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rainbow3

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English expat in Malta

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English

Lives in Gozo

Registration: 18 November 2012

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rainbow3 replied to a thread
9 years ago
F0xgl0ve

Expat.com by F0xgl0ve

First impressions are that it is not as clear as Expat.com and the biggest problem of all is that when you open up a topic to have a look it starts at the very beginning, it would be much better if you went straight to the latest posts, as you could ...

rainbow3

I agree that the white background is too bright and glaring and the rest of the colours are not very nice Read More

rainbow3 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Crosstiewalker37

Electricity Bills: Single Phase or Three phase by Crosstiewalker37

Hi all, I've just moved out of an apartment for two years and have been billed for the utilities since I have been there, but I belive the landlady worked my bills out using the online calculator set to Three Phase. I'm no electrician but I ...

rainbow3

Try this; point out to her that if she is unwilling to sign Form H (which of course whilst smiling you tell her you understand why) then renegotiate lower rent to account for the higher rates charges for electricity. This is what we did (before Form ... Read More

rainbow3 replied to a thread
10 years ago
jay1983

MOVE TO MALTA INFO TY by jay1983

Hello, Any advice would be grateful, I have toyed with the idea ( trying to get brave enough ) To move to Malta for a while now, Well I have decided It's happening and sooner rather than later! :) I have an On line business pay taxs accountant ...

rainbow3

I have a Barclays account and have my maltese mobile number registered for online banking, they have never called me on that number but it was accepted and I can access online banking. Read More

rainbow3 replied to a thread
10 years ago
robpw2

Christmas Greetings by robpw2

Hey all with next week being Christmas, i wanted to wish all those heading off to the sunny tropics of the UK a wonderful time ...if your heading elsewhere enjoy that too if anyone wants to meet for a cup of tea or a glass of mulled wine , get in ...

rainbow3

How kind, Merry Christmas to you and Matt, hope you have a great day :) Read More

rainbow3 replied to a thread
10 years ago
chrisc58

Healthcare Bill? by chrisc58

Hi, My wife went to the emergency department at Mater Dei 2 weeks ago. We are both working and of course paying social security contributions and have 5 years residency/ID cards. The questions is, why a bill has been sent to her? Regards,

rainbow3

Unless you are a permanent resident ;)Show off :D Read More

rainbow3 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Lee Malta

to apply or not to apply for residency? by Lee Malta

Good Morning everyone, I'm a British citizen and have resided in Malta for six years. When I moved here in 2008 I applied for residency as a part of the process of getting my tax and social security sorted out and was given a Residence document ...

rainbow3

I was posting because of the original question...she asked about the advantage of permanent residency and this could be one of them?!Yes, I agree with you Read More

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10 years ago
Lee Malta

to apply or not to apply for residency? by Lee Malta

Good Morning everyone, I'm a British citizen and have resided in Malta for six years. When I moved here in 2008 I applied for residency as a part of the process of getting my tax and social security sorted out and was given a Residence document ...

rainbow3

As others have said there is and will be a lot of speculation especially about England leaving the EU because it hasn't happened before so no precedent has been set. I assume that if England does leave the EU then it will be up to the ... Read More

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10 years ago
Lee Malta

to apply or not to apply for residency? by Lee Malta

Good Morning everyone, I'm a British citizen and have resided in Malta for six years. When I moved here in 2008 I applied for residency as a part of the process of getting my tax and social security sorted out and was given a Residence document ...

rainbow3

It's the 'proving' that you intend to be a permanent resident that is the problem.Maybe I'm missing the point but I wonder why if as a UK National, with the right to reside on one's passport and one is exempt the test?It was ... Read More

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10 years ago
Lee Malta

to apply or not to apply for residency? by Lee Malta

Good Morning everyone, I'm a British citizen and have resided in Malta for six years. When I moved here in 2008 I applied for residency as a part of the process of getting my tax and social security sorted out and was given a Residence document ...

rainbow3

Unless you are earning mega bucks i see absolutely no benefit in having Permanent Residency.... Ordinary Residency in most cases will be fine......I assume the original poster is talking about getting permanent residency after living in Malta for 5 ... Read More

rainbow3 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Lee Malta

to apply or not to apply for residency? by Lee Malta

Good Morning everyone, I'm a British citizen and have resided in Malta for six years. When I moved here in 2008 I applied for residency as a part of the process of getting my tax and social security sorted out and was given a Residence document ...

rainbow3

Deleted as I cross posted with cox who has already suggested looking at the Habitual Residence test :) Read More

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10 years ago
Gbgzer

Moving to Malta in 2013 - Costs of living? by Gbgzer

Hi, i have some serious plans on moving to Malta in the beginning of 2013. I just have to deal with some things here in Sweden before i can move. I have some questions to you people living there. I have some plans on starting a company in Cyprus + ...

rainbow3

You will probably be needing to wear more than one pair of socks too ;) Read More

rainbow3 replied to a thread
10 years ago
ricky

Eastern European gangs instilling fear in Sliema! by ricky

Hi all, please be aware that Eastern European gang crime is on a massive increase at the moment! Sadly the police are not in a situation to respond appropriatly. It has been weeks since I have seen a policeman on beat in Sliema and local wardens ...

rainbow3

Just think of all them poor puppies....................and socks :D Read More

rainbow3 replied to a thread
10 years ago
robpw2

e-residency how long til you got yours? by robpw2

everytime the post bringer comes , i get all excited in hope that i shall have notification my id card is ready to pick up ..its only been 4 weeks but one of my husbands collegues says theirs only took 3 weeks. how long did people have to wait ...

rainbow3

Took 6 months for ours last year but things have speeded up now, have heard of people getting it in 2 weeks but I think 4-6 weeks is about average. Read More

rainbow3 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Toon

Leaving - moving on by Toon

well ladies and gents the time has come for us to say bye bye to Malta - we are leaving for a multitude of reasons and not one specific reason. We have largely enjoyed our stay here for the last 6 yrs but as i have said many times - we knew it ...

rainbow3

Goodbye and goodluck toon, thankyou for all the help and advice you have given to others, hope your new home is good for you, take care. Read More

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10 years ago
maximusm03

Update of the address on the e-ID card by maximusm03

Hi everyone, I am moving to another apartment soon and I was wondering what I can do to update the address on my e-ID card. I've sent an email to the customer care coordinator in Valletta, but they told me that I'll have to apply from scratch. They ...

rainbow3

Well thats good then, thankyou for the information Read More