@BlueOctupus
Northern Irish expat in Malta
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About me
Northern Irish
Lives in Nadur, In-Nadur
Speaks English
Registration: 03 September 2018
Activity
Storage of Household Items
Does anyone know of any reputable home storage companies in Gozo ?I need to store household items like washing machine, wardrobes, clothes, kitchen items,bathroom items, etc. for a short number of months.Thanks. Read More
Issues on Renewing Residency by BlueOctupus
On attempting to renew my residency I was told that I had a few time periodswhen I should have been in Malta. I explained that I had personal circumstancesfor my absence but this didn't seem to be acceptable. There was a very genuinereason for my ...
Thank you to all who replied.Yes it is a change of address so it doesn't look hopeful ! Read More
Issues on Renewing Residency
On attempting to renew my residency I was told that I had a few time periodswhen I should have been in Malta. I explained that I had personal circumstancesfor my absence but this didn't seem to be acceptable. There was a very genuinereason for my ... Read More
COVID-19 test before flights from Airport by BlueOctupus
Hi, I'm considering a holiday abroad this Spring, only on the assumption that the Covid crisis will have improved by then. The problem is that restrictions for certain European countries may reamain the same. I would therefore have to ...
Hi F0xgl0ve, Thank you for your excellent advice. Testing at the airport would be convenient and the price is quite reasonable. The rules for the different types of test and when they should be taken are so confusing for travellers at ... Read More
COVID-19 test before flights from Airport by BlueOctupus
Hi, I'm considering a holiday abroad this Spring, only on the assumption that the Covid crisis will have improved by then. The problem is that restrictions for certain European countries may reamain the same. I would therefore have to ...
Just an update on my original post in January : In the end I decided not to go on holiday in the Spring, due to all the bother involved with dealing with the covid restrictions. However as the covid climate appears to be improving I'm ... Read More
UK Residents - Ten Year Residency Status by BlueOctupus
I am a UK citizen and since Brexit I have had to apply for a ten year residency card. The gov.uk website states 'If you were a resident in Malta before 1 January 2021 you need to apply for a new residency card by 30 June 2021'. I have ...
Yes I did also apply in October. Thank you all for your advice. I feel better about this now. Read More
UK Residents - Ten Year Residency Status
I am a UK citizen and since Brexit I have had to apply for a ten year residency card. The gov.uk website states 'If you were a resident in Malta before 1 January 2021 you need to apply for a new residency card by 30 June 2021'. I have ... Read More
COVID-19 test before flights from Airport
Hi, I'm considering a holiday abroad this Spring, only on the assumption that the Covid crisis will have improved by then. The problem is that restrictions for certain European countries may reamain the same. I would therefore have to ... 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 ...
I contacted them by email (brexit.ima[at]gov.mt). I received the following information : Xewkija, San Lawrenz 10/07/2020 Xlendi 17/07/2020 Munxar 24/07/2020 Marsalforn ... 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 ...
Thanks for that information GozoMo and volcane. Yes, I'll contact them by email first to hopefully find an answer. Read More
UK Residents - Ten Year Residency Status
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 ... Read More
UK Residents - Ten Year Residency Status by BlueOctupus
At the end of January this year Identity Malta announced : "Identity Malta will in the coming week be contacting British nationals in Malta who are in possession of a valid residence document in order to initiate the process to grant them a ...
Right. I'll check out their website again towards the end of March. I've heard that the whole process should end in August, but I guess this may change as time goes on. Read More
UK Residents - Ten Year Residency Status by BlueOctupus
At the end of January this year Identity Malta announced : "Identity Malta will in the coming week be contacting British nationals in Malta who are in possession of a valid residence document in order to initiate the process to grant them a ...
Thanks GozoMo and muffin 17 for your information. I have also learnt that Identity Malta have named the villages Sannat, Gharb, Xewkija and San Lawrenz for processing in March. However there seems to be no information for the processing dates of ... Read More
UK Residents - Ten Year Residency Status
At the end of January this year Identity Malta announced : "Identity Malta will in the coming week be contacting British nationals in Malta who are in possession of a valid residence document in order to initiate the process to grant them a ... Read More
Tax Advisor by BlueOctupus
Hi, I find the Malta taxation system so complicated ! Can anyone please recommend a good, honest tax advisor. I've been viewing the 'John Huber & Associates' website and this company looks quite suitable. Has anyone ...
Thanks for all your advice. Sounds like John Huber & Associates is the right option. Read More