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Lives in Paphos, Pafos

Registration: 19 June 2011

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tearnet replied to a thread
5 years ago
Marta8877

Buying the car insurance to the North Cyprus after office hours by Marta8877

Hi My and my family are coming over to Cyprus this week, we are staying on the North part of Cyprus. We are landing in Larnaca.I am aware that we have to buy the car insurance at the boarders. Please can someone advise is it possible to buy it at ...

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Does your car hire company know your staying in the north? Car insurance at the boarder is only third party. Read More

tearnet replied to a thread
6 years ago
Belfastgirl

Living in north Cyprus by Belfastgirl

My partner an I are getting married next year and have been talking about moving to north Cyprus as his brother lives the. I've been wondering how I would go about finding work and would be grateful if anyone can point me in the right direction.

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The north is recognised only by Turkey, should their be any form of reconciliation between the two sides, land and building ownership will be the main problem. People were forced out from both sides leaving land and property that they owned. Some of ... Read More

tearnet replied to a thread
6 years ago
Wheetwo

Tracking down a car from Malta by Wheetwo

Hello, I own a car that was originally sold in Malta. It left Malta for the UK in 2015 (sold via Ebay) and is now in the USA. I'm tracking to track down any history of the car - especially previous owners. It is a 1968 Mini Moke, originally ...

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There is a mini moke owners club https://www.mokeclub.org/ and a facebook page. They hold information on Mini Mokes. worth a try. Terry Read More

tearnet replied to a thread
6 years ago
559lkm

Travelling with 3 dogs from UK to Malta by 559lkm

Hi, Please can anyone advise me? I want the best route to travel from the UK to Malta by driving. There will be my husband and myself and 3 dogs and we are going initially for 3 months and then hopefully to re-locate if we like being there. I would ...

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Yes you do need to pre notify the pets arrival, this link is working. http://agriculture.gov.mt/en/vrd/Pages/travel_petmalta.aspx Terry Read More

tearnet replied to a thread
6 years ago
Shimmz

How do I get a Notary's attention in Malta? by Shimmz

Good afternoon everyone, I live in Berkshire, England but have family in Malta. I am interested to see if anyone has faced or is facing the same experience with respects to finding someone to talk to and discuss issues arising from the recent ...

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You have already stated that the original notary is willing to go ahead with the handling of the will etc. He is probably waiting for someone to actually make an appointment and turn up. Terry Read More

tearnet replied to a thread
6 years ago
Shimmz

How do I get a Notary's attention in Malta? by Shimmz

Good afternoon everyone, I live in Berkshire, England but have family in Malta. I am interested to see if anyone has faced or is facing the same experience with respects to finding someone to talk to and discuss issues arising from the recent ...

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With the number of online scams currently about I am not surprised that the notaries will not respond to email or phone contact. I would suggest that you need to visit Malta with proof of who you are and sort out the problem face to face. Terry. Read More

tearnet replied to a thread
6 years ago
Ramsay88

Health Insurance by Ramsay88

Hello All, My name is Ramsay (British Citizen) my wife is a (Libyan Citizen) I would like to ask about Reciprocal Health Agreement (RHA) in Malta , Will this cover both of us or just the British passport holder (Me)??

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These are the rules to apply for RHA from the UK. Entitlement to an EHIC is based on insurability under EU law, and not on a person's nationality. This applies to all EEA countries. The UK operates a residency-based healthcare system, which ... Read More

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6 years ago
Alfie97AA

Is It worth bringing my car to malta from uk by Alfie97AA

just passed my test and got a really nice car worth around 3 grand , is it worth bringing to Malta ? Also do I have to put Malta plates on ? Is car insurance cheep in Malta ? Also would it cost a lot to bring it to Malta ? Hope someone can ...

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I think you will find the the Maltese government have got wise to that little scam and now record all vehicles leaving and arriving in Malta, but good luck! Terry Read More

tearnet replied to a thread
6 years ago
Alfie97AA

Is It worth bringing my car to malta from uk by Alfie97AA

just passed my test and got a really nice car worth around 3 grand , is it worth bringing to Malta ? Also do I have to put Malta plates on ? Is car insurance cheep in Malta ? Also would it cost a lot to bring it to Malta ? Hope someone can ...

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You need to notify DVLA in UK that its permanently exported then try to sell it in Malta but either you or the new owner should have to be prepared to pay the fine for not registering it in Malta when it arrived. Terry Read More

tearnet replied to a thread
7 years ago
Geebee1978

Residency through self-sufficiency by Geebee1978

I'm will look to apply for residency in the New Year and obviously there are benefits of doing this through self-sufficiency. I know this has been covered to death but there is still one point that isn't clear to me. They ask for over ...

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If you already have your EID card via the self employment why would you bother to change it to self sufficient ? Terry Read More

tearnet replied to a thread
7 years ago
RedGeddes

MEU1 Document Certification by RedGeddes

We are applying for a MEU1 and believe we have the various documents required for the interview. Only part we are stumped on is as of Oct 2 2017 documents have to be signed by the Certification Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the ...

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Cannot find the OP on facebook but the people in question had an appointment and the list of requirements, went to the immigration office only to be told that the rules had changed the week before and the documents now needed to be officially ... Read More

tearnet replied to a thread
7 years ago
RedGeddes

MEU1 Document Certification by RedGeddes

We are applying for a MEU1 and believe we have the various documents required for the interview. Only part we are stumped on is as of Oct 2 2017 documents have to be signed by the Certification Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the ...

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Some recent (this past week) facebook posts regarding this, it seems to apply to marriage and birth certificates. They now require to have an official stamp from the UK. Terry Read More

tearnet replied to a thread
7 years ago
Alfie97AA

Is It worth bringing my car to malta from uk by Alfie97AA

just passed my test and got a really nice car worth around 3 grand , is it worth bringing to Malta ? Also do I have to put Malta plates on ? Is car insurance cheep in Malta ? Also would it cost a lot to bring it to Malta ? Hope someone can ...

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You have to have owned the vehicle for 2 years or more outside of Malta and prove it! IE provide ferry details of date you imported it. Terry Read More

tearnet replied to a thread
7 years ago
Koriki

Motocycles by Koriki

Hello, Just arrived. Can I drive with my Luxembourghish A1 license in Malta directly? Hold since more than 2 years. I went to a shop today and the guy mentions that I have to pass a test .... is it true ? I can not believe that there is not global ...

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Its not a car licence. EU A1 categories Motorcycles with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 125 cubic centimetres and a power not exceeding 11 kW; and motor tricycles with a power not exceeding 15 kW. 16 years. (17 years in the UK, 18 years in ... Read More

tearnet replied to a thread
7 years ago
Koriki

Motocycles by Koriki

Hello, Just arrived. Can I drive with my Luxembourghish A1 license in Malta directly? Hold since more than 2 years. I went to a shop today and the guy mentions that I have to pass a test .... is it true ? I can not believe that there is not global ...

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From the TM website "European Union driving licences shall be recognised in Malta as long as they are valid in country of issuance. " If A1 means its a provisional licence then you would have to take a test . Terry Read More