itsnowornever
English expat in Malta
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About me
English
Lives in San Pawl il-Bahar
Speaks English
Registration: 29 August 2013
Social Security Number by PMgirl
Hello, I just arrived in Malta and I heard that I need to have a social security number in order to be able to apply for jobs and my application to be considered. Is this correct? I am a bit confused because I thought that it is the other way ...
You now have to have a job before you can get a SS number. Just take your work contract or a letter from your employer to the SS office and they issue you with your number. Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Malta by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Malta. What recommendations would you give ...
Totally agree New Horizonz, spot on! :top: Read More
Hairdresser by maltablues9
Hi I live in Mellieha and trying to find a good hairdresser. Would anyone be able to recommend one Thanks :)
Hi! Try Beth at Antonella's on Bugibba seafront. She's British and is fantastic. I found her after a long, long search and I can highly recommend her. Read More
Help!!!!.....Desperately need a GOOD hairdresser!
Thanks for that, i'll wait for your verdict! :) Read More
Help!!!!.....Desperately need a GOOD hairdresser!
Hi all, Can anyone please recommend a GOOD hairdresser, preferably in the St Paul's/Bugibba/Qawra area? I'm needing a good cut and colour but don't seem to be having any luck finding a hairdresser that people are happy with. Ideally ... Read More
tax rates? by stef88
Sorry to make another thread but I can't seem to get the answer on the others and its driving me mad!!! If my husband earns 950 euros per month, and we are married with a child, are we on the parent tax or married tax? Also would it be 15% tax on ...
Hi! As far as I know the parent tax is for single parents so you should be on the married tax rate. Read More
Earth tremor! Did anyone else feel it?
Did anyone else feel an earth tremor tonight? It was around 10.15pm, Just lazing on the sofa when I experienced a really strange shaking sensation that lasted about 5-10 seconds. Now, i've only had the one vodka so i'm sure that had nothing to do ... Read More
Dreaming of making the move to malta by Stacey1abbott
Hi there everyone This is my first post. Myself my husband and out two boys are coming out at Easter for a visit and to see what the boys think of the place, hopefully they will love it and want to make the move too. We've been doing a bit of ...
Hi Stacey, I came over here on my own, as I too wanted a better way of life, and I think Malta is a lot more relaxed than the UK. My husband is still in Doncaster, but is coming over in June. I have four sons who are all grown up with their their ... Read More
Dreaming of making the move to malta by Stacey1abbott
Hi there everyone This is my first post. Myself my husband and out two boys are coming out at Easter for a visit and to see what the boys think of the place, hopefully they will love it and want to make the move too. We've been doing a bit of ...
Hi Stacey, I'm from Doncaster too! I've been here 6 weeks now and i'm loving it! I'm in St Pauls Bay, so feel free to get in touch when you're over here and we could meet up for coffee maybe. Can't really advise on schools etc as my 'kids' are ... Read More
Hairdresser by Allibali
Hi can anyone recommend a hairdresser in Mellieha or surrounding areas? Thanks
I'd be very grateful if you could let me have her details Caroline, getting pretty desperate for a good cut before I take the scissors to my fringe.......ha!ha! Thanks, Kerry Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info for UK ExPats by GuestPoster566
Removed due to thread going off topic and cluttered again. No longer serving a useful purpose.
I know exactly how you feel Sue! :huh: Kerry Read More
Getting a Tax Number....please help!
Thanks to you too GinG Don't know what i'd do without you lot! :D Kerry Read More
Getting a Tax Number....please help!
Thanks Terry, Just called them and got it sorted, seems like i'd been given incorrect info from elsewhere! :cheers: Kerry Read More
Getting a Tax Number....please help!
Hi all, Can anyone tell me how I get a Tax number? I am starting a job next week and the manager told me I have to have a social security number, tax number, and ID number. I've got the SS number but it seems that to get the tax and ID numbers ... 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?:)
Hi all! Thinking of coming along to Bianco's tonight. Can anyone tell me the name of the bus-stop I need to get off at please...........i'll be catching the No.12 or No.222 from St Pauls Bay. Thanks, Kerry Read More
How long to find apartment? by miker7
A couple months ago I read some books and online about relocation to malta. About the apartment the recommendation was to search after arriving as it's supposedly rather easy to find and rent something. Now I'm here and after arriving I contacted ...
Hi Toon Still a bit confused over the tariff situation...........can you only get the residential tariff once you have applied/got residency? As someone who only arrived last week would it have to be the Domestic tariff until i've got ... Read More
How long to find apartment? by miker7
A couple months ago I read some books and online about relocation to malta. About the apartment the recommendation was to search after arriving as it's supposedly rather easy to find and rent something. Now I'm here and after arriving I contacted ...
I arrived in Malta on Monday 24th February and i'd found my perfect place by Thursday! Moving in this weekend! Maybe I just got lucky? :) Read More
Here at last!!! by itsnowornever
Hi everyone| Well I finally got here yesterday and i'm staying in Bugibba for the first two weeks while I find a more permanent place and i'm wasting no time in my search. Funnily enough I was offered an apartment by the taxi driver on the way from ...
Already noted the nearest bars Mike| :D Read More
Here at last!!! by itsnowornever
Hi everyone| Well I finally got here yesterday and i'm staying in Bugibba for the first two weeks while I find a more permanent place and i'm wasting no time in my search. Funnily enough I was offered an apartment by the taxi driver on the way from ...
Good news!!! Yesterday I found the perfect (for now) apartment in St Pauls Bay & move in next week! Result! :top: Hope to get to a meet-up soon or if anyone in the St Pauls area wants to meet for coffee sometime, that would be great too. :cheers: ... Read More
Here at last!!! by itsnowornever
Hi everyone| Well I finally got here yesterday and i'm staying in Bugibba for the first two weeks while I find a more permanent place and i'm wasting no time in my search. Funnily enough I was offered an apartment by the taxi driver on the way from ...
Hi Stephane Wishing you well on your move :) Kerry Read More
Here at last!!! by itsnowornever
Hi everyone| Well I finally got here yesterday and i'm staying in Bugibba for the first two weeks while I find a more permanent place and i'm wasting no time in my search. Funnily enough I was offered an apartment by the taxi driver on the way from ...
Hi Mike Just been in touch with Reds recommended agent and arranged to see a place at the end of the week, so fingers crossed! :) Kerry Read More
Here at last!!! by itsnowornever
Hi everyone| Well I finally got here yesterday and i'm staying in Bugibba for the first two weeks while I find a more permanent place and i'm wasting no time in my search. Funnily enough I was offered an apartment by the taxi driver on the way from ...
Hi Mike According to the agents 'property goes straight away' (I somehow don't believe that to be quite true) and then they seem offended when you don't take the place they've shown you even though it was nothing like what you requested to view! ... Read More
Here at last!!!
Hi everyone| Well I finally got here yesterday and i'm staying in Bugibba for the first two weeks while I find a more permanent place and i'm wasting no time in my search. Funnily enough I was offered an apartment by the taxi driver on the way from ... Read More
Coming in March 2014 by PoshPB
I took early retirement this year and am looking forward to relaxing in the sun with my wife of 32 years. We are looking for long term rental from March with a view to staying forever. A visit in Jan is arrange ( 12-26 ) to view and hopefully sort ...
Thanks Toon & Red Checking out Quicklets now! Kerry Read More
Coming in March 2014 by PoshPB
I took early retirement this year and am looking forward to relaxing in the sun with my wife of 32 years. We are looking for long term rental from March with a view to staying forever. A visit in Jan is arrange ( 12-26 ) to view and hopefully sort ...
Thanks Jules & Kolac I've read positive reports about Dhalia on here before and I continuously look at all the agents websites and I see the same properties listed with most of them. I intended emailing a few agents a list of my requirements ... Read More
Coming in March 2014 by PoshPB
I took early retirement this year and am looking forward to relaxing in the sun with my wife of 32 years. We are looking for long term rental from March with a view to staying forever. A visit in Jan is arrange ( 12-26 ) to view and hopefully sort ...
Thanks for the info, it's useful to know. Hopefully i'll find somewhere suitable pretty quick too :cheers: Kerry Read More
Coming in March 2014 by PoshPB
I took early retirement this year and am looking forward to relaxing in the sun with my wife of 32 years. We are looking for long term rental from March with a view to staying forever. A visit in Jan is arrange ( 12-26 ) to view and hopefully sort ...
Hi Posh How did you find the apartment? Did you use an agent, and if so would you recommend them? I will be arriving in Malta at the end of Feb and i'm hoping to get somewhere permanent to live as soon as I can but with so many agents it's hard to ... Read More
If you knew then what you know now.........? by itsnowornever
Hi everyone, Well my flights booked and short term accommodation sorted and i'll be arriving in Malta on 24 Feb 2014.....woopee! Just thought i'd pose the question to those that have made the move, "If you knew then what you know now....what ...
Thanks redmik, very useful info :top: Read More
If you knew then what you know now.........? by itsnowornever
Hi everyone, Well my flights booked and short term accommodation sorted and i'll be arriving in Malta on 24 Feb 2014.....woopee! Just thought i'd pose the question to those that have made the move, "If you knew then what you know now....what ...
Thanks for that holger, that's something i'm planning to do, especially after reading the info on banking problems that some have experienced. Read More
If you knew then what you know now.........? by itsnowornever
Hi everyone, Well my flights booked and short term accommodation sorted and i'll be arriving in Malta on 24 Feb 2014.....woopee! Just thought i'd pose the question to those that have made the move, "If you knew then what you know now....what ...
Thanks to all for the replies :) Tearnet, that's great advice, thank you! :top: Kerry Read More
If you knew then what you know now.........?
Hi everyone, Well my flights booked and short term accommodation sorted and i'll be arriving in Malta on 24 Feb 2014.....woopee! Just thought i'd pose the question to those that have made the move, "If you knew then what you know now....what ... Read More
Can't decide where to live! Help needed please!!!! by itsnowornever
Hi everyone, After lots of deliberation and research I have finally decided to make the move and I will be moving to Malta in February 2014 The thing is, I just can't decide where to live! I've been looking to start off more central/south, ...
Thanks for the info mantonas, that's very helpful. One of my worries is how long it can take to get from A to B on the buses, but 15-20 mins to Valletta etc sounds ok, so i'll explore the Balzan area a little more now. Once again, thank you for ... Read More
Can't decide where to live! Help needed please!!!! by itsnowornever
Hi everyone, After lots of deliberation and research I have finally decided to make the move and I will be moving to Malta in February 2014 The thing is, I just can't decide where to live! I've been looking to start off more central/south, ...
Obviously not well enough! Perhaps i'll have to re-think that one then.:/ Just goes to prove that what you read doesn't always give you the whole picture. Oh well! Still another 5 months to do more research! Thanks for the info. Kerry Read More
Can't decide where to live! Help needed please!!!! by itsnowornever
Hi everyone, After lots of deliberation and research I have finally decided to make the move and I will be moving to Malta in February 2014 The thing is, I just can't decide where to live! I've been looking to start off more central/south, ...
I have visited Malta and experienced the buses which were the old ones when I was last there, what fun!!! However, visiting for a holiday is so different to living in a place permanently,so I thought it would be good to get the opinions of others ... Read More
Can't decide where to live! Help needed please!!!! by itsnowornever
Hi everyone, After lots of deliberation and research I have finally decided to make the move and I will be moving to Malta in February 2014 The thing is, I just can't decide where to live! I've been looking to start off more central/south, ...
Thanks for the reply redmik As I will be relying on buses to get around it made sense to me to base myself more centrally, then I wouldn't be too far from anywhere, but I take on board what you're saying. Thanks Kerry Read More
Can't decide where to live! Help needed please!!!!
Hi everyone, After lots of deliberation and research I have finally decided to make the move and I will be moving to Malta in February 2014 The thing is, I just can't decide where to live! I've been looking to start off more central/south, ... Read More