felixjer
American looking for information about Malta
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Lives in Dingli
Registration: 29 September 2020
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University of Malta Reviews by fluffy2560
I would be grateful if anyone has direct experience to share of studying at the University of Malta.Thanks.
I took my entire bachelor's degree there, 1997-2000. At the time it was an excellent choice for an arts-based program (linguistics and Classics). There was a flat tuition and I could take as many courses as I wanted. The professors were all ... Read More
Citizenship by descent..Malta by lindseyyoung82
Good morning. Can someone advise. My mother is 86 years old born to Maltese parents and has Maltese grandparents. She was born in the UK. To preserve our heritage she wants to apply for Maltese citizenship. Should I apply at the same time or is it ...
I did my mother's and mine at the same time, and all went swimmingly. My mother went in person, though, and she was only 61. Read More
Name change by MagicalToast
Hi all, I'm looking to change my name for outside of marriage or any reasons like that. When reviewing the uk gov website it says I cannot change my name via deedpoll, I have spoken to someone in malta as well and that said only maltese citizens can ...
Just to make sure -- You are a citizen of the UK, right? If that is the case, then yes, you need to follow the rules of the UK for changing your name. From what you've written, it sounds like you are in a complicated situation (UK citizen ... Read More
Citizenship by descent by Randomv35
Hi, I got my citizenship via the London consulate but asking this on behalf of a relative.I'm pretty sure registering life documents and passport application can either be done at a consulate, by appointment, or in Malta by drop in. What about ...
You can apply for citizenship by descent at Identity Malta in Valletta. That's what my mother and I did some years ago. I don't remember if I had to make an appointment, though. I feel like maybe I just walked in and waited? I remember the person ... Read More
Name in the Maltese Public Registry spelled incorrectly by Badger101
Hello Everyone, I'm looking for a bit of advice. I'm currently going through confirming my Maltese Citizenship (I was born in Malta), which is going well. One problem which has come up is that my forename in the Maltese Public Registry has ...
Really? Interesting! My lawyer said that he can process all the preliminary proceedings and paperwork, but that I would need to be present in court for the actual hearing before the judge. Do you have a court date scheduled yet? (I don't.) ... Read More
US citizen travel by melinda0313
Anyone here anything about US citizens being able to enter Malta? My husband and I want to retire there, but I’d like to be able to visit first! Thank you
See https://www.visitmalta.com/en/info/traffic-light-system/ . Currently the US is in the red zone, meaning basically you can't go to Malta yet. But supposedly they're going to update this tomorrow (June 1). Keep checking! Read More
Charge for Maltese Citizenship by kilo6667
Hi, I am in the process of applying for my Maltese citizenship through descent (my Mum is Maltese and so was her Mum). I have sent off all my paperwork and certificates and have just heard back that the forms have been altered and I will need to ...
The forms might have changed, so if they say to use some new forms, oh well. And yes, that €230 charge sounds right. I recall having to pay about that amount when I went through the process. FYI, I had a wait of just about a year from ... Read More
Formalities after Maltese citizenship by descent by RobbieSanders
I posted this in a thread in another post and got one helpful reply but thought I'd make it its own post. I live in the UK and I've just been granted Maltese citizenship by descent. I've yet to apply for a passport. In addition to ...
I don't believe so. This is what the consul here in Washington, DC told me. (1) Get citizenship. (2) Register birth with Malta. (3) Apply for passport. Read More
Formalities after Maltese citizenship by descent by RobbieSanders
I posted this in a thread in another post and got one helpful reply but thought I'd make it its own post. I live in the UK and I've just been granted Maltese citizenship by descent. I've yet to apply for a passport. In addition to ...
You'll need to register your birth in Malta through the Registry Office. After that you'll be able to apply for a passport. Read More
Name in the Maltese Public Registry spelled incorrectly by Badger101
Hello Everyone, I'm looking for a bit of advice. I'm currently going through confirming my Maltese Citizenship (I was born in Malta), which is going well. One problem which has come up is that my forename in the Maltese Public Registry has ...
Unfortunately I think the only way is to go through the courts with a lawyer. I am in the same situation (name for citizenship different from my current legal name on my American passport), though for different reasons. I have been told by a few ... Read More
Maltese citizenship through descent question by prime242
I have a question re: Maltese citizenship through descent. I am born in the US, however, both my parents were born and raised in Malta, and their parents, and their parents, ect, ect. Both parents immigrated to America and eventually became US ...
You only need to prove two generations back, so your father and grandfather. Just make sure you have birth certificates to show who spawned whom. Read More
Malta Citizenship by Descent (Grandfather) by Rocky74
My main question is: Would my Maltese born grandfather, need to have been married to my South African born grandmother in order for me and my father (who were both South African born) to qualify for Malta Citizenship by Descent? Want to apply for ...
When I was working on this for myself, the identity office was pretty quick to respond by email. If you submit a message through their site, they should respond soon; if I remember correctly, my inquiries were answered after roughly three days. Read More
Malta Citizenship by Descent (Grandfather) by Rocky74
My main question is: Would my Maltese born grandfather, need to have been married to my South African born grandmother in order for me and my father (who were both South African born) to qualify for Malta Citizenship by Descent? Want to apply for ...
That is a very good question. I know the identity office in Malta asks for marriage certificates, but I'm not sure why, whether they're trying to ascertain "legitimate" heritage (i.e., born in wedlock) or simply using that as some ... Read More
Citizenship by descent by Ginnys1960
Hi I am trying to get Maltese citizenship .My mother is Maltese and my grandmother was also Maltese. My mother is still with us she is 87 years old .I have emailed gov in malta .who said I can do it by descent .But said I need to find out if mum ...
If she can't remember, I would count that as a "no". But honestly, I'm surprised that question was even raised. Though I'm an American, when I went through the by-descent process, no one ever asked me if my Maltese emigrant ... Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
I am an American living in Washington, DC. My great-grandparents were immigrants from Malta to Detroit back in the early 1900s. My grandmother was the first generation born in the States. A couple years ago I went through the process of acquiring ... Read More