residence in malta/gozo

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rowlesrMember22 October 2010 16:10:38

hi,
I am looking for advice on retiring in gozo, i am in receipt of a private pension currently being paid in uk, i am 43 yrs old (retired due to ill health) if i transfer my pension payment direct to malta do i lose uk health care etc? what are the advantages of switching the payment to malta? also can i still obtain residence if my income is paid in the uk?

thanks

Roger

georgeingozo ViP

Member since 24 March 2010

georgeingozoViP22 October 2010 16:25:51

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what matters is not where the payment goes, but where you are resident

ricky ViP

Member since 06 September 2009

rickyViP22 October 2010 16:49:53

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As George say what counts is where you are residing.

Malta only really cares about your money.Especially, do you have enough to live here,pay rent and health insurance?

If you have a state pension from the UK you can switch your health insurance to Malta .Otherwise you will need a private health insurance for Malta.

All you have to show here in Malta is that you are self-sufficient.Then you can become a resident.

Regards

Ricky

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Member since 24 March 2010

georgeingozoViP22 October 2010 17:16:12

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ricky wrote:
Otherwise you will need a private health insurance for Malta.

Only true for non-UK EU citizens. UK citizens can use the bilateral agreement to provide enough health cover for residency purposes

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