volcane
English expat in Malta
Forum posts
1085
About me
English
Lives in Is-Siggiewi, Malta
Registration: 03 November 2015
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Death certificate by rosedunphy
People born in malta and deceased in other countries now have to be registeted in Malta and if a death certificate is needed from the country where they passed away it has to be apostille
> Luckily people on here are not born in Malta.Am aware of many expat kids born in Malta, including mine. Hopefully not needed for them, but this is good information. Read More
Moving to Malta, have couple questions by Marlene Ferber
Hi everyone, I am moving to Malta soon I have couple questions: How can I get free healthcare if there is such ? What do I need to do to get it ?Is it easy to find a nanny in Malta ?Thank you!
@volcaneShe is from Lithuania, an EU citizen. - @SimCityATAh indeed, guess I got my lines crossed!Then scratch the private insurance bit, working here will be enough Read More
Moving to Malta, have couple questions by Marlene Ferber
Hi everyone, I am moving to Malta soon I have couple questions: How can I get free healthcare if there is such ? What do I need to do to get it ?Is it easy to find a nanny in Malta ?Thank you!
Cleaners are hard to find, but there's a vast cash-in-hand industry for this, you ask your neighbours cleaners and they recommend a friend if they can't take you on. Read More
Moving to Malta, have couple questions by Marlene Ferber
Hi everyone, I am moving to Malta soon I have couple questions: How can I get free healthcare if there is such ? What do I need to do to get it ?Is it easy to find a nanny in Malta ?Thank you!
If you are a TCN you are required to hold medical insurance, so then you can claim most things from there when going to private healthcare.Once you work and have a Payslip showing NI contributions you are entitled to free healthcare in addition Read More
Rental agreement and utility bills by Pandorak
I am looking for a long term rental in Gozo. Is there any advice anyone can give me regarding what to look out for when signing a long term lease ? Is the lease a standard contract or does each landlord create his own. Also, what is the standard ...
If the utility bills are in the owners name, what proof of address can be used when opening bank accounts? In fact it is not only when opening bank accounts. Most financial institutions periodically ask for proof of address even for accounts that ... Read More
Primary schools in Gozo and Malta by Elizabeth1383
Hi there,I'm looking for advice on public primary schools in Gozo and Malta. My family and I are looking to relocate to Gozo from UK, but ideally would like to find a primary school which teaches in English aswell as Maltese. Also are schools of a ...
Hi there, I did a search and found some relevant posts but some information is more than 10 years old. Are there any more recent posts that you could point me in the right direction to please?? thanks - @Elizabeth1383Things dont really change ... Read More
Rental agreement and utility bills by Pandorak
I am looking for a long term rental in Gozo. Is there any advice anyone can give me regarding what to look out for when signing a long term lease ? Is the lease a standard contract or does each landlord create his own. Also, what is the standard ...
You should familiarise yourself with the new laws in this regard https://belair.com.mt/part-five-your-first-time-homebuyers-guide/There's a lot of, especially Gozo, landlords who try to avoid registering the contract or try to put a flat fee for ... Read More
Public Healthcare Under The GRP by mattyoung888
Hi all,My wife and I are looking to move to Malta in the near future under the Global Residence Programme.As part of the GRP, I am aware that we must get private healthcare insurance. From my understanding and research, upon acceptance into the GRP, ...
If you have local pay slips showing national insurance payments you should be eligible for treatment yes - always take proof with you to hospital.GPs, Medicines are still for pay but its very cheap here.However the care is such that you might ... Read More
Malta, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Malta, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
If you actually apply for citizenship after 18 years or so of living here and you tick all the boxes that needs ticking its quite likely.Many people have recounted their success stories on Facebook groups etc. Read More
Malta, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Malta, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
The Maltese are unique. Integration means you appreciate their culture. However, it is not the aim of Malta to make foreigners citizen of this country. The highest status foreigners can reach is permanent residence. There is nothing beyond unless a ... Read More
Maltese plate for camper outside Malta by Anna Carlsson
I would like to buy a camper, but the camper will not stay in Malta for a few years.As a resident in Malta, I can not register the vehicle in another country.What happens if I do not do the annual visit because the camper is in another country?Can I ...
I dont know about this business of not being to apply for a registration in another country - we own a car in another EU country without problem. Read More
Hi New Member - looking for advice on flexibility to and from Malta by franlittle
Hi My husband and I are looking to finally make the jump but I am a little apprehensive. Brexit has thrown an almighty spanner in our plans of having the freedom to come and go back to UK to see family. We already have a house in Malta, brought in ...
You need a job that sponsors you or a investment based approach.British are now TCNs are have few rights to come here. Read More
New members of the Malta forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Malta forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
Hello, My husband and I are preparing to relocate to Malta from the United States. We have been researching countries that fit our budget, offer stability, and provide an environment where our 3D printing business can thrive. After careful ... Read More
Where is the best place to pay my UK wage taxes? by GuestPoster5223
My wife and I are uk born and have both been given Maltese citizenship by decent. I will work for a uk company in Malta when we relocate. Where is the best place to pay my uk wage taxes?
It depends on your employment contract terms etc, you have to ask HMRC or tax consultant, living in Malta and working for a foreign company is complicated as you have to figure out how to pay your national insurance here for access to health care ... Read More
Costs for non-EU citizens who wish to live in Malta.. by keithbarry
I've been wondering what anyone thinks about the exraordinary costs now required by the Maltese Government iff non-EU Citizend want to live in the Maltese Islands..I might mention: 'especially those from the UK. We used to have a 'special ...
It cost me a lot more than 3000 in legal fees and government shenanigans to get my British long term residency as a TCN not to mention costs associated with naturalisation and obtaining my British passport.Rest assured, no matter how bad the ... Read More