volcane
English expat in Malta
Forum posts
1075
About me
English
Lives in Mosta, Il-Mosta
Registration: 03 November 2015
Activity
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 tomloakes95
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
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