@rg4784
American looking for information about Spain
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American
Lives in Madrid, Madrid
Speaks English, German, Spanish
Registration: 24 September 2012
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Contact Citizenship & Expat Affairs? by rg4784
Hi -- Does anyone happen to know of a way to contact DCEA from abroad? I've tried calling them at various times during their business hours, and the phone just rings and rings. I also have not been getting responses to email I've sent to the ...
Ricky, Thanks for your response. I wouldn't ask you to use any limited resources -- I can give you a little more color in a PM. Read More
Contact Citizenship & Expat Affairs?
Hi -- Does anyone happen to know of a way to contact DCEA from abroad? I've tried calling them at various times during their business hours, and the phone just rings and rings. I also have not been getting responses to email I've sent to the ... Read More
New I.D. card rules by tearnet
This should boost income tax revenues.:D The Government of Malta intends to review the current process for the issue of the ID Cards to foreigners. The new format of residence document applies to EU/EEA/Swiss and Non-EU nationals. The Changes ...
Appears to now be under a different ministry: http://gov.mt/en/Government/Government%20of%20Malta/Ministries%20and%20Entities/Pages/Home-Affairs-and-National-Security.aspx Read More
Looking for a good Maltese language text by rg4784
Hi all. In contemplation of a possible move to Malta, I was hoping to start learning the language (at least the basics.) In the US, however, there is a total lack of materials to purchase other than one or two dictionaries and one piece of ...
Thanks very much for everyone's thoughtful recommendations! I'll look at where I can pick some of these up here in the US or order them online. Ich hatte nie gedacht, deutsche Buecher zu kaufen. Das Buch von Ambros scheint mir besonders gut. Read More
Looking for a good Maltese language text
Hi all. In contemplation of a possible move to Malta, I was hoping to start learning the language (at least the basics.) In the US, however, there is a total lack of materials to purchase other than one or two dictionaries and one piece of ... Read More
New I.D. card rules by tearnet
This should boost income tax revenues.:D The Government of Malta intends to review the current process for the issue of the ID Cards to foreigners. The new format of residence document applies to EU/EEA/Swiss and Non-EU nationals. The Changes ...
Does anyone know if there is any secret to getting in touch with DCEA? I have emailed twice with no response and they do not answer the phone. Read More
Citizenship Processing Times -- Form K by rg4784
Hi All -- I applied for citizenship on Form K in May 2012 at the Maltese Embassy. My papers were sent to Malta in July. I'm wondering if anyone has some insight into processing times; what I've heard from embassy and consulate staff varies from ...
Well, when I've asked the embassy, they've told me that they're signed off and all that's left is for Malta to review the application. They say that they don't have any more information. I've tried calling DCEA and they don't pick up the phone; ... Read More
Citizenship Processing Times -- Form K by rg4784
Hi All -- I applied for citizenship on Form K in May 2012 at the Maltese Embassy. My papers were sent to Malta in July. I'm wondering if anyone has some insight into processing times; what I've heard from embassy and consulate staff varies from ...
Hi -- I just want to follow up on this, as I still have not heard back from Malta. Is there anyone else with a recent citizenship application who can tell me how long things are taking? Thanks! Read More
Citizenship and Expat Affairs- New Opening Hours by ricky
Hi all, the DCEA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) announced in todays Sunday Times - Classifieds that they are changing their opening hours for the public: From Monday 20 th August 2012 - Friday 28 th September 2012 the Department is open on ...
Ricky, do you know the DCEA's hours now? Thanks! Read More
Citizenship Processing Times -- Form K by rg4784
Hi All -- I applied for citizenship on Form K in May 2012 at the Maltese Embassy. My papers were sent to Malta in July. I'm wondering if anyone has some insight into processing times; what I've heard from embassy and consulate staff varies from ...
I am ethnically Maltese and I have documents to prove that.Do you mean you have people in your family tree who are/were Maltese ?Yeah. I have documents showing that I have an ancestor born in Malta of a parent who was also born in Malta; that's the ... Read More
Citizenship Processing Times -- Form K by rg4784
Hi All -- I applied for citizenship on Form K in May 2012 at the Maltese Embassy. My papers were sent to Malta in July. I'm wondering if anyone has some insight into processing times; what I've heard from embassy and consulate staff varies from ...
Hi rg4784 May I ask on what basis are you applying for citizenship since you don't even seem to be in Malta yet? Are you of Maltese descent or married to a Maltese national?Hi Myrkur, I am applying for citizenship by ancestry under the 2007 law. ... Read More
Citizenship Processing Times -- Form K by rg4784
Hi All -- I applied for citizenship on Form K in May 2012 at the Maltese Embassy. My papers were sent to Malta in July. I'm wondering if anyone has some insight into processing times; what I've heard from embassy and consulate staff varies from ...
Thanks, Harmonie! I know I'm in an extremely small group of people (applying for citizenship in a country of 400,000) and this board is just a great resource. If other folks are in the same boat as me, I'm happy to share whatever I learn. Read More
Citizenship Processing Times -- Form K
Hi All -- I applied for citizenship on Form K in May 2012 at the Maltese Embassy. My papers were sent to Malta in July. I'm wondering if anyone has some insight into processing times; what I've heard from embassy and consulate staff varies from ... Read More