@volcane
English expat in Malta
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1071 posts
About me
English
Lives in Mosta, Il-Mosta
Registration: 03 November 2015
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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
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 ...
@volcane Well, it's not a matter of getting a job for me as I've been retired for 13 years. And anyway, I still think that anyone would have to pay more for an apartement than anyone else, plus the 'fees' to the government etc etc. - @keithbarry ... Read More
Residency permit by Terah
Do you lose residency if you sell your Malta home? I have been resident for decades. Undecided as to whether to rent or buy another properwty. I don't want to lose my residency.Unsure as to whether I should rentstay with friendbe ...
I used John Huber and Associates for immigration support and still use them as my tax accountant, been very happy with the service Read More
Residency permit by Terah
Do you lose residency if you sell your Malta home? I have been resident for decades. Undecided as to whether to rent or buy another properwty. I don't want to lose my residency.Unsure as to whether I should rentstay with friendbe ...
Buying property does not give you residence, you have to comply with the residence terms none of which is to do with owning property or not - unless what you are talking about is the investment based routes for which presumably you'd be talking with ... Read More
Dog Ownership in Malta by Carol Chase McElheney
If we move, we will be bringing three large dogs. What are the ins and outs of dog ownership in Malta? How many and what quality are veterinarians in Malta? Is there a vet school? Training? FCI dog shows? Pet friendly rentals?
Yeah, agree with Gozo vets, if at all possible I wait to take my dog to the vet in Victoria rather than any in Malta Read More
Dog Ownership in Malta by Carol Chase McElheney
If we move, we will be bringing three large dogs. What are the ins and outs of dog ownership in Malta? How many and what quality are veterinarians in Malta? Is there a vet school? Training? FCI dog shows? Pet friendly rentals?
University and college do have vet courses. In general it's hard to get quality vet care here - especially out of hours - things are a bit traditional and they don't tend to know all the breeds which isnt a surprise given the size of the ... 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 ...
We are not being punished, we are being treated like any other non EU country - as chosen by the our fellow countrymen who voted for this situation.You do not need to pay large amount of money, get a job from someone who will sponsor your visa, same ... Read More
Nomad to Start-up visa transformation by BlockShady
Hello Can a Nomad visa holder transform their status to start-up visa after being in Malta for a year or so?Thanks in advance.
It's a very specific question, probably best asked from Malta Enterprises or an immigration lawyer Read More
Bringing my pets to Malta need advice by Bekki1019
Hello everyone !My husband Ron and I are DETERMINED to move to Malta ASAP! We saw a show on Hulu called Mediterranean Life. Many destinations were covered but Malta captured our hearts. While I have lived as a tourist in several countries Malta ...
It's definitely worth considering the kind of place you need for your dog, we dont have much green space, gardens, accessible parks etc and it's very unpleasantly hot for certain breads in summer. Bulk of the beaches do not allow dogs and those who ... Read More
Bringing my pets to Malta need advice by Bekki1019
Hello everyone !My husband Ron and I are DETERMINED to move to Malta ASAP! We saw a show on Hulu called Mediterranean Life. Many destinations were covered but Malta captured our hearts. While I have lived as a tourist in several countries Malta ...
There really are only a few options for non europeans: Pay a lot of money to get residence by investment or get a job who will sponsor your move here as a visa applicant.As a non european you have few options.You should also study the impact on ... Read More
Bringing my pets to Malta need advice by Bekki1019
Hello everyone !My husband Ron and I are DETERMINED to move to Malta ASAP! We saw a show on Hulu called Mediterranean Life. Many destinations were covered but Malta captured our hearts. While I have lived as a tourist in several countries Malta ...
Bringing pets here isn't super hard just expensive.Much harder to get visas and all the legalities around.You should also absolutely not for 1 minute believe some TV show about life here, you need to visit and spend time here not as a tourist. Get ... Read More
UK Car in Malta by marsascala247
I have relocated from the UK March 2024 , brought my own car to Malta and taking advantage of the exemption from registration tax . I will keep the car for the 2 years as the rules state . If I sell the car here after the 2 years will the ...
Yes, the tax becomes due Read More
Need information about Cost of Living Allowance. by James Ethan
Hi everyone, I know how much cost of living allowance (COLA) I am expected to get but how is it determined? I would really appreciate you sharing your knowledge about it.Thanks
Details are here https://socialsecurity.gov.mt/en/information-and-applications-for-benefits-and-services/grants-bonuses-and-schemes/cost-of-living-benefit/ Read More
Permanent residency or Article 50 withdrawel residency
hello,I currently hold the article 50 residency document and am eligible for permenant residency (actually, its been approved but I have not yet done the biometrics)But now I am wondering if I lose anything by taking the perm over the article ... Read More
New Member Traveling to Malta Fall of 2024 by Melle1313
Hi AllI’m an American retiree living in Hawaii. I’ve done some traveling around the world but have always lived in the United States. I did live several months in London on a work assignment many years ago. I’ve wanted to visit ...
Victoria is small and lacks most things - though once you are settled into your home and have sorted those things out it tends to have what you need.We live in both Malta and Gozo and much prefer life in Gozo - shops are more caring about keeping ... Read More