CANCERSURVIVOR
English expat in Malta
Forum posts
11
About me
English
Lives in Qawra
Registration: 23 May 2019
Activity
Car service for Caterham by wpqs
I'm moving to Malta in September and want to find a good garage for servicing my Caterham sports car - 19 years old and owned by me from new. I also want it prepared for the import inspection. It has a Rover K-Series 1.6 litre engine so a garage ...
There is a Classic Car Club in Malta and I am sure that someone there will be able to help you. Re driving licence, you have to apply for a Maltese one, then hand in the UK one, my husband applied for his months ago, but has been informed that he ... Read More
cheaper to purchase in the UK & import to Malta or buy here in Malta
Is it cheaper to purchase a car in the UK & impart to Malta or buy here? I don't know. There is a scrapple scheme here which is not spelt out so someone would understand, we have an old car but can't find out how this works - would ... Read More
Medication - Is there any other alternatives? by Gooner75
My Dad is currently having to pay €80 a month for Apixiban tablets in Malta. Is this not on the schedule V form for life threatening illnesses? If not is there a way he can get the U.K to foot the bill... He is a U.K state pensioner. Is there ...
If the medication is for something like high blood pressure a doctor will issue a prescription, but if it is anything to do with eg respiratory conditions, cancer related etc, you will have to see a specialist/cosultant. Read More
Schedule v form by Gooner75
Hi guys, Does anyone know about the schedule V form and receiving free medication for UK pensioners please? I know you have to get an appt with a Doctor at Mater Dei but then what happens. Thanks in advance, Leigh.
Please check out my reply to 'Medication', the schedule V is the yellow card for free medication. Read More
Yarn shops in Malta by Ukhillbillies2020
Hi, I should be moving to Malta in Sept/Oct 2020 and would like to know if there are any decent yarn shops there. I have been crocheting for about 2 years on and off around work commitments and when I'm in the mood but hoping to be able to ...
As well as the shop in Mosta, there is a large one in Msida next to the church, also a little shop in Qawra just round the corner from Miracle Foods, also Charlies Stationery in Buggiba sells yearn.. There are also many sites on-line that sell ... Read More
Medication - Is there any other alternatives? by Gooner75
My Dad is currently having to pay €80 a month for Apixiban tablets in Malta. Is this not on the schedule V form for life threatening illnesses? If not is there a way he can get the U.K to foot the bill... He is a U.K state pensioner. Is there ...
My husband & I are in the same situation, both being pensioners. We have the Certificate of Entitlement + yellow card for medication - but you can only have medication that is on the Government list, so some you may get for free but others you ... Read More
UK Residents - Ten Year Residency Status by BlueOctupus
At the end of January this year Identity Malta announced : "Identity Malta will in the coming week be contacting British nationals in Malta who are in possession of a valid residence document in order to initiate the process to grant them a ...
If you check, each area has a date of when you will be called Read More
Reading habits in Malta by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Books can be your greatest companions whether you have already settled in Malta or are now planning your move. Are you an avid or occasional reader? We would like to know more about your reading habits. What type of reading do ...
If you live in Qawra or nearby, there is a BRA (British Residents Association) library (behind the Car Museum) which is open Tues-Friday 10.00-12.00 - books cost 30c to borrow - you can also meet people there & have a coffee/tea. Also you will ... Read More
Moving to Malta with a disability by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Having a disability should not be a barrier to living abroad. While the intricacies of ones move to Malta may be specific to the individual, certain steps can be undertaken to make the process smoother. What are the important ...
The Maltese islands in general are behind the UK in disability access, although they are improving. I would advise using a heavy duty mobility scooter as you will have to drive in the roads and will need the motor/s for the hills - if you have to ... Read More
Private health insurance by alftupper
Does anyone here contribute to a private health scheme in Malta? I am moving over soon , and will be applying for residency under the self sufficiency rules. Can anyone recommend a company and what sort of annual costs. I know everyone is different ...
johnny1126, you are correct - if you use S1 from DWP for a Certificate of Entitlement your health care is transferred to Malta and you will have to pay for any healthcare in the UK. This was confirmed by the British Consul in Malta last year and the ... Read More
Dentists? by Burke92
How is the dentists in Malta, is they any in Sliema.. Could an Expat be able to visit and get appointments? and what is the cost roughly?
Dentists in Malta - you pay - except if you have dental treatment at the hospital, then it is free if you have a Certificate under the RHA. We use a dentist in St Paul's Bay, Mosta Road - there are 2 next door to each other. Chris the dentist ... Read More