Rawbiz
Swedish expat in Malta
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Registration: 23 August 2010
Anyone from Atenas? Need information by Rawbiz
Hello everyone. I got a job opportunity in Costa Rica which allows me to work 90% from home, 10% from San Jose office. I will relocate with family over the next year (two kids age 6 and 9) and our choice so far has been Atenas. It is fairly small, ...
They are taking care of everything, yes. Read More
Anyone from Atenas? Need information
Hello everyone. I got a job opportunity in Costa Rica which allows me to work 90% from home, 10% from San Jose office. I will relocate with family over the next year (two kids age 6 and 9) and our choice so far has been Atenas. It is fairly small, ... Read More
Maltese nature photo group
Hello everyone! First of all please move if it is in the wrong section.. Anyhow, as I live in Malta and I am interested in photography and within photography nature and wildlife I have now created a Facebook group. The group will help ID and share ... Read More
Malta Visa for Australians
Malta Global Residency Programme Introduced in June 2013, the Malta Global Residency Programme allows people who buy or rent a property in Malta and direct their income to Malta to qualify from a residence permit. In order to qualify for ... Read More
gambling winnings tax by kacper107107
Could you kindly inform if winnings on gambling ( sports betting ) are tax free in Malta??? I will be very grateful for help and offer a good bottle of champagne for help:)
Hi. You do not have to pay taxes for gambling, as with casinos it is already included so to say. Read More
recommended heaters in winter? by stef88
Hi 馃槉 can anyone recommend the best type of heater for winter that is least likely to cause any damp /mould and best for if you are asthmatic. Thanks!
Bumping this. Middle of november and we still have no duvets or any heaters/dehumidifiers in the appartment and it is rather warm. We did order one (pretty expensive) dehumidifier which will arrive on Monday, but that is becuase of the clothes ... Read More
Home Loan & associated costs by MKer
HI All, After input from anyone who has purchased a house here. I've got a bank appointment this week so hopefully most of our questions will be cleared up then but always good to get your input! We've spoken to one bank and we'll be ...
Hi! Interesting, please do update on the response as I am in similar situations, looking to buy a place end next year. Also wondering if 30/70 is strictly non-negotiable or you can add existing properties to it from abroad? I know that this is ... Read More
How do you solve a problem with mosquitoes? :) by SmallT.
Hi all! Who knows WHY in Malta on the windows is no mosquito nets? How do you solve a problem with mosquitoes?
Probably, as we have 3 construction sites a couple of meters from our house, plus a lots of vegetation.. But hopefully we will be free now :) Read More
How do you solve a problem with mosquitoes? :) by SmallT.
Hi all! Who knows WHY in Malta on the windows is no mosquito nets? How do you solve a problem with mosquitoes?
So here is a little update, took my son to Gzira policlinic. Doctor looked at him and asked in shock: Where do you people live?! I was like... In Gzira, 2 streets away, why? Anyway, he prescribed cortison and steroid for the bites, but did not do ... Read More
How do you solve a problem with mosquitoes? :) by SmallT.
Hi all! Who knows WHY in Malta on the windows is no mosquito nets? How do you solve a problem with mosquitoes?
Bumping an old post, sorry for that.. We are absolutely RUINED by mosquitos, our 3 year old son was sent home from daycare today in Gzira since his face is covered by about 20+ bites. They called us today and said "Parents are concerned" ... Read More
Local vegetables, Meat, Fish - St. Julian's, or close by by SlavojZizek
Hi, guys! I just moved to Malta, and I got my apartment set up, now I'm looking for sources of fresh, local vegetables, and meat, and fish, all the good stuff. I don't want plastic supermarket tomatoes from Holland. So, if anybody can ...
We were justs at a place called Azzopardi fisheries, it is about 3 minutes from the place we live in Gzira but it is also fairly close to Sliema. It had one of the biggest selection of fresh fish I have ever seen in my life, and I am a Swede so that ... Read More
Local vegetables, Meat, Fish - St. Julian's, or close by by SlavojZizek
Hi, guys! I just moved to Malta, and I got my apartment set up, now I'm looking for sources of fresh, local vegetables, and meat, and fish, all the good stuff. I don't want plastic supermarket tomatoes from Holland. So, if anybody can ...
There are no markets as such, not in the St Julians/Sliema area at least. I think there is a market in Valletta, but not sure of the day. There is a big fish market on Sundays in Marsaxlokk, about 1 hour bus ride from Sliema. I personally dont like ... Read More
recommended heaters in winter? by stef88
Hi 馃槉 can anyone recommend the best type of heater for winter that is least likely to cause any damp /mould and best for if you are asthmatic. Thanks!
Is there actually anyone here who heats with electricity? When you say expensive, what are the numbers? We live in a really vented 2 bedroom old penthouse apartment, this is our first winter here and we are scared shitless. Plan is to get a decent ... Read More
Is 30k a good salary for malta? by dingdangdoo
Hello, I am wondering if 30k is considered a good salary for malta e.g comfortable. i would be hoping to save some money also while there. wont be doing anything crazy, just regular few drinks the weekend and meal etc. Thanks
I live with mywife and 2 kids, I am the only one working and we live brilliantly on 2000鈧�/month after taxes. 3k monthly for 2 is like eating out every other night and so on. Read More
Bringing your pet to Malta - a success story! by SillyPennyP
I imported my faithful family dog into Malta today and it was really very simple. Microchipped, passported, vaccinated against rabies and send off for a permit to travel (which we asked for but they never sent so I had to wait 15 minutes for a vet ...
Last step of my journey to Malta, got the approval from the vet that all papers are OK and I will pick up my family and our Maine Coon cat on Tuesday. I have to say, it went fairly smoothly. I would have imagined it to be more hard, but actually a ... Read More
Help needed - accomodation problems by Rawbiz
Hi everyone, So I would require some help, I am in a horrible situation. I rented an appartment in Gzira from Monday this week, payed the deposit + 1 month in advance + half month agency fee. Now to the problem, NOTHING in the appartment is ...
Yea, 550 for rent + 150 electricity and water for first month (which sounds a LOT) + 550 deposit + 325 agency fee. So if I go out now I lose quite a lot :S Read More
Help needed - accomodation problems by Rawbiz
Hi everyone, So I would require some help, I am in a horrible situation. I rented an appartment in Gzira from Monday this week, payed the deposit + 1 month in advance + half month agency fee. Now to the problem, NOTHING in the appartment is ...
Thanks redmik, still looking for options. The story so far is that the pump is still being repaired, hopefully it will be finished tomorrow and she can install it on Thursday. Today when I got home and nothing had changed I got really upset and ... Read More
Help needed - accomodation problems by Rawbiz
Hi everyone, So I would require some help, I am in a horrible situation. I rented an appartment in Gzira from Monday this week, payed the deposit + 1 month in advance + half month agency fee. Now to the problem, NOTHING in the appartment is ...
Thanks Ricky, My first one, the short let, was pretty much OK - despite the fact that it was a bit far off and on the 3rd floor with no lift. It was only for a few days so it was OK, and I was more bothered by the people there than the actual ... Read More
Help needed - accomodation problems by Rawbiz
Hi everyone, So I would require some help, I am in a horrible situation. I rented an appartment in Gzira from Monday this week, payed the deposit + 1 month in advance + half month agency fee. Now to the problem, NOTHING in the appartment is ...
I found this section on a website: " Early termination by landlord or tenant is always possible if there has been a serious breach of express or implied conditions of the lease, whether this is contractually stated, or not." What do you ... Read More
Help needed - accomodation problems
Hi everyone, So I would require some help, I am in a horrible situation. I rented an appartment in Gzira from Monday this week, payed the deposit + 1 month in advance + half month agency fee. Now to the problem, NOTHING in the appartment is ... Read More
Doctor for kids in Gzira by Rawbiz
Hi, I have been searching but found no info on how it works so maybe someone with some experience can enlighten me! How does the health system work for kids? When they arrive next week, will they have to sign in somewhere? Do they get a general ...
Nice, I see, thanks for the answer. I think we will be going to private clinics as we have BUPA insurance for the whole family. Kids are 3 and 6 btw. So many new processes to adapt to, it is unreal :) Thanks for the help! Read More
Doctor for kids in Gzira
Hi, I have been searching but found no info on how it works so maybe someone with some experience can enlighten me! How does the health system work for kids? When they arrive next week, will they have to sign in somewhere? Do they get a general ... Read More
Moving to Malta - this is IT! by Rawbiz
Hello Everyone! I have been a member of this forum on and off for about 2 years, when I first started looking into everything in and around Malta. Now, long story short, I apply for my 265th position and BOOM, out of nowhere I have a contract 2 ...
Thanks a ton for the help all. I think I will have the bank sorted out, according to someone at HR a local bank ref letter (from where I currently live) and passport would do at HSBC.Be VERY careful with this. I'm a poker player and was told by ... Read More
Moving to Malta - this is IT! by Rawbiz
Hello Everyone! I have been a member of this forum on and off for about 2 years, when I first started looking into everything in and around Malta. Now, long story short, I apply for my 265th position and BOOM, out of nowhere I have a contract 2 ...
Is there any place in Malta where you can buy everyday household items, similar to Rossmann or DM? Or is that in Lidl/bigger stores only? Read More
Moving to Malta - this is IT! by Rawbiz
Hello Everyone! I have been a member of this forum on and off for about 2 years, when I first started looking into everything in and around Malta. Now, long story short, I apply for my 265th position and BOOM, out of nowhere I have a contract 2 ...
Does anyone want to join me tomorrow to Simar nature reserve? It is located in St Pauls bay, 20 minutes or so from Spinola/Swieqi area. Opens 10:30 and I would probably look around until 3-4. Read More
Regular Expat blog meet up by Emma3
Hi everybody! Anybody would like to arrange a group meet up this week for a casual beer in Sliema/st.julians area?:)
So how many are we and when/where would the meeting be? I have about 30-40 minutes from Swieqi to Valletta by bus. Read More
Moving to Malta - this is IT! by Rawbiz
Hello Everyone! I have been a member of this forum on and off for about 2 years, when I first started looking into everything in and around Malta. Now, long story short, I apply for my 265th position and BOOM, out of nowhere I have a contract 2 ...
One question that really bothers me as a new arrival... what is up with all the garbage and littering everywhere? If I go by an empty plot there is like a junk yard of rubbish just lying around. Also on the streets. Is it the tourusts or the locals ... Read More
Moving to Malta - this is IT! by Rawbiz
Hello Everyone! I have been a member of this forum on and off for about 2 years, when I first started looking into everything in and around Malta. Now, long story short, I apply for my 265th position and BOOM, out of nowhere I have a contract 2 ...
Thanks! Found an appt today. Not the best one, but it will do for the time. So hot here it is unreal, and I haven't even had time to go to the beach! Moving out of this sh*thole I rented on Monday, can't wait. Read More
Moving to Malta - this is IT! by Rawbiz
Hello Everyone! I have been a member of this forum on and off for about 2 years, when I first started looking into everything in and around Malta. Now, long story short, I apply for my 265th position and BOOM, out of nowhere I have a contract 2 ...
So sitting here in the BK in Sliema absolutely exhausted and sweating buckets. Anyone around for something later? Read More
Moving to Malta - this is IT! by Rawbiz
Hello Everyone! I have been a member of this forum on and off for about 2 years, when I first started looking into everything in and around Malta. Now, long story short, I apply for my 265th position and BOOM, out of nowhere I have a contract 2 ...
Realisation 12 hours before my flight leaves: 30 years of my life fits into a 30kg bag :O Superexcited, and thanks for the help so far. Guess I will post as soon as I get settled tomorrow. . Read More
Moving to Malta - this is IT! by Rawbiz
Hello Everyone! I have been a member of this forum on and off for about 2 years, when I first started looking into everything in and around Malta. Now, long story short, I apply for my 265th position and BOOM, out of nowhere I have a contract 2 ...
Thanks, only asking this as I am getting 1000 different info from places. My HR contact wrote for example the following: "You will need to obtain a Social Security Number and a Tax number once you arrive in Malta. These are relatively easy to ... Read More
Moving to Malta - this is IT! by Rawbiz
Hello Everyone! I have been a member of this forum on and off for about 2 years, when I first started looking into everything in and around Malta. Now, long story short, I apply for my 265th position and BOOM, out of nowhere I have a contract 2 ...
Once again, to summarize as I am getting a bit confused... 1, get a place to stay with a contract 2, take contract and get ID card 3, take ID card (or the papers for it) and get social security number 4, take all of the above and get a tax ... Read More
Moving to Malta - this is IT! by Rawbiz
Hello Everyone! I have been a member of this forum on and off for about 2 years, when I first started looking into everything in and around Malta. Now, long story short, I apply for my 265th position and BOOM, out of nowhere I have a contract 2 ...
Just about 2 days to go... Company I am going to helps me a lot, already set me up with a real estate agent that will take care of everything basically 2 hours after I arrive! :) Really hoping to find something asap, that would allow me 4 days to ... Read More
Moving to Malta - this is IT! by Rawbiz
Hello Everyone! I have been a member of this forum on and off for about 2 years, when I first started looking into everything in and around Malta. Now, long story short, I apply for my 265th position and BOOM, out of nowhere I have a contract 2 ...
Nope, no transportation. I will probably take a cab or something. Would take the bus but I will have two large bags so that would be a bit of a problem. Yea its quick like hell, I only got the offer and contract 2 days ago Wednesday morning, and ... Read More
Moving to Malta - this is IT! by Rawbiz
Hello Everyone! I have been a member of this forum on and off for about 2 years, when I first started looking into everything in and around Malta. Now, long story short, I apply for my 265th position and BOOM, out of nowhere I have a contract 2 ...
I land on Wednesday next week. I will be staying at a room in Sliema until Sunday at least (airbnb) and if all goes well I will be in my own apartment by Sunday night :) (wishful thinking...:) ) Read More
Moving to Malta - this is IT! by Rawbiz
Hello Everyone! I have been a member of this forum on and off for about 2 years, when I first started looking into everything in and around Malta. Now, long story short, I apply for my 265th position and BOOM, out of nowhere I have a contract 2 ...
Thanks a ton for the help all. I think I will have the bank sorted out, according to someone at HR a local bank ref letter (from where I currently live) and passport would do at HSBC. Read More
Moving to Malta - this is IT! by Rawbiz
Hello Everyone! I have been a member of this forum on and off for about 2 years, when I first started looking into everything in and around Malta. Now, long story short, I apply for my 265th position and BOOM, out of nowhere I have a contract 2 ...
Thanks a ton, that means I will not be able to get this sorted when I arrive next week. I will have my contract signed next Monday (1st of Sept) and the BUPA Health insurance the same day and according to HR that will take a week to be sorted. ... Read More
Moving to Malta - this is IT! by Rawbiz
Hello Everyone! I have been a member of this forum on and off for about 2 years, when I first started looking into everything in and around Malta. Now, long story short, I apply for my 265th position and BOOM, out of nowhere I have a contract 2 ...
Dont want to open a new topic about this so I am asking here, hope you guys can help. I saw this section in my job contract: "As it takes a number of months to receive a Maltese ID number it is essential that you apply immediately upon your ... Read More
Moving to Malta - this is IT! by Rawbiz
Hello Everyone! I have been a member of this forum on and off for about 2 years, when I first started looking into everything in and around Malta. Now, long story short, I apply for my 265th position and BOOM, out of nowhere I have a contract 2 ...
Unfortunately no, its a Samsung S4 and it would die the moment I (or someone else) would try to unlock it :/ I will buy one for 30 I think. Read More
Moving to Malta - this is IT! by Rawbiz
Hello Everyone! I have been a member of this forum on and off for about 2 years, when I first started looking into everything in and around Malta. Now, long story short, I apply for my 265th position and BOOM, out of nowhere I have a contract 2 ...
Not sure about that! I bought a Melita SIM card for my sister about 2 months ago, I've paid 10 and it came with 10 credit, plus some data and with a username and pw to register to the Melita website to get access to 10GB free internet traffic ... Read More
Moving to Malta - this is IT! by Rawbiz
Hello Everyone! I have been a member of this forum on and off for about 2 years, when I first started looking into everything in and around Malta. Now, long story short, I apply for my 265th position and BOOM, out of nowhere I have a contract 2 ...
It seems that I have run into a smaller problem. A local real estate agent who I spoke to said that almost all apartments advertised are outdated. And that because of the summer season it is extra hard to get a let. How hard is it actually, would it ... Read More
Moving to Malta - this is IT! by Rawbiz
Hello Everyone! I have been a member of this forum on and off for about 2 years, when I first started looking into everything in and around Malta. Now, long story short, I apply for my 265th position and BOOM, out of nowhere I have a contract 2 ...
Thank you, is it really that bad? I have read several reviews saying how safe Malta is, etc. Read More
Moving to Malta - this is IT! by Rawbiz
Hello Everyone! I have been a member of this forum on and off for about 2 years, when I first started looking into everything in and around Malta. Now, long story short, I apply for my 265th position and BOOM, out of nowhere I have a contract 2 ...
Thanks! I will be working in Sliema and for now we are planning to live in Sliema as well. That is the main focus for now, might change later though. I will be working in the gaming industry as many other expats. Thanks for the info about the bus ... Read More
Moving to Malta - this is IT!
Hello Everyone! I have been a member of this forum on and off for about 2 years, when I first started looking into everything in and around Malta. Now, long story short, I apply for my 265th position and BOOM, out of nowhere I have a contract 2 ... Read More
Moving to Malta - how fast do apartment lets go? by Rawbiz
Hi Everyone, It seems like I will finally join the crowd in Malta, but the problem is that the start date for the company i September 1, in 10 days that is! I will be moving with a family of 3 (wife and 2 small kids) and we will only bring clothes, ...
Thank you, I was in touch with two real estate agencies in Malta and they will show me around next week. Extra fees does not matter as the company will reimburse me. Thank you once again for your help. Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
Thank you, that helps a lot! We are thinking about the school in Sliema http://scc.sliema.skola.edu.mt/our-school/ Only a bit worried about the minibus thing, must be weird for a 6yo to tell him that he will be away for 4 hours not speaking the ... Read More
average salary and cost of living in malta by claire&milos
hi peeps can anyone please give us a indication to the average monthley salary and the cost of basic living???
Sounds nice, thanks. We just got to know that the company I will join will cover full health care for both me and my family so that is 100 or so less each month. We are definitely going to cook and so on. Will fly to Malta next week, really nervous ... Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
Hi guys, bumping this thread if possible. Situation is as follows, we are moving to Malta very suddenly in 2 weeks with my wife and two kids aged 3 and 6. We both speak English on a very high (close to native) level but our kids don't. I doubt ... Read More
Moving to Malta - how fast do apartment lets go?
Hi Everyone, It seems like I will finally join the crowd in Malta, but the problem is that the start date for the company i September 1, in 10 days that is! I will be moving with a family of 3 (wife and 2 small kids) and we will only bring clothes, ... Read More
average salary and cost of living in malta by claire&milos
hi peeps can anyone please give us a indication to the average monthley salary and the cost of basic living???
Will try here as many more seem to visit this section :) I recently got shortlisted for one of the gaming positions in Malta and we are thinking about moving if everything goes well. We are a family of four with two boys aged 3 and 6. We do not ... Read More
Moving to Malta in 2013 - Costs of living? by Gbgzer
Hi, i have some serious plans on moving to Malta in the beginning of 2013. I just have to deal with some things here in Sweden before i can move. I have some questions to you people living there. I have some plans on starting a company in Cyprus + ...
Ahh yea, it is 1500 net, forgot to write that. Is that with the apartment covered and everything taken into consideration? I have read somewhere that if I work and pay taxes/social security/etc then both me and my wife would be covered by health ... Read More
Moving to Malta in 2013 - Costs of living? by Gbgzer
Hi, i have some serious plans on moving to Malta in the beginning of 2013. I just have to deal with some things here in Sweden before i can move. I have some questions to you people living there. I have some plans on starting a company in Cyprus + ...
Hi, I recently got shortlisted for one of the gaming positions in Malta and we are thinking about moving if everything goes well. We are a family of four with two boys aged 3 and 6. We do not have high expectations or anything similar - we only ... Read More
Paperwork in Malta
Hi Rawbiz, When you work in Malta there is only one tax rate that depends on your income and goes up to 35 % at the most. The lower tax rate applies under the 'Permenent Residence Scheme' under which you are not allowed to work in Malta. Best of ... Read More
Paperwork in Malta
Hi all, I will most likely relocate to Malta with my family to work for a gaming company and have some general questions about the paperworks in Malta. Any help appreciated. So basically what is required to: -Open a bank account -Getting a work ... Read More