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hanselmar

@hanselmar

Serial expat

German expat in Malta

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206 posts

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German

Lives in Il-Munxar

Speaks English German

Registration: 14 February 2019

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Cheryl

Cost of living in Malta in 2025 by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Malta, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Malta or already living ...

hanselmar

Transport is free for senior citizen,but not for other people. Health insurance is compulsory,but entitled people are exempted to pay directly. The annual inflation of 2023 was over 5%, however prices for transport and petrol did not increase, but ... Read More

hanselmar replied to a thread
4 months ago
Pam Jo

Resident permit by Pam Jo

Hi everyone! I have a problem, I'm from Albanian, I can travel in the EU for tourism without needing a visa, at this time I have applied for a non-EU still abroad single permit because I found a job in Malta. While waiting for the permit, can I ...

hanselmar

@Pam JoObviously it is a different issue to travel as a tourist or to travel to another country to take up employment.As you want to travel within the Schengen area I recommend you contact the embassy of the country you want to visit first. Most EU ... Read More

hanselmar replied to a thread
last year
Zou Adam

driving license for e-moped by Zou Adam

Hi, everyone, good afternoon, As I already have a car driving license(category B) , can I drive e-moped in Malta or I have to apply for license category AM?Does anyone have experience for such case?thank you Adam

hanselmar

Hi, everyone, good afternoon, As I already have a car driving license(category B) ,  can I drive e-moped in Malta or I have to apply for license category AM?Does anyone have experience for such case?thank you Adam -@Zou AdamTo my ... Read More

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last year
Cheryl

The importance of local language in Malta by Cheryl

Hey everyone, As an expat, language questions often arise due to the need to communicate effectively in a new country. We’re curious to read your experiences with learning and using the local language in Malta. Here are some questions to get ...

hanselmar

Reading is a problem indeed. Many people in Malta do not learn Maltese at all because they can communicate in English. Maltese is the compulsory language for children in school, but not always required for foreign workers or people who retire in ... Read More

hanselmar replied to a thread
last year
Cheryl

Your first days in your home in Malta by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Do you remember the first time you set foot in Malta? One of your main concerns must have been the settling down process in your new home. Share your experience and tell us what it was like to find your new home in Malta and ...

hanselmar

First came as a tourist in order to check out locations and facilities. After my wife decided this place is suitable for us we looked for decent accommodation. This is what we have done and after 2 years everything was fixed. The developer called us ... Read More

hanselmar replied to a thread
2 years ago
snakemed

Managing the climate/hot weather by snakemed

Hello everyone,I currently live in Scotland and am exploring the possibility to live in Malta one day. I have what might sound like a silly question, but how do people feel about the heat (particularly in the summer) and how do you cope with 40 ...

hanselmar

Hello everyone,I currently live in Scotland and am exploring the possibility to live in Malta one day. I have what might sound like a silly question, but how do people feel about the heat (particularly in the summer) and how do you cope with 40 ... Read More

hanselmar replied to a thread
2 years ago
oluyomiff

Is Malta a good place to live and practice nursing? by oluyomiff

Hi, I'm Florence, a Nigerian registered Nurse still practicing in Nigeria. I would like to know if Malta is a good place to live and practice nursing. Thank you.

hanselmar

Hi, I'm Florence, a Nigerian registered Nurse still practicing in Nigeria. I would like to know if Malta is a good place to live and practice nursing. Thank you. -@oluyomiffMalta is a good place to live and practice nursing. However, due to a lot of ... Read More

hanselmar replied to a thread
2 years ago
mike9k

Shipment of batteries by mike9k

Shipping batteries has become quite strict. Are there any shipping services who allow selection of the route they take to be only via land/sea? I have contacted sendon and eurosender about it without much success as they seem to rely on airplane who ...

hanselmar

Contact the leading logistic company for transport between Sicily and Malta. Call F** l** a** Read More

hanselmar replied to a thread
2 years ago
Silver81

Is Teaching English in Malta worth it? by Silver81

Hi everyone, i Know that maybe someone has already done this question years agoI am a certified TEFLTeacher, i live in Italy and i'd like to know if i'ts possibile to live long term and round year in Malta teaching English or if it's just a way ...

hanselmar

Hi everyone, i Know that maybe someone has already done this question years agoI am a certified TEFLTeacher, i live in Italy and i'd like to know if i'ts possibile to live long term and round year in Malta teaching English or if it's just ... Read More

hanselmar replied to a thread
2 years ago
SimCityAT

Want to work in Malta/Gozo? by SimCityAT

Greetings all. Let's just be honest we all want to live in a dream location. Right? Then Malta or Gozo might not be what it seems. Sure they are lovely but if you want to work in either: If you are an EU citizen then it's plain sailing ...

hanselmar

@SimCityATHey there!What do you mean by"Second, unless you are a highly skilled worker (someone in demand) The country isn't for you."What is HIGHLY skilled worker?Does Plumber and Gas fitter is highly skilled worker or is Bar Tender highly skilled ... Read More

hanselmar replied to a thread
2 years ago
BAD-RELIGION

Minimum Time of rentals? Only my ID is ok to rent? by BAD-RELIGION

Hi everyone. I will use this Thread, there is no reason to open another. I'm from Portugal, and some months ago I start thinking in start a jounrney in another country, my first options are for English-Speaking countries like Ireland or ...

hanselmar

@BAD-RELIGION hi. Are you still in Malta?can I ask you something about your experience? I live in Portugal and would like to move to Malta. Thanks a lot. Best regards. Arianna -@Arianna123Welcome to the forum,it appears you are looking for ... Read More

hanselmar replied to a thread
2 years ago
sebineteymurova

Can i find a job as a doctor in Malta by sebineteymurova

Hi everybody i m very glad to find this forum.I hope you will share your experience with me.I am infectious diseases specialist graduated last year in Azerbaijan.But i live and work 3 years in North Cyprus.We ( husband and 3 years daughter )are ...

hanselmar

Hi everybody i m very glad to find this forum.I hope you will share your experience with me.I am infectious diseases specialist graduated last year in Azerbaijan.But i live and work 3 years in North Cyprus.We ( husband and 3 years daughter )are ... Read More

hanselmar replied to a thread
2 years ago
ajwebber

Many moons ago.... by ajwebber

Good morning all, I was reminiscing this morning about when i lived in Malta....back in 95. I lived in Bugibba, off Triq il Touristi. I used to frequent a bar called 'Sticky Fingers'(not as dirty as it sounds, trust me) and a restaurant a couple ...

hanselmar

@ajwebber just joined forum. I used to live in Halel St in the 90s above a bar called The Monavale. I played in the band in there! I remember all the things you mentioned. One thing I really remember… walking across a dusty field to ... Read More

hanselmar replied to a thread
2 years ago
Julien

New members of the Malta forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 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 ...

hanselmar

@Julien Hi.My wife and I live in Mexico. I'm British, she's Mexican but has British nationality also. I'm a permanent resident. Our two kids look as if they're making a life in Europe. One has married a Belgian national, the other has residency ... Read More

hanselmar replied to a thread
2 years ago
Lozza8080

Importing campervan by Lozza8080

I have searched the previous messages, and there’s a lot of information in those that is very useful. Thank you! I am moving to Malta in the autumn. I have secured a job and my employer is sorting out work permit/relocation etc. One of my ...

hanselmar

@Lozza8080 Welcome to the forum. I live in Malta for 9 years and I was driving many times from Malta to Italy and beyond. I like driving, but do not save money. Petrol in Italy is at least as expensive as in the  UKand you have to pay toll ... Read More