@JackC
American expat in Malta
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American
Lives in Qala, Gozo
Registration: 29 July 2013
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Arrived and settling in... by JackC
Greetings, My name is Jack, my wife is Jill (cute, eh?) and we have just arrived to take up residency. We are here with our 14 year old daughter, Tori and our 19 y/o daughter Zhenya will be here off and on as well. We are presently in Gozo and ...
Hi, did I meet you today briefly at Rubbles in Xaghra?Not this time, I'm afraid. We were in Nadur and Xewkija most the day. We'd be happy to meet up with others - especially those on Gozo - most any time, just propose a time/place and I'll check ... Read More
Arrived and settling in... by JackC
Greetings, My name is Jack, my wife is Jill (cute, eh?) and we have just arrived to take up residency. We are here with our 14 year old daughter, Tori and our 19 y/o daughter Zhenya will be here off and on as well. We are presently in Gozo and ...
Ah Maltese customs.... now let me think???? NEVER open a door for a woman, Never park in a designated parking space when there is an illegal one close by, Never whisper in public.. always talk louder than anyone else, Always keep a barking dog ... Read More
Arrived and settling in... by JackC
Greetings, My name is Jack, my wife is Jill (cute, eh?) and we have just arrived to take up residency. We are here with our 14 year old daughter, Tori and our 19 y/o daughter Zhenya will be here off and on as well. We are presently in Gozo and ...
Welcome, hope you settle in well, sounds exciting taking part in Bethlehem Ghajnsielem, what will you be doing? :)Not sure what we'll be doing yet. We just know that we'll be costumed and put where they need us. We're delighted to be able to get ... Read More
Arrived and settling in...
Greetings, My name is Jack, my wife is Jill (cute, eh?) and we have just arrived to take up residency. We are here with our 14 year old daughter, Tori and our 19 y/o daughter Zhenya will be here off and on as well. We are presently in Gozo and ... Read More
Health Insurance / Economic Self-Sufficiency by danex2
Hi, I'm about to apply for residence based on economic self-sufficiency. This requires me to prove that I'm covered by "comprehensive health insurance" so I'm looking for health insurance. The insurance firm should be able to provide me with a ...
I've sent you both the version for EU and non-EUThank you very much! Read More
Health Insurance / Economic Self-Sufficiency by danex2
Hi, I'm about to apply for residence based on economic self-sufficiency. This requires me to prove that I'm covered by "comprehensive health insurance" so I'm looking for health insurance. The insurance firm should be able to provide me with a ...
Alan - I've emailed you a link covering 1. An EU citizens legal rights - residency, working, students 2. what sort of residency is available ? 3. what do I need to apply for if I want to reside in Malta ? 4. do I need to apply for residency before ... Read More
Buying a car in Malta by JackC
I've started reading up on vehicle buying/importing on the official website, but I have a couple of questions. 1. If I buy a used car from an individual in Malta, do the high registration tax fees apply to me? Anything about that option would be ...
Thank you all for the help. After reading everything, I think we will start with a monthly lease/rental, then look for a local car to buy. Any thoughts, cautions or comments on buying a local car? Thanks and we hope to meet some of you after we ... Read More
Buying a car in Malta by JackC
I've started reading up on vehicle buying/importing on the official website, but I have a couple of questions. 1. If I buy a used car from an individual in Malta, do the high registration tax fees apply to me? Anything about that option would be ...
1. as long as car already registered in Malta, no 2. from € 100 pa upwards depending on NCB, TPFT or fully comp, your age 3. annual road tax, dependent on age of car and how pollutingThanks for the speedy reply! "€ 100 pa upwards" = Per annum? (per ... Read More
Buying a car in Malta
I've started reading up on vehicle buying/importing on the official website, but I have a couple of questions. 1. If I buy a used car from an individual in Malta, do the high registration tax fees apply to me? Anything about that option would be ... Read More
Housing definitions? by JackC
Slightly off topic but appropriate and this may have been covered here elsewhere, but what are the best definitions for all of the housing categories used here. i.e., Villa, Maisonette, House of Character, Terraced house, etc. Any other housing ...
Hi JackC, have a look at this older post. Many thanks Eagle for getting me to laugh ....again-))) /forum/viewtopic.php?id=137720 Cheers RickyThanks, that is hilarious! I'm sure it is not far from true in most cases. JackC Read More
Housing definitions? by JackC
Slightly off topic but appropriate and this may have been covered here elsewhere, but what are the best definitions for all of the housing categories used here. i.e., Villa, Maisonette, House of Character, Terraced house, etc. Any other housing ...
Very sorry, I didn't make myself clear. I would like to know the distinctions of each. For example, what exactly is a Maisonette? A terraced house? What makes something a 'house of character' as opposed to just being old? What makes something a ... Read More
Housing definitions?
Slightly off topic but appropriate and this may have been covered here elsewhere, but what are the best definitions for all of the housing categories used here. i.e., Villa, Maisonette, House of Character, Terraced house, etc. Any other housing ... Read More
Looking for a place for a month. by JackC
Looking to move to Malta, coming for a visit and we need a place for just one month. This visit: five of us. Any links or contacts would be appreciated. Hope to be there in a few weeks. JackC
Thanks and if you know of something, please let me know. JackC Read More
Looking for a place for a month.
Looking to move to Malta, coming for a visit and we need a place for just one month. This visit: five of us. Any links or contacts would be appreciated. Hope to be there in a few weeks. JackC Read More