svale
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Lives in St Pauls Bay
Registration: 26 June 2016
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UK Bank accounts post Brexit by svale
I have seen in the news that Lloyds and Barclays are closing some expat accounts in the EU. However, Malta isn't one of the countries mentioned. I have kept an HSBC and Nationwide account whilst my husband still has a Lloyds account. I'm ...
I already have a Bov account but my husbands pension goes directly into his Lloyd account and I do use my Nationwide account for various UK expenses. Ideally I would like to keep both. It seems that closure of UK bank accounts depends on the UK ... Read More
UK Bank accounts post Brexit
I have seen in the news that Lloyds and Barclays are closing some expat accounts in the EU. However, Malta isn't one of the countries mentioned. I have kept an HSBC and Nationwide account whilst my husband still has a Lloyds account. I'm ... Read More
Application for residency after Brexit stalled? by MaltaCommando
Hello, my father which is a british national and resident here in Malta applied for the new residency post-brexit when he was told to do so, about in February. From then on, we haven't received any communication. It was said that everything ...
I was told last week when I applied that the new cards haven't been designed yet and no one has got them Read More
ID Malta residency by Gooner75
Has any UK expat recently been to ID Malta to register to become a resident? Now we are in the transition of Brexit are there different forms to fill in? Or do you still have to fill in Form J, Form A etc
I was posted an application form to submit within a specific week. The evidence was much the same as before but no health information / proof required. A better experience than when I went went to Valletta - Air conditioning and plenty of seats but ... Read More
UK Residents - Ten Year Residency Status by BlueOctupus
Hi, Back in late June on the ID Malta website it stated that their working arrangements were returning to normal. Also for UK residents the following was stated : "The process of issuing new residency documents to UK nationals residing ...
Finally been called next week to Identity Malta (I live in St Pauls Bay). Can anyone who has been tell me how long it takes to give in your application in Identity Malta, When my husband applied (it was in the bottom of Valletta), it took hours ... Read More
New Resident Cards for British Nationals by volcane
https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/100101/identity_malta_to_contact_british_nationals_for_10year_residency_status Identity Malta will in the coming week be contacting British nationals in Malta who are in possession of a valid residence ...
Anyone any idea what documentation has to be provided Read More
New Resident Cards for British Nationals by volcane
https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/100101/identity_malta_to_contact_british_nationals_for_10year_residency_status Identity Malta will in the coming week be contacting British nationals in Malta who are in possession of a valid residence ...
With all the problems about the virus, has anyone been contacted yet. What documentation has to be produced? Read More
Medication in Malta by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Malta with ...
I must admit that my treatment for bronchiectasis and asthma in Malta has been better than the UK and I've had no trouble getting my free inhalers at all. A 5* Read More
Cost of Living in Malta in 2020 by Loïc
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Malta to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
As a postscript, I would agree that in general, going out is less expensive than the UK. Certainly a coffee, tea, beer, wine and snack of some sort in a cafe is much less expensive. At the top end of the scale, I would budget €50-€70 per ... Read More
Cost of Living in Malta in 2020 by Loïc
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Malta to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
I'm lucky as I inherited 2 maisonettes from my father in 1972 so don't have to pay rent. That said, some friends have commented just how much they have gone up in 2 years with a 2 bedroom flat in Qawra being advertised for 800 ... Read More
Banking methods for non euro expats by Bikal Shrestha
For non euro expat which cards ..i mean banking method is usefull for transcation..withdraw ..paying bills like households .. or any online problems . Well i am from Nepal .. i hope there is nothing like nationality problems included
I use Transfer wise and have found it good. Although I do have a Bov account, it is really for my direct debits. Read More
Payment methods in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youÂ’re settled in Malta, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment methods ...
I've set up direct debits for all my utilities (Arm, Melita) . However they will accept both Visa and Mastercard. All the small local shops and cafes will only accept cash with the exception of my local chemist. That said, Visa and Mastercard ... Read More
Cargo flights for cats Malta to Uk by Misslv
Has anyone use any cargo company other than Air Malta to send cats to the Uk? Any help appreciated
To my recollection, the only other company was Thomas Cook and flights were very restrictive. Look online for guidelines about sizes of crates and then phone Air Malta cargo. Loads of paperwork. You will need a pet passport, worming and fitness to ... Read More
Dentists? by Burke92
How is the dentists in Malta, is they any in Sliema.. Could an Expat be able to visit and get appointments? and what is the cost roughly?
I was impressed by the dentist St St Paul's Bay. I p aid €40 for check up and clean and €60 for a full mouth x Ray. As there was some question about the bone around my canines, he sent me to a peridonist in Valletta - €100 ... Read More
BOV credit cards by johnpaul.mer
Hi, has anyone managed to get either the Skypass credit card or the green American express card from BOV? If yes, can you kindly share what you were asked to do please? Thanks :)
I wanted to transfer my Amex platinum card to a Maltese one - absolutely no luck with Bov who told me to get in touch with Amex. I had the discussion with Amex who told me to get in touch with Amex Malta. I can't get an address for Amex ... Read More