alftupper
English looking for information about Malta
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Registration: 24 April 2013
Which type of application for residence permit? by hanham
Hi everyone, I'm in Malta studying on a 2 year course at the university but I intend to stay after my course and I have just bought a flat here. I need to apply for the residence permit and know I can apply for it on the basis of being a ...
does this minimum of e14,000 have to be in deposit at all times, or can you just apply for self sufficiency with this amount, even though you could well spend it in a year or so. Read More
Meditation and Mindfulness Malta by Guestposter73
Hi All, I was wondering if anyone knew places that do meditation or mindfulness classes or a centre where you can practice? I know there's one in Gzira but wanted to know if there was anything more north of the island since i'm based in St ...
I often see these type of classes advertised on Gozo. Read More
Bt internet coverage by alftupper
By moving to Malta permanently, and cancelling my bt contract here in uk for internet access, deprive me of logging into wifi hotspots in Malta using my iPad?. I was told by bt I can no longer get free access in 9 million free hotspots around ...
Just a little update , I rang BT earlier , and yes they provide a facility that enables you to receive wifi connection in hotspots , until set up with a local provider. It's 5 quid a month and can be discontinued at any time, so seems useful for ... Read More
Bt internet coverage by alftupper
By moving to Malta permanently, and cancelling my bt contract here in uk for internet access, deprive me of logging into wifi hotspots in Malta using my iPad?. I was told by bt I can no longer get free access in 9 million free hotspots around ...
Thanks all for the replies it's a lot clearer now Read More
Bt internet coverage by alftupper
By moving to Malta permanently, and cancelling my bt contract here in uk for internet access, deprive me of logging into wifi hotspots in Malta using my iPad?. I was told by bt I can no longer get free access in 9 million free hotspots around ...
Thanks for that link Bernie, it seems I can get a temporary contract with melita until I get my address sorted Read More
Bt internet coverage by alftupper
By moving to Malta permanently, and cancelling my bt contract here in uk for internet access, deprive me of logging into wifi hotspots in Malta using my iPad?. I was told by bt I can no longer get free access in 9 million free hotspots around ...
Thanks Bernie, sorry didn't make that clear. BT is British telecom, one of several telephone and Internet providers here in the uk. I rang today to cancel my monthly direct debits to them from my bank, for landline and internet package, about ... Read More
Bt internet coverage
By moving to Malta permanently, and cancelling my bt contract here in uk for internet access, deprive me of logging into wifi hotspots in Malta using my iPad?. I was told by bt I can no longer get free access in 9 million free hotspots around ... Read More
BBC radio by alftupper
Are BBC radio stations available to listen to in Malta, through a laptop or iPad? I was told the BBC iPlayer has a limited coverage. I prefer radio to TV and would hope to listen to my favourite station such as 5live, for my sport and current ...
Ah well , if all else fails I'll just have to take a crash course in maltese 馃槯 And tune in to local radio. It's gotta be better than their TVs programmes Read More
BBC radio by alftupper
Are BBC radio stations available to listen to in Malta, through a laptop or iPad? I was told the BBC iPlayer has a limited coverage. I prefer radio to TV and would hope to listen to my favourite station such as 5live, for my sport and current ...
Thanks for all replies. It will be a shame if the BBC iPlayer goes. But the tunein radio app seems promising. I've never heard of that one before Read More
BBC radio
Are BBC radio stations available to listen to in Malta, through a laptop or iPad? I was told the BBC iPlayer has a limited coverage. I prefer radio to TV and would hope to listen to my favourite station such as 5live, for my sport and current ... Read More
Private health insurance by alftupper
Does anyone here contribute to a private health scheme in Malta? I am moving over soon , and will be applying for residency under the self sufficiency rules. Can anyone recommend a company and what sort of annual costs. I know everyone is different ...
Thank you for your help Read More
Private health insurance by alftupper
Does anyone here contribute to a private health scheme in Malta? I am moving over soon , and will be applying for residency under the self sufficiency rules. Can anyone recommend a company and what sort of annual costs. I know everyone is different ...
Thanks for reply ray. Until I get my eresidence card I will have my ehic card. I'm just a little confused, as when I get residency I will then lose my rights to EHIC, and therefore rely on RHA . I take it you applied for S1 when you reached ... Read More
Private health insurance by alftupper
Does anyone here contribute to a private health scheme in Malta? I am moving over soon , and will be applying for residency under the self sufficiency rules. Can anyone recommend a company and what sort of annual costs. I know everyone is different ...
Thanks for your reply ray. I looked at the link and it seems as you say. Here's hoping anyway. Best wishes Read More
Private health insurance by alftupper
Does anyone here contribute to a private health scheme in Malta? I am moving over soon , and will be applying for residency under the self sufficiency rules. Can anyone recommend a company and what sort of annual costs. I know everyone is different ...
Thanks for your reply ray. I looked at the link and it seems as you say. Here's hoping anyway. Best wishes Read More
Private health insurance
Does anyone here contribute to a private health scheme in Malta? I am moving over soon , and will be applying for residency under the self sufficiency rules. Can anyone recommend a company and what sort of annual costs. I know everyone is different ... Read More
Mobile phone package by alftupper
Hi all, lm thinking of buying an unlocked iphone6 here in the uk. I'm moving out to Malta in the new year. I believe I can't get a phone package until I receive my eresidence card and proof of address. I take it I have to go a pay as u go ...
Thanks and happy new year Read More
Mobile phone package by alftupper
Hi all, lm thinking of buying an unlocked iphone6 here in the uk. I'm moving out to Malta in the new year. I believe I can't get a phone package until I receive my eresidence card and proof of address. I take it I have to go a pay as u go ...
Thanks for reply. Do you get the option of keeping your old number? Read More
Mobile phone package
Hi all, lm thinking of buying an unlocked iphone6 here in the uk. I'm moving out to Malta in the new year. I believe I can't get a phone package until I receive my eresidence card and proof of address. I take it I have to go a pay as u go ... Read More
Pub crawl for Scottish people only ? by Malta7
Would any Scottish people be up for a Scots only bevy sesh next month ?
Cheers pal. Always up for a wee swallie. Read More
Pub crawl for Scottish people only ? by Malta7
Would any Scottish people be up for a Scots only bevy sesh next month ?
Likewise here , if it's OK for a scouser to tag along. We've always got on well with the jocks :) Read More
How do you bank? by Michellegreen
Sorry to ask but what are people doing regarding every day banking? Have been in BOV, Banif and HSBC and been given a long list of required paperwork even including a police conduct report! And to be working. Other people who I have spoken with ...
Transferwise look very good. But they rely on you already having a Maltese bank account. As this can often take some time. I'm sure many people will be interested in any other ways of transferring funds from the uk, until a bank account is up ... Read More
How do you bank? by Michellegreen
Sorry to ask but what are people doing regarding every day banking? Have been in BOV, Banif and HSBC and been given a long list of required paperwork even including a police conduct report! And to be working. Other people who I have spoken with ...
The post office offer a travel card which allows cash withdrawals at ATMs abroad. Apply for a card and you can have a limit of five thousand pounds in the account at any given time. No more than twenty thousand in any given twelve months. You can ... Read More
Article on Maltese opinion of silence by felinefine81
I read this article today and it stood out to me because of the issues I'm having while trying to get used to the noise here. ...
Surely, you must have down some research on this matter. Did you not not try living on the island even for a week to get some experience. I lived on Crete in the early nineties, and the noise environment was just the same then. I'm sorry , but ... Read More
Marsascala - What's it like living there, good & bad points by Rocking Ken
Hi All, I am intending to make Marsascala my home when we get to Malta soon but want to get a feel for it first. If anyone have first-hand experience of living there your input would be invaluable. Many thanks Ken
Thanks for reply biddy. Am coming out on another scout around in November. So will start asking around. I take it a lot of the bars will still be open. I won't be needing a 3 bed place as its only me. Best wishes Read More
Marsascala - What's it like living there, good & bad points by Rocking Ken
Hi All, I am intending to make Marsascala my home when we get to Malta soon but want to get a feel for it first. If anyone have first-hand experience of living there your input would be invaluable. Many thanks Ken
Thanks for reply. Do you think there are many furnished apartments for around the 400, 450 mark to rent. Not planning to move until early new year. I understand most of the estate agents websites are out of date. I was looking at the St. Paul's ... Read More
Marsascala - What's it like living there, good & bad points by Rocking Ken
Hi All, I am intending to make Marsascala my home when we get to Malta soon but want to get a feel for it first. If anyone have first-hand experience of living there your input would be invaluable. Many thanks Ken
Any more up to date comments on marsascala? I visited last month for a few hours and loved it. What's it like in winter time? Read More
Funds to a Malta bank account by alftupper
Any advice on transferring funds on a quarterly basis from a uk bank account to a Maltese one? Which banks do you consider the best,and what charges can I expect to incur. Any experiences or advice would be appreciated. Many thanks
What are the pro's and cons of putting the whole shbang paid into a Malta bank account.after all interest rates are next to nothing. So why go through the hassle of transferring funds? Just a thought. Thanks anyway Read More
Funds to a Malta bank account by alftupper
Any advice on transferring funds on a quarterly basis from a uk bank account to a Maltese one? Which banks do you consider the best,and what charges can I expect to incur. Any experiences or advice would be appreciated. Many thanks
Thanks ray. The money I have in England are savings, plus I will also have a small pension income paid monthly. As these sums are taxed at source in the uk, am I still liable to tax in Malta. I thought they would be exempt. Read More
Funds to a Malta bank account by alftupper
Any advice on transferring funds on a quarterly basis from a uk bank account to a Maltese one? Which banks do you consider the best,and what charges can I expect to incur. Any experiences or advice would be appreciated. Many thanks
Thanks. Am just a bit nervous of on line banking. So I can use one of these for transferring money between the two accounts and all I pay is the one fee. The banks take nothing?. Read More
Funds to a Malta bank account
Any advice on transferring funds on a quarterly basis from a uk bank account to a Maltese one? Which banks do you consider the best,and what charges can I expect to incur. Any experiences or advice would be appreciated. Many thanks Read More
temp address in malta by alftupper
I am hoping to arrange a one month temp stay in a holiday apartment`` whilst I arrange a more permanent place to live out there. can I use the temp address to get to be registered for an id card, set up a bank account and other various hurdles. ...
thanks howard so it looks as if I will have to sign up to a tenancy agreement first. am not planning to move out until next feb. looking at st pauls area. will look at the hsbc route. many thanks Read More
temp address in malta
I am hoping to arrange a one month temp stay in a holiday apartment`` whilst I arrange a more permanent place to live out there. can I use the temp address to get to be registered for an id card, set up a bank account and other various hurdles. ... Read More
best home for your money by alftupper
after moving to malta,is it worth putting my capital into a long term bond account,say for 3 to 5 years in the folorn hope of maybe getting some sort of annual income return.or do i keep my money in england.? from what ican make out ,the rates on ...
have a great time at xmas maltese cross. only wish we could be over then too . i know only too well what irish winters are like ,i visit every year. i have lots of family in newry co down. in lots of way,malta reminds me of ireland inthe med. it ... Read More
best home for your money by alftupper
after moving to malta,is it worth putting my capital into a long term bond account,say for 3 to 5 years in the folorn hope of maybe getting some sort of annual income return.or do i keep my money in england.? from what ican make out ,the rates on ...
thanks everyone for replies. there is a lot to think on here. thankfully we still have two years down the line before we make the move but i'd like to get some initial spadework done,so to speak. thanks also for the links to the other banks, ... Read More
best home for your money
after moving to malta,is it worth putting my capital into a long term bond account,say for 3 to 5 years in the folorn hope of maybe getting some sort of annual income return.or do i keep my money in england.? from what ican make out ,the rates on ... Read More
Burial at sea. by GuestPoster566
I want to make enquiries/advance arrangements for my burial at sea, just outside Xlendi bay (Gozo) if possible. Can anyone provide any suggestions of how, if indeed this is permitted, I can start to make the arrangements? Thanks. (Don't know what ...
so if there is no cremation facilities on malta,and if buried ,you stand a good chance of being dug up and advised to go elsewhere after a few years.what are my other options when i get to shuttle off my mortal in malta ? after all not everyone ... Read More
perscription charges inmalta by alftupper
hello to everyone, i have been an interested onlooker on this site for some time now, just taking all the info onboard for our intended move to malta in 2015. as you can gather we are in no particular rush but there are one or two issues that i ...
Sorry about the delay in acknowleging the replies to my post,but have been away for a few days,[what,with hillrunning,trackmeetings,marathons and the like.] Thanks for the replies and to redmik for the link. I have been doing a little research and I ... Read More
perscription charges inmalta
hello to everyone, i have been an interested onlooker on this site for some time now, just taking all the info onboard for our intended move to malta in 2015. as you can gather we are in no particular rush but there are one or two issues that i ... Read More