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johnny1126

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English expat in Malta

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Lives in Sliema, Tas-Sliema

Registration: 14 February 2019

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johnny1126 replied to a thread
4 years ago
johnny1126

Uk driving License by johnny1126

Has anyone changed their uk license. Uk gov website says do it before the end of December. Malta transport tell me I don’t need to and can only exchange my license within 2 months of its expiry date. I completed the form DVR30 but MALTA ...

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There is a lot of conflicting advice on here. I’ll just go to MT. myself. I’ve been here 5 years so irrespective of the law no one has to change their license if from an EU country. And that’s from MT themselves. Thank you and good ... Read More

johnny1126 replied to a thread
4 years ago
johnny1126

Uk driving License by johnny1126

Has anyone changed their uk license. Uk gov website says do it before the end of December. Malta transport tell me I don’t need to and can only exchange my license within 2 months of its expiry date. I completed the form DVR30 but MALTA ...

johnny1126

Yes I know this but that wasn’t the question 😂 Read More

johnny1126 replied to a thread
4 years ago
johnny1126

Uk driving License by johnny1126

Has anyone changed their uk license. Uk gov website says do it before the end of December. Malta transport tell me I don’t need to and can only exchange my license within 2 months of its expiry date. I completed the form DVR30 but MALTA ...

johnny1126

That’s not correct. Believe me I looked into it. I’ve been driving here for 5 years on my uk license. Fully acceptable even when I got a speeding fine 😂 they would like you to but under EU law you can drive in any EU country on ... Read More

johnny1126 replied to a thread
4 years ago
johnny1126

Uk driving License by johnny1126

Has anyone changed their uk license. Uk gov website says do it before the end of December. Malta transport tell me I don’t need to and can only exchange my license within 2 months of its expiry date. I completed the form DVR30 but MALTA ...

johnny1126

That’s not correct. You can drive here on any EU. driving license. I’ve been here 5 years and did not have to exchange my license. Only now because of Brexit Read More

johnny1126 replied to a thread
4 years ago
johnny1126

Uk driving License by johnny1126

Has anyone changed their uk license. Uk gov website says do it before the end of December. Malta transport tell me I don’t need to and can only exchange my license within 2 months of its expiry date. I completed the form DVR30 but MALTA ...

johnny1126

Thanks maybe I just go there and try Read More

johnny1126 replied to a thread
4 years ago
johnny1126

Uk driving License by johnny1126

Has anyone changed their uk license. Uk gov website says do it before the end of December. Malta transport tell me I don’t need to and can only exchange my license within 2 months of its expiry date. I completed the form DVR30 but MALTA ...

johnny1126

They told me I can’t exchange it unless it’s within 3 months of its expiry date and also I can’t change it otherwise Read More

johnny1126 replied to a thread
4 years ago
johnny1126

Uk driving License by johnny1126

Has anyone changed their uk license. Uk gov website says do it before the end of December. Malta transport tell me I don’t need to and can only exchange my license within 2 months of its expiry date. I completed the form DVR30 but MALTA ...

johnny1126

I was told today by malta transport I can’t send it I have to go in person Read More

johnny1126 created a thread
4 years ago

Uk driving License

Has anyone changed their uk license. Uk gov website says do it before the end of December. Malta transport tell me I don’t need to and can only exchange my license within 2 months of its expiry date. I completed the form DVR30 but MALTA ... Read More

johnny1126 replied to a thread
5 years ago
GuestPoster566

EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566

Please try to avoid making irrelevant comments or going off topic as this is intended for information, rather than discussion. Anything irrelevant clutters the thread and the purpose is lost. I am happy to answer any questions or go into more ...

johnny1126

Hi You should register for the eid residency as self sufficient. You need 14600 in a bank account doesn’t matter where just print of a statement. If your under retirement age and not receiving a state pension go to the entitlement department ... Read More

johnny1126 replied to a thread
5 years ago
alftupper

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 ...

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Which company ? Read More

johnny1126 replied to a thread
5 years ago
alftupper

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

Can someone confirm the S1 rule. It all changed here last November unless you already have the S1 but I’ve spoken to the British overseas health department and the S1 moves you healthcare to Malta and then you can’t get it in the uk ... Read More

johnny1126 created a thread
5 years ago

Uk citizens receiving a state pension applying for RHA

Is there anyone here who has applied for either the RHA card or submitted a S1 form in Malta since Christmas and if so what was your experience. If you already have a S 1 agreement don’t respond you will find out when it expires next. ... Read More

johnny1126 replied to a thread
5 years ago
GuestPoster566

EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566

Please try to avoid making irrelevant comments or going off topic as this is intended for information, rather than discussion. Anything irrelevant clutters the thread and the purpose is lost. I am happy to answer any questions or go into more ...

johnny1126

Thank you for your reply but this is no longer the case. Both the Director at the Entitlement Unit and The Pensions Dept in the UK have told me I have to make a choice I cannot have healthcare in both countries. If you already have the S1 you are ... Read More

johnny1126 replied to a thread
5 years ago
GuestPoster566

EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566

Please try to avoid making irrelevant comments or going off topic as this is intended for information, rather than discussion. Anything irrelevant clutters the thread and the purpose is lost. I am happy to answer any questions or go into more ...

johnny1126

HI, I have been in Malta for 3 years. When I arrived I was not of pensionable age or working so I applied for my eID card under self sufficiency with an entitlement form form St Lukes for health as I am a British Citizen. I then found a job and ... Read More

johnny1126 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Priscilla

Retiring in Malta by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Malta? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are there ...

johnny1126

I have been here 3 years but not emigrated. The hospital refused my EHIC card because I’m not a tourist in their eyes because I have the EID card The S1 does in face transfer all your healthcare to Malta and you would no longer be able to use ... Read More