security/index_en.htm. Health ... Read More
Would $100,000 US salary after tax be enough to live good life in HU. by 2liveinBudapest
I haven't seen my b0y in about 4 years because of my divorce and my ex taking him to her native country of Hungary. Now, with hard work and the help of my family, I should soon be taking in about 100,000 after taxes and wanted to know if that ...
Hello, if your boy already has legal residence in Hungary and perhaps even Hungarian citizenship, obtaining a residence permit for Hungary shouldn't be a problem - even the more so since you seem to be financially independent. You should check ... Read More
Pregnant wife 17 weeks moving to Spain ? What to do?
Good information indeed from David. During the first two years of her stay in Spain your wife can also remain insured under the UK system, via the European Health Insurance Card. More information on this can be found here: ... Read More
fruit picking
Hi, I can't help you find a job, but I would like to remind you that you should have your social security covered, which you can do in Portugal even when you work in France or Spain. The procedure is explained here: ... Read More
Exporting UK cars to SPAIN by Mrupnorth
Hello, I am really struggling to find out what it will cost me to import my cars to Spain, can anyone provide a phone number? BMW 3 series 12 plate. Co2 Band 3 CO2 emission (g/km)111-120 Annual 拢30.00 Ford S-Max Titanium FORD S-Max, ...
Hello, try this: europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/national-contact-points/spain/index_en.htm#vehicles There's also some information on that site on car registration and taxes (europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/vehicles/registration/taxes/index_en.htm) ... Read More
Divorce in Latvia
Where you can file for divorce depends on where you and/or your spouse live or have last been living before the separation - the detail is here: europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/family/couple/divorce-separation/index_en.htm. If you scroll down towards ... Read More
NIE and social security numbers
Hello Alex, if you stay in Spain for over 3 months, you must register with the Central Register of Foreign Nationals (Registro Central de Extranjeros), no later than 3 months after arriving in Spain. Depending on where you're staying, you can ... Read More
Polish wife + American husband moving to Poland. by abur
Hello everyone, I'm new here, but I think I'm in a right place. My husband and I are thinking about relocating to Poland, but have really hard time figuring out how to move overseas, and also what to do after we get there - I still am a citizen ...
Hello, I don't have the kind of experience that you are looking for, but at least I can inform you that bringing your husband should not be a problem thanks to EU rules applying also to Poland. Details are to be found here: ... Read More
need visa for working in sweeden
Hello, Elie is right about the general principle. You can find some detail here: http://ec.europa.eu/immigration/tabHome.do?lang=7&language=7$en Via http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/residence/index_en.htm Read More