@popro
Dutch expat in Malta
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Lives in Sliema
Registration: 04 January 2013
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Difficult for US citizen to open bank account in Malta? by Wild Hare
I've heard some EU banks are not accepting US applicants due to US demands for bank records on Americans using that bank. We're just a retired couple, not seeking employment, who want to enjoy a year or so in Malta.
I recently lived in Malta for three years and probably will go back next year. During that time I never felt the need for a Maltese bank account. I did however use a bank account in the Netherlands with a credit card connected. Everything from ... 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 ...
No I have not done that yet. But I will have to do it in a couple of months. If it becomes too complicated I think I will just leave it redirect my mail to a new address. Maltapost does that for free the first year. Just waiting to see if somebody ... 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 ...
Anyone here with the new ID card went through the process of an address change yet? And how difficult it was of course? 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 ...
I thought the A4 receipt had the same (A)lien number as always - thus it would be same number of digits.Yes it has the old number. The new number is displayed for the first time on the new e-ID cards. Nobody seems to be able though to use that new ... 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 ...
We have been on Gozo for six weeks and actually had the interview for the residency cards last week and also submitted our S1 form together with the temporary residence number to the Health Entitlement Office, everything went well. Can anyone advise ... 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 ...
Yep HNWI is one of the special schemes.Thanks George, that would mean I have to use Form S. Given that I am not in possession (yet) of 2 of the required documents, it would seem that going on Form J (economic self-sufficient) is the easier ... 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 ...
So if an email asking for an appointment has already been sent, do we just wait for a reply? Are they intending to catch up with the email appointments or will these be overtaken by people who are sending in letters or are willing to spend all day ... 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 ...
[I know some Dutch people who only have an ID card and not a passport because of the difference in cost. The Maltese card would be have the same validity I think.not necessarily - an ID card is valid for travel if you are a citizen of the issuing ... 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 ...
"he eResidence Card cannot be used as a travel document when entering or exiting Malta nor within the EU/EEA." not saying thats wrong, but the new card doesn't have the "not for travel" that the A ID cards haveThat is probably because for EU ... 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 ...
On a slightly different note, my new e-residence card has printed on the back in bold characters +60. Does that by any chance mean it is also a Karteanzjan? We are surely old enough to qualify, but have received nothing so far.yesAh, thanks for that ... 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 ...
On a slightly different note, my new e-residence card has printed on the back in bold characters +60. Does that by any chance mean it is also a Karteanzjan? We are surely old enough to qualify, but have received nothing so far. 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 ...
Good morning all :) Just a small question.....is there anyone who applied for the e-ID card on the 22 of January and already got the card? I had call the department and the answer i was given "it might take 6 weeks or more" ...well now in my case ... 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 ...
It would also be nice if other departments and organisations learn of the new e-residence card. My wife had a lot of trouble this morning convincing an Arriva kiosk attendant that it is the new residence card. She had of course never heard of it 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 ...
Someone said the new card has the old card number on it somewhere - where is it and does it include the letter A for alien. am guessing its there for cross referencing purposes as theres lots of transactions in this country that will be difficult ... 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 ...
After studying my new residence card a little more, I noticed that the card now does not say that it is NOT for travel any more. I wonder if you can now use it for travel within Schengen. I know that the Dutch ID card for instance can be used for ... Read More