Adi9626
English looking for information about Malta
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Registration: 04 April 2013
How do I get into teaching in malta?
I am currently living and working as a welder in malta, Monday-Friday, supporting a family of three, me my wife and one year old son. I want to get into teaching. I have no experience other than the 8 hours I did on my CELTA and I struggled. I ... Read More
Working in malta by Rachelbreen
I am moving to Malta in the coming months as my partner lives there and it is becoming difficult traveling back and forth from Ireland. Can anyone tell me what is the job situation there. Is is easy to find work, good salary compared to cost of ...
I see that job all the time on keepmeposted.com.mt it's autocad and all that right? I'm not sure of the pay but last week I pulled in 鈧�230 for a fabrication/engineering position. It's easy to find work and you have to make sure ... Read More
Difficulty getting regular work
What's with the difficulty with honesty and work in Malta? Upon my return to Malta I was very pleased to find that we are now protected by the ETC! Last time I didn't know it was illiage not to get paid after 28 days and my employer used ... 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 want to get 10 euro free! How do I top mine up when it's in the post!?? Hate missing out Read More
My hot mail email account has been hacked
You won't have been hacked. It's because your in a different country and are accessing the account from an Malt IP. I've no PC so I have to call family in the UK so they can log on for me as the hotmail account wants to text a UK number. ... Read More
Regular Expat blog meet up by Emma3
Hi everybody! Anybody would like to arrange a group meet up this week for a casual beer in Sliema/st.julians area?:)
Living in M'Scala with my wife and baby! I'd love to join the group when I finally find work. Need baby friends for the little un Read More
Shipping
I want to ship 100kg to the UK. What's the best way please? Read More
Rate of pay - Welding
Well iv a job interview lined up for next week and two more companies interested. Let's hope I can find out soon else I'll get fleased Read More
Rate of pay - Welding
Well as long as I get a decent rate and I get paid I'll do it. Last year I got 鈧�200 for four weeks at 40hr a week and not doing that again, no way. So what did they get per hour? 鈧�6-7? Read More
October/November by Adi9626
I'm wondering. What are the work opportunities like in Malta out of season? I got a job easy in February/March. This time I need to go back an obviously have 90 days to get on to be able to stay. That's October/November/December. Will I have ...
Well if your European and you leave ever 3 months then you don't need to register. The EU law is that you have to register within 3 months only if you plan on staying longer than that. There's not much point applying if you aren't moving ... Read More
Car boot sales?
Where and when are the car boot sales in Malta? I need a lot of baby things and kitchen/home things. Would love to find a boot sale to regularly go around Read More
October/November by Adi9626
I'm wondering. What are the work opportunities like in Malta out of season? I got a job easy in February/March. This time I need to go back an obviously have 90 days to get on to be able to stay. That's October/November/December. Will I have ...
Only English I'm afraid, however they took me under their wing last time. I learned 'Mala' and the work for work 'shawn' Read More
Rate of pay - Welding
What rate of pay will a welder bring? I did a min wage job last season and this year, off season I want to use my specialism but need a idea of what wage to argue for at interview. Any ideas? Read More
October/November by Adi9626
I'm wondering. What are the work opportunities like in Malta out of season? I got a job easy in February/March. This time I need to go back an obviously have 90 days to get on to be able to stay. That's October/November/December. Will I have ...
Amazing. Thanks. I'm feeling confident! Read More
October/November by Adi9626
I'm wondering. What are the work opportunities like in Malta out of season? I got a job easy in February/March. This time I need to go back an obviously have 90 days to get on to be able to stay. That's October/November/December. Will I have ...
Ok cheers guys. 90 days is my window for sure. I've a baby and wife that depend on my success. Can't wait! Thanks for the reassurance. No it not found a place yet but sure I'll find one close to work ASAP. Weldings and manufacturing are ... Read More
October/November
I'm wondering. What are the work opportunities like in Malta out of season? I got a job easy in February/March. This time I need to go back an obviously have 90 days to get on to be able to stay. That's October/November/December. Will I have ... Read More
Non-EEA spose to a EEA national, residence in UK - alone to Malta?
On page 11, http://ec.europa.eu/justice/policies/citizenship/docs/guide_free_movement_low.pdf The guide says that you only need your spouse to carry your marriage certificate. I'd get a apostle on the back so they know it's genuine. ... Read More
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 ...
Well if you fancy subletting to make a little cash I'm coming soon to look for work. My non-EU wife and child will be joining me soon after and it would be great to know someone that's going through the same stuff! Read More
Pregnancy in Malta by Alanaos
Hi. I've just recently moved to the island and have found out I'm expecting. Has anyone else had experience of pregnancy/birth here? I'd like a verification scan, downs testing, gender and anomaly scan and to give birth as naturally ...
Wow, what a story. I'll keep that in mind. 鈧�1500 don't sound too bad for my next one Read More
visit visa for uk by AMINKHAN1
hi.. I am planning to apply for UK visit visa with my wife for 2 weeks, My anunt is in UK I will stay at their home, should I obtain sponsor letter from her? Here I want to mentioned that some one told me if submit sponsor letter with application ...
I'm thinking of looking into this visa. What are the requirements? What evidence do you need to support the application? Read More
Pregnancy in Malta by Alanaos
Hi. I've just recently moved to the island and have found out I'm expecting. Has anyone else had experience of pregnancy/birth here? I'd like a verification scan, downs testing, gender and anomaly scan and to give birth as naturally ...
What's the quote you got for the cost if you don't mind me asking? I wanted to ask but never got around to going back into Mater Dei to ask. After that we went to France and got quoted 鈧�4000 in the financial department in chateaudun in ... Read More
Malta Healthcare System EU & NON EU SPOUSE by conorthfc87
Hi In relation to the health care system in Malta, I am a dual UK/ Irish citizen from Northern Ireland UK and my wife is a Chinese national, due to UK government not allowing there own citizens here to bring there non eu spouses as most ppls wages ...
Wow, congrats. I am in the same boat my friend. I went to Malta to stay for the three months required to come home to the UK. I have the Maltese phone number, social security and residency. However the law changed and now it's not a three month ... Read More
Mauritian in Bournemouth
Hi. My wife is Mauritian, not got the family home yet tho. Still working on it Read More
Non-EU spouse financial requirements for UK by Victoria Zurakowski
Hi guys, I'm a Brit, living in Albania with my Albanian husband of 2 years (we've lived together for 5). I'm desperate to move back to the UK, but the new financial laws for bringing a non-EU spouse are crazy. I don't earn enough ...
It's true about the EU citizen getting priority. I tried the EU route and it was ok until we started looking into having a baby and then got quoted 鈧�4000 for the birth at a scan. It was a scary figure so I did three months in the UK for ... Read More
My Egyptian husband and I want to apply for a spouse visa...Help! by kpmd
Me and my husband got married in Cairo last November. We are fed up of living apart and would like to live together in the UK. I know you have to earn at least 拢18,600 or there about, and I do, although it is not obvious from my pay slips. I ...
'......I think the best way is to phone the border agency they will be more than happy to explain the procedure.....' ????? You must be joking. 'Happy to help'. They are far than happy nor do they help. Iv learned the hard way that ... Read More
Water? How to get it working
Every day the water turns off all days. This makes cooking, washing hands, going to the toilet very difficult all day. Over the last few days this problem has gotten so bad that now when the water is on there is not enough pressure for it to reach ... Read More
NIC number
Maybe I'll just send them a email then because to register with the site I needed the number, that's if I can't make one up Read More
NIC number
Iv got a residency card. To register on the new job website iv found I need one. There's some jobs that interest me. I know it will be in port lewis, just wanted to know which building and what floor or office so I know where I'll be going. Read More
baby stuff shop in Mauritius
There's on lovely shop in Flacq, in the mall opposite the bus station. Read More
Prices of diving gear in Mauritius by GriffinDark
Hi all, I'm coming to MU in a few weeks for a year. MU is a uite known diving spot, and I was wondering wether the prices of equipment are higher or lower than in Europe. Anybody contributing will get a beer in 3 weeks! GD.
Can anyone answer this question of where to buy equipment? Importing a cylinder would cost $400. There must be a place that sells them? After all they are just pressure vessels made of a little welded alloy. Read More
Cost of transporting a dog with Air Mauritius from Mauritius to UK? by Tessa85
Air Mauritius allow a dog to be carried in the aircraft hold (as checked baggage or cargo) subject to fulfilling all the special conditions. Does anyone know how much this would cost from Mauritius to UK or Australia? As well as what other costs ...
Aw poor dog. He won't like that! Read More
New BBC television series filming in Mauritius by BBCWIP2015
I am working on a new BBC Series called Wanted in Paradise where we take families who are thinking of relocating, to their preferred destination. Once there they get chance to have a look, see the type of home they may be able to afford and look ...
I'm a UK resident/expat and my Mauritian wife and I are having a baby! We're looking to settle there as soon as I get a job. Is love to help your program Read More
Moving my wife to the UK by Adi9626
How can I get my wife here? I couldn't get her to come visit so I visited her. Obviously since we couldn't come here to marry we so we married at hers. I earn 拢22k per annual so I'm above the 18,600. I had to leave to marry so iv ...
Iv just signed up to that site and it's useless. I haven't got this list of certificates that are valid, iv been concentrating on the payslips. Iv made the quota but I have to wait 6 months to qualify. However, I'm hoping to get the ... Read More
Moving my wife to the UK by Adi9626
How can I get my wife here? I couldn't get her to come visit so I visited her. Obviously since we couldn't come here to marry we so we married at hers. I earn 拢22k per annual so I'm above the 18,600. I had to leave to marry so iv ...
Iv already figured all that out. It's the other stuff that drives me crazy. I earn 拢22k, I have done for four weeks. Before this I earned 拢17k for 12 months. I only left because I had to. I had 9 months abroad and out of work. It's ... Read More
Moving my wife to the UK by Adi9626
How can I get my wife here? I couldn't get her to come visit so I visited her. Obviously since we couldn't come here to marry we so we married at hers. I earn 拢22k per annual so I'm above the 18,600. I had to leave to marry so iv ...
Yes we are married. My wife is from Mauritius. The document I have is a recognised marriage certificate with the apostle. I went to see a lawyer but they were unhelpful. Iv read everything I can find about UK immigration but I'm totally ... Read More
Moving my wife to the UK
How can I get my wife here? I couldn't get her to come visit so I visited her. Obviously since we couldn't come here to marry we so we married at hers. I earn 拢22k per annual so I'm above the 18,600. I had to leave to marry so iv ... Read More
Non-EU spouse financial requirements for UK by Victoria Zurakowski
Hi guys, I'm a Brit, living in Albania with my Albanian husband of 2 years (we've lived together for 5). I'm desperate to move back to the UK, but the new financial laws for bringing a non-EU spouse are crazy. I don't earn enough ...
Well they have. Iv go through this twice. I don't get why they are rejecting. Were both young, iv just done uni, most my mates have kids and are buying houses. It's totally insane. The problem with the EU route is that when we buy stuff and ... Read More
Non-EU spouse financial requirements for UK by Victoria Zurakowski
Hi guys, I'm a Brit, living in Albania with my Albanian husband of 2 years (we've lived together for 5). I'm desperate to move back to the UK, but the new financial laws for bringing a non-EU spouse are crazy. I don't earn enough ...
I'm in the same sort of situation and if love some help. Ok, so I earn 拢19,000 and my wife is non-EU. Iv been here in the UK for a week. Iv been living with my wife abroad, we got married and we came here so I could get the job and then the ... Read More
EHIC/S1 cover - Child Birth by Adi9626
How can a person give birth? Dose a non-EU spouse need to obtain something special? If I could give birth I would as I'm covered but I'm male so I need to know what the system is? How can it be done correctly
FYI - if you reading this post and your worried because your in the same position, it's not bad. France quote 拢4000 that's 拢3200. The UK paper stated under 拢2500 and I assume Malta can't be much more. I can't believe ... Read More
EHIC/S1 cover - Child Birth by Adi9626
How can a person give birth? Dose a non-EU spouse need to obtain something special? If I could give birth I would as I'm covered but I'm male so I need to know what the system is? How can it be done correctly
Cheers mate for the advice. We were going to ask in Valetta the day after I posed the message but we didn't as it was closed in the afternoon and now were leaving the country tomorrow. Yes I have a residency card for Malta and a UK Passport. I ... Read More
EHIC/S1 cover - Child Birth by Adi9626
How can a person give birth? Dose a non-EU spouse need to obtain something special? If I could give birth I would as I'm covered but I'm male so I need to know what the system is? How can it be done correctly
Ok so I have payed 拢9546.23 National Insurance into the UK system from the ages of 16-27 when I had to leave to go to the EU so that my wife could come home with me and so we can have a family when we get home. I worked in Malta, but I had to ... Read More
EHIC/S1 cover - Child Birth
How can a person give birth? Dose a non-EU spouse need to obtain something special? If I could give birth I would as I'm covered but I'm male so I need to know what the system is? How can it be done correctly Read More
UK citizen wanting to marry my Mauritian dream girl by Adi9626
I have my perfect woman. I have my birth certificate, my passport, I'm looking into the whole saying I'm of good health and criminal records check. So my lass got refused entry to visit me and I'm going in 4 weeks to marry her.the problem I'm ...
It took me a long time. I married my wife on the 20th of May 2014. I know it all very well now. If anyone wants some real up-to-date advice I can't tell you it all 1. Order ur police certificate + birth certificate to come at the same time. 2. ... Read More
Advice about France
I found a recruiter http://www.speaking-agency.com/recruitment/childcare-teaching-jobs-france-apply. But AirFrance screwed my ticket up and I had to waste my flight and now iv changes my destination. Thanks tho Read More
Advice about France
I'm planning on turning up in France looking for work as a EFL teacher. I don't speak a word of French. Anyone have any advice for me? Read More
Looking to meet a group of expats in Flacq
Anyone in the south east of Mauritus who's mother tounge is English fancy chatting online/ meeting in Flacq sometime to socialise? Would love to have a real conversation without having to sit mindlessly not understanding Creole. Read More
Irish citizen - psychology graduate - employment opportunities by KelPetit
Hi everyone, It's great to be able to get some much info from this blog. I am Irish, married to a Mauritian. Moving to Mauritius is always in the back of my mind and I was wondering if someone has advice for me. I've read all the threads about ...
Wow, your exactly in the same spot as me. In from the UK. Have a 2:1 in psychology and will be moving to join my mauritian fianc茅 in Flacq on the east side of Mauritius to learn Creole and French. It looks hard as its all totally tourism and ... Read More
TESOL or BSc
Here it's similar. A undergraduate in anything and a 8 month PGCE. Iv done the 3 year undergrad but I ant wanting to wait another year to be with my Mauritian love. Do you know anything about teachers with a TESOL - teaching English to speakers of ... Read More
TESOL or BSc
What qualifications are required to teach English in Mauritius? Will a undergraduate degree and a further qualification, the TESOL diploma help or am I wasting my time? Read More
Is it possible to get a job when I don't speak French? by Adi9626
I am a graduate so naturally I have been considering volunteer work as a teaching assistant until, I can get on a TESOL and do my PGCE. However, numerous sites ask for both French and English. Where I stay everyone speaks Creole and the emphasis ...
I am currently learning creole, however I am working for the uk health service so iv no international options other than asking the people I meet when I arrive. But yeah, cheers for the inspiration, ill feel a little more hopeful now. Read More
Is it possible to get a job when I don't speak French?
I am a graduate so naturally I have been considering volunteer work as a teaching assistant until, I can get on a TESOL and do my PGCE. However, numerous sites ask for both French and English. Where I stay everyone speaks Creole and the emphasis ... Read More
UK citizen wanting to marry my Mauritian dream girl by Adi9626
I have my perfect woman. I have my birth certificate, my passport, I'm looking into the whole saying I'm of good health and criminal records check. So my lass got refused entry to visit me and I'm going in 4 weeks to marry her.the problem I'm ...
I have my police check - ACPO, my passport - Ips said it's all valid to travel on (I checked), my birth certificate - it's new with the apostille stamp to make it internationally recognised and I have a doctors note - saying that I am of good health ... Read More
English - Creole books
Thanks so much. Ill add it to my collection Read More
UK citizen wanting to marry my Mauritian dream girl by Adi9626
I have my perfect woman. I have my birth certificate, my passport, I'm looking into the whole saying I'm of good health and criminal records check. So my lass got refused entry to visit me and I'm going in 4 weeks to marry her.the problem I'm ...
Cheers Lukas for offering your advice. I'm sure I will be asking loads of questions when I finally get over. Read More
English - Creole books
I did look for a creole - English dictionary when I was last there. Can't wait to learn the basics and become advanced. Read More
English - Creole books
I have: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mauritius-Its-Creole-Language-Ultimate-Creole-Phrase-Book-Dictionary-NEW-/271147395419?pt=Non_Fiction&hash=item3f21a4e95b This has a very funny chapter and I am only a beginner. I would like: ... Read More
UK citizen wanting to marry my Mauritian dream girl by Adi9626
I have my perfect woman. I have my birth certificate, my passport, I'm looking into the whole saying I'm of good health and criminal records check. So my lass got refused entry to visit me and I'm going in 4 weeks to marry her.the problem I'm ...
So, am I missing something about a 'Affidavit?' Will this be easy to get? As this will be the last piece I need to complete the puzzle Read More
UK citizen wanting to marry my Mauritian dream girl by Adi9626
I have my perfect woman. I have my birth certificate, my passport, I'm looking into the whole saying I'm of good health and criminal records check. So my lass got refused entry to visit me and I'm going in 4 weeks to marry her.the problem I'm ...
Good idea about being able to move the return flight. Wow, 4 years is a long time! I was hoping to do a PGCE with the MIE as I am a young graduate so I can get a good job to pay off my credit card. Maybe ill have to take up cleaning as a profession ... Read More
UK citizen wanting to marry my Mauritian dream girl by Adi9626
I have my perfect woman. I have my birth certificate, my passport, I'm looking into the whole saying I'm of good health and criminal records check. So my lass got refused entry to visit me and I'm going in 4 weeks to marry her.the problem I'm ...
Oh. Well I just payed 拢46 for a new births certificate, iv got my old one, yet I know I need a 'legalised' one with a apostle stamp that's 拢36 to do. It's so expensive to get all this stuff! I'm changing my job to bank so I can run off for a few ... Read More
UK citizen wanting to marry my Mauritian dream girl by Adi9626
I have my perfect woman. I have my birth certificate, my passport, I'm looking into the whole saying I'm of good health and criminal records check. So my lass got refused entry to visit me and I'm going in 4 weeks to marry her.the problem I'm ...
Also, take note you say? To sware affidavit. I think that's just a letter signed by a Mauritian lawyer and presented to the court. That, hopefully should be ok I think Read More
UK citizen wanting to marry my Mauritian dream girl by Adi9626
I have my perfect woman. I have my birth certificate, my passport, I'm looking into the whole saying I'm of good health and criminal records check. So my lass got refused entry to visit me and I'm going in 4 weeks to marry her.the problem I'm ...
Thanks, I'm well past the first two links. Iv printed the requirements weeks ago. Got a new passport, my birth certificate and despite my enhanced crb carring more vadility, iv applied for the police check as my crb is aug 2012. I'm not worrying ... Read More
UK citizen wanting to marry my Mauritian dream girl
I have my perfect woman. I have my birth certificate, my passport, I'm looking into the whole saying I'm of good health and criminal records check. So my lass got refused entry to visit me and I'm going in 4 weeks to marry her.the problem I'm ... Read More