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@mdavid

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French expat in Malta

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French

Lives in Sliema

Speaks French / English

Registration: 28 August 2014

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mdavid replied to a thread
8 years ago
inherent

e- residence cards by inherent

I have been researching the idea of living in Malta. But I find that the administration relating to e- residents cards are in disarray and it might be some considerable time before I receive my e- residents card. Unless of course information that ...

mdavid

Yes it changed for the better : we applied for e-residence a few months ago and got it 3/4 weeks later. You can save a lot of time by reading very carefully the guidelines (they're pretty clear) and providing all the relevant documents on your ... Read More

mdavid replied to a thread
8 years ago
nilonilonilo

Being ripped off!? Not here... by nilonilonilo

Sometimes i read stories here, people complaining about how they always get ripped off for being a foreigner and such ... I would like to offer some other experiences, which show that as far as I can tell, Maltese people are super generous and ...

mdavid

for small things, maltese can be helpful and kind. Did you buy a house, did you build a house, did you renovate a house, did you hire an architect, did you have appointments with plumbers, electricians, did you buy a second hand car, did you buy ... Read More

mdavid replied to a thread
8 years ago
nilonilonilo

Being ripped off!? Not here... by nilonilonilo

Sometimes i read stories here, people complaining about how they always get ripped off for being a foreigner and such ... I would like to offer some other experiences, which show that as far as I can tell, Maltese people are super generous and ...

mdavid

I just moved to Senglea (after a year in Sliema), and I'm experiencing the exact same things : neighbours welcoming us, helping us, repairs in the house made for free or for a ridiculous amount, everybody saying "hello" in the streets ... Read More

mdavid replied to a thread
8 years ago
bernie_iris_fabian_david

Cheap (second-hand?) furniture by bernie_iris_fabian_david

Hi there, Does anyone have any idea where we could find cheap furniture in Malta? We need a new mirror cabinet for the bathroom (the old one is going to fall apart soon...) and something for the kitchen/living room to store food (a few cheap ...

mdavid

And every Sunday there's the flea market in Birgu... Read More

mdavid replied to a thread
9 years ago
merlinnu80

eResidence accepted with shared accommodation? by merlinnu80

Hello everyone! I am planning to move to Malta next month and i'm not sure I understood all the info about e residence. If I'll choose to live in a shared house will it be accepted as proof of address to obtain my eResidence ? Many ...

mdavid

Oh, we probably didn't apply on the same category. In my case it was form A "Employed/Self Employed", and I was really surprised when I realized a proof of residence wasn't requested. It's probably different re. self sufficient. Read More

mdavid replied to a thread
9 years ago
merlinnu80

eResidence accepted with shared accommodation? by merlinnu80

Hello everyone! I am planning to move to Malta next month and i'm not sure I understood all the info about e residence. If I'll choose to live in a shared house will it be accepted as proof of address to obtain my eResidence ? Many ...

mdavid

Surprisingly I wasn't asked for any proof of residence when filing for my eResidence in December (and I got my card 3 weeks later). Read More

mdavid replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

New Malta Expat Guide by expat.com

Hi everyone! We are pleased to inform you that the Malta Expat Guide is now online. Planning to move to Malta? Check out all that you need to know on travel formalities, visas, work, accommodation, study, health care, taxes, etc. If you have ...

mdavid

WOW this guide is so inaccurate and wrong on so many subjects... I don't even know where to start, It's almost a piece of art. (Particularly love the part about the buses being efficient and punctual.) Read More

mdavid replied to a thread
9 years ago
PMgirl

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 ...

mdavid

Unless you work as self-employed :) in that case you need to get a SSN before declaring yourself. Read More

mdavid replied to a thread
9 years ago
GuestPoster566

Sahha. by GuestPoster566

:sosad: It is with sadness that I have to leave Gozo. Family reasons mean I have to leave on May 27th. I am leaving for no other reason than I have to be in the UK from then onwards but staying as long as I can, eaking out my time here for as long ...

mdavid

redmik, you, your maltese knowledge and your posts have been really helpul to me these lasts months. I might have disagreed with you on some subjects from time to time, but you know how to explain your position and you're open to discussion and ... Read More

mdavid replied to a thread
9 years ago
Wrongholebutherewego

Is it this hard finding good apartments right now? by Wrongholebutherewego

Sorry if there are threads. Please redirect me then. I'll have to go in a minute and only have Internet in the apartment I'm staying at. I've spoken to several real estate agents. They say prices have gone up 40 percent the last 6 ...

mdavid

Just my recent experience : we arrived a month ago and found an appartment in sliema in 3 days with a real estate agent (maisonnette, two bedrooms, nicely furnished, in a quiet street and close to the sea on both sides of the street, 830 ... Read More

mdavid replied to a thread
9 years ago
Wrongholebutherewego

Supermarket around Gzira? by Wrongholebutherewego

It's me again :D I'm seeing a real estate agent tomorrow and Im still trying to figure out where i wanna live. I'm thinking close to a supermarket would be nice hence considering st Julian's. I'll be working in ta'xbiex ...

mdavid

Oh great, thanks redmik ! Read More

mdavid replied to a thread
9 years ago
Wrongholebutherewego

Supermarket around Gzira? by Wrongholebutherewego

It's me again :D I'm seeing a real estate agent tomorrow and Im still trying to figure out where i wanna live. I'm thinking close to a supermarket would be nice hence considering st Julian's. I'll be working in ta'xbiex ...

mdavid

Interested too in the water delivery ! We have a brita jar in the appartment, but this thing takes AGES to filter just a few drops, I'm bored :) Read More

mdavid replied to a thread
9 years ago
robpw2

Rainbow crossing Floriana by robpw2

To support LGBT rights around the world various towns and cities have been painting a Zebra crossing rainbow colours similar to that of the LGBT pride flag. Whilst in Floriana today just down the road from Valletta we noticed they have also done ...

mdavid

And painting a zebra crossing give people a better life!!Well, considering how disproportionate your reaction is to such a tiny event, I guess it gave you a significantly worse life and I'm really sorry about that. Read More

mdavid replied to a thread
9 years ago
robpw2

Rainbow crossing Floriana by robpw2

To support LGBT rights around the world various towns and cities have been painting a Zebra crossing rainbow colours similar to that of the LGBT pride flag. Whilst in Floriana today just down the road from Valletta we noticed they have also done ...

mdavid

Life isn't perfect as you said, and that's exactly why I want my tax money to be used for helping people having a better life. That means I'm happy it is spent to help the old people having a better quality of life, and helping the ... Read More

mdavid replied to a thread
9 years ago
robpw2

Rainbow crossing Floriana by robpw2

To support LGBT rights around the world various towns and cities have been painting a Zebra crossing rainbow colours similar to that of the LGBT pride flag. Whilst in Floriana today just down the road from Valletta we noticed they have also done ...

mdavid

Wow, I'm glad for you that your lifestyle choice of being retired is paid by the majority and that nobody in the world feels that you'd better be in prison, psychiatric hospital or dead for not working. Read More