Frank Mallett
@f.magpie
English expat in Malta
Forum posts
5
About me
English
Lives in Qala,Gozo
Registration: 13 July 2012
Activity
HSBC Debit Card by MikeBarr
Hi I recently opened a HSBC Premier account in Malta, I don't live in Malta at the moment. I have just recieved a debit card which appears to be a Visa Electron. Are these cards any use, are the accepted throughout Europe and the USA? In the UK ...
There seems to be some confusion with some of the answers. You asked about a visa electron card and not a visa debit card. From my experiences in Malta/Gozo with a HSBC visa electron card it is sometimes not accepted in shops, restaurants etc, it is ... Read More
Healthcare in Malta by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Malta ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Malta? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Some interesting comments, which I assume are based on experience of the individual using the healthcare system. So, my partner and I have had unfortunately several experiences with the healthcare system in Gozo and it has been found wanting. ... Read More
Want to retire to Malta by tigerlil
Hello Everyone, Myself and my partner are thinking of retiring to Malta as soon as possible, We are 60yrs of age but more like 40. As you can imagine at our time of life it is going to be a big decision for us to relocate, but it is what we both ...
My advice is do not relocate until you have spent a longer time in Malta on perhaps a 3 month holiday. Not everything is better than the UK. Look at the Malta Times on the Internet and it will give you an idea of the culture and way of life of this ... Read More
Shipping Stuff from the UK by SportsMan
Wish to ship some stuff from the UK to Malta- USING A UK SHIPPER. Can anyone direct me to a good company there (IN THE UK.. i am shipping FROM the UK TO MALTA), and some info on how it really works (sea freight for heavy household stuff, price ...
Try International Movers, we have a quote for a 20ft container 1100 cuft for just under £4,000 incl VAT.Pickfords quoted nearly £7,000. Take as much as you can to fill the container as you will be paying for it anyhow. God luck with your move Read More
New member
My partner and I have rented a property in Qala, Gozo from the 1st August and will be moving and retiring there early next year. We have visited Malta/Gozo on many occasions and love the place. There are still many things that are difficult to get ... Read More