@Fionn
Italian expat in Malta
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165 posts
About me
Italian
Lives in Saint Paul's Bay
Registration: 04 January 2016
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uk bank account while living in malta by DP4
Has anyone else had problems having a uk bank account while permanently living in Malta,as I understand it you need a uk address to have an account, there is an international account available,but you need a balance of £25k with Barclays.
uk bank account while living in malta by DP4
Has anyone else had problems having a uk bank account while permanently living in Malta,as I understand it you need a uk address to have an account, there is an international account available,but you need a balance of £25k with Barclays.
Fionn, what are these 'successful negotiations' that you keep talking about? I have yet to see any significant changes in the five and a half years I have been here. RayA cursory Google search will disclose the changes you refer to.Unless ... Read More
uk bank account while living in malta by DP4
Has anyone else had problems having a uk bank account while permanently living in Malta,as I understand it you need a uk address to have an account, there is an international account available,but you need a balance of £25k with Barclays.
Fionn, what are these 'successful negotiations' that you keep talking about? I have yet to see any significant changes in the five and a half years I have been here. RayA cursory Google search will disclose the changes you refer to. Read More
uk bank account while living in malta by DP4
Has anyone else had problems having a uk bank account while permanently living in Malta,as I understand it you need a uk address to have an account, there is an international account available,but you need a balance of £25k with Barclays.
Sucking your big toe will be as effective. Most people have problems today and by the time your pointless petitions get anywhere they will have moved onto other countries already. As a suggestion to anyone who have a real current problem ... Read More
uk bank account while living in malta by DP4
Has anyone else had problems having a uk bank account while permanently living in Malta,as I understand it you need a uk address to have an account, there is an international account available,but you need a balance of £25k with Barclays.
You may also chew on your left big toe nail.A colourful interpretation of all the benefits you've enjoyed as a consequence of successful representations made on your behalf by other non-Maltese individuals to the European Commission / European ... Read More
Collection of Residence ID Card by BlueOctupus
Hi, A few weeks ago now I received a letter stating that I should collect my ID card from the E-ID cards office in Victoria, Gozo. The other day I had a clear up in my house, but I think I've accidentally thrown my letter in the ...
Given that, according to law, non-Maltese EU / EEA / Swiss citizens must be issued with an ‘e-Residence Card’ (Registration Certificate) INSTANTLY upon presentation of the requisite personal documentation to the competent national ... Read More
TIN (tax identification number) for economic self sufficency by GuestPoster85
Hello to everyone.. I'm italian and soon i will ask residence in Malta as an economic self sufficency (form j). I need to ask a tin (tax identification number) but actually i know that tin is ''included'' in the social security ...
If you take up employment or self-employment, ensure, from the very beginning, that you are NOT charged the much higher income Tax Rates for Non Residents - please see: Tax Rates for Basis Year 2018: ... Read More
Best Internet/WiFi Provider on the Island by GuestPoster1127
Hi, could anyone recommend a fast yet affordable internet provider with minimal technical issues. In the UK I was with Virgin Media and had between 100 and 200 mps(can’t remember which) and I found it to be almost perfect. If anyone can give ...
Have you ascertained if GO or MELITA intend to charge you a deposit for internet service provision? Read More
Electricty bill / Landlord by GustaveLeBon
Hi, only recently moved to Malta and got a quick question regarding electricity bill. Our house has an individual elec meter but is not registered in my name at the request of the landlord. We pay every month a fee on top of the rent and rougly ...
Form H - the ‘Change in number of persons declaration’ specifies that valid identity cards [issued by any other EU / EEA Member State or Switzerland] OR passports may ALSO be presented for this purpose. Minors, children and infants may ... Read More
Collection of Residence ID Card by BlueOctupus
Hi, A few weeks ago now I received a letter stating that I should collect my ID card from the E-ID cards office in Victoria, Gozo. The other day I had a clear up in my house, but I think I've accidentally thrown my letter in the ...
@GozoMo: I trust that as an EU national, the Maltese authorities made it clear to you on re-registration for your 'e-Residence' documentation that ‘you automatically acquire the [much more advantageous] right of PERMANENT residence in ... Read More
uk bank account while living in malta by DP4
Has anyone else had problems having a uk bank account while permanently living in Malta,as I understand it you need a uk address to have an account, there is an international account available,but you need a balance of £25k with Barclays.
You may register your observations with: The European Commission - Secretariat General. E-mail: sg-plaintes@ec.europa.eu Read More
How do I know landlord owns the property? by Tiham87
Title basically says it all, but again: How can I know 100% Im not being scammed? Im viewing a place today,and Id like to know just how can I be sure Im talking with the owner? Do I ask for ID or tax records? I dont want to loose a great place by ...
Title basically says it all, but again: How can I know 100% Im not being scammed? Im viewing a place today,and Id like to know just how can I be sure Im talking with the owner? Do I ask for ID or tax records? I dont want to loose a great place by ... Read More
SINGLE PARENT MOVING TO MALTA by Natalie89
Morning all I really need as much information as possible please, I am wanting to move to Malta with my 3 children age 1,7,8 in December and I’m just terrified more at the fact of having a baby and how go about everything, schools, childcare, ...
I completely agree with lambada's remarks. Emigrating to Malta in your circumstances? - Don't entertain the notion, even for a moment. Read More
Horrified by the air quality by Elenauk
We've just moved in and are very upset about air quality on this nice island. We live in Sliema and even seaside area is very polluted, no sea breeze at all! I beleive people must know about this before moving. Does anyone know any less polluted ...
Gozomo, can you specify who you are exactly? This not a "topic from five years ago". This is a very current topic! If this discussion was so obsolete, why is it still on line? Air quality has worsened in Malta. It becomes an increasingly ... Read More
Horrified by the air quality by Elenauk
We've just moved in and are very upset about air quality on this nice island. We live in Sliema and even seaside area is very polluted, no sea breeze at all! I beleive people must know about this before moving. Does anyone know any less polluted ...
The air quality in Malta is topical - Please see the following reportage - ‘Cruise liner fumes reach 'unbelievably high' levels - Air pollution expert records readings 50x higher than expected in Grand Harbour - The Sunday Times of ... Read More