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Obtaining the Skills Pass

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Welcome to Skills Pass

for the Tourism and Hospitality Industry in Malta!

Here's a comprehensive guide on how to obtain your Skills Pass:

Upon registration all candidates are required to fill in their personal

details, upload a copy of their passport (the photo side) as well as take a
picture to confirm their identity.

The Skills Pass process consists of two Phases:

Phase

Online Training and Assessment

Following registration, the candidate is invited to purchase the modules

which include four mandatory modules and at least one occupation.

Candidates must pass all mandatory assessments, including:

English Proficiency Test

Basic Customer Care
Help
Basic Maltese Tourism Product Course
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Basic English for Hospitality Course

Following successful completion of the mandatory assessments, the

candidates proceed to the occupation selection. Candidates must select
one occupation from the following options:

Luggage Porter (Front Office)

Receptionist (Front Office)
Bar Waiter (Bar Staff)
General Attendant (Housekeeping)
Commis Chef (Kitchen Staff)
Commis de Rang (Food Service Staff)
Other (Answer one written question)

Once candidate passes the mandatory and occupation assessments

successfully, the candidates receive a Phase 1 Confirmation which
confirms that the online assessment has been successfully finalised.

Phase

Online Interview via Video

Conferencing

Upon successful completion of Phase 1, the candidate is invited to

choose a time slot for the Online Interview. The assessor confirms the
time slot within a week and the candidate shall receive confirmation and
instructions via email upon confirmation.

On the interview day, candidates from countries not in the EU or

European Economic Area or European Free Trade Agreement that
require a visa to enter Malta, are required to go to their nearest VFS
Centre for their online interview. On the other hand, candidates from
non-EU or European Economic Area or European Free Trade Agreement
countries that do not require a visa to enter Malta are to visit the Institute
of Tourism Studies in Malta for the online interview.

Upon successful completion of Phase 2, the candidate will then receive

the permanent Skills Pass and will be able to work in the Hospitality and
Tourism Sector in Malta.

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The System for Candidates

Within the system, candidates are expected to:

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Step 1:

Register

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Step 2:

Purchase bundles or individual courses for re-sits

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Step 3:

Learn via the platform using Coursera API

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Step 4:

Take assessments

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Step 5:

Book the online interview

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Step 6:

Query via the live chat

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Step 7:

View and access certificates

General Rules
Purchases should be made via Credit Card (Stripe payment).
One free re-sit for failed exams; subsequent re-sits available for
purchase.
Failure to pass after re-sit results in a 3-month lockdown period.
Candidates have 42 days to complete the Phase 1 process;
extensions can be purchased if needed.

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Registration Categories
There are different registration categories available whereby candidates
can either self-register or have entities such as MTA licensed
establishments or licensed education institutions registering them as per
the following categories.

Candidates can self-register based on their category:

Non-European Union/European Economic Area

Countries/European Free Trade Agreement (Non-
EU/EEA/EFTA/EFTA) - Not Living in Malta
Non-European Union/European Economic Area
Countries/European Free Trade Agreement (Non-
EU/EEA/EFTA/EFTA) - Working in Malta for less than 1 year
Non-European Union/European Economic Area
Countries/European Free Trade Agreement (Non-
EU/EEA/EFTA/EFTA) - Working in Malta for more than 1 year
Students carrying out a full-time course with a licensed local
Education Institution

Certain candidates can only be registered by an entity, including:

Sector Skilled Workers – can only be registered by local MTA

licensed establishments
Internship Students – can only be registered by their EU licensed
education institution
ELT Students – can only be registered by a licensed ELT
institution

Changes in VISA duration

A Non-EU/EEA/EFTA national who acquires a Skills pass and completes
the verification process by ITS and Identita is eligible for a residence and
work permit of one year upon approval from Jobsplus, the Malta Police
Force, and any other pertenant authority.
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Upon satisfying the criteria for a full year, Non-EU/EEA/EFTA nationals

may renew their permit for two years, with subsequent renewals possible
under the same conditions.

Renewal requirements mirror the initial criteria:

Advancement to at least the next skill pass level (Orange, MQF

level 2).
Direct employment with an MTA licensed operator in the tourism
and hospitality sector.
Submission of documentation for a two-year definite contract or
indefinite employment upon renewal.
Proof of a gross annual income of at least €20,000.

Subsequent renewals for up to two years are available, provided all

conditions are continuously met.

If the Non-EU/EEA/EFTA national does not meet the two year permit
requirements they will be able to renew on a yearly basis.

Applicability
Any person who is or is to be deemed as a tourism and hospitality
worker shall obtain a Skills Pass to work within a tourism and hospitality
operation as from the following dates:

March
Publishing of Legal Notice
2024

8th April Phase 1 online courses and assessments shall be

2024 available on the online portal.

Malta Enterprise will be launching a scheme in the form of

April tax credit intended to assist local enterprises opting to pay
2024 courses and assessments required for their existing
employees to obtain the Skills Pass.

6th May Phase 2 online verification interview shall be available on

2024 the online portal.

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After a two-month standstill period from the publication of

the legal notice, the Skills Pass requirement becomes
mandatory. This standstill period emanates from the Small
28th
Business Act. Any person being non-EU/EEA/EFTA
May
coming to Malta to work in the tourism and hospitality
2024
sector is to apply for the Skills Pass by registering online
and paying the applicable fee (listed below). The online
portal will open for Phase 1 as from April 2024.

All tourism and hospitality workers who work within the

tourism and hospitality industry in Malta and who will be
January seeking to renew any applicable work permits with the
2025 relevant government entities are to apply for the Skills
Pass by registering online and paying the applicable fee
(listed below).

January Remaining employees within the tourism and hospitality

2026 sector including EU/Maltese will require a Skills Pass.

Fee
Category Fee

Non-EU/EEA/EFTA living abroad (coming to Malta to work in

€475
tourism and hospitality industry)

Non-EU/EEA/EFTA living in Malta for less than a year

€455
(applying for first renewal of residency permit)

Non-EU/EEA/EFTA living in Malta for more than a year

€375
(applying for second renewal onwards)

Non-EU/EEA/EFTA ELT Student €335

Sector Skilled Workers (registered by an MTA licensed

€280
establishment)

Non-EU/EEA/EFTA Internship Student €0

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Category Fee

Students carrying out a full-time course with a licensed local

€0
Education Institution

EU/EEA/EFTA/Maltese working within the Hospitality and

€0
Tourism Industry

For more specific information about the specific category kindly visit this
link.

By following these steps and guidelines, you'll be well on your way to

obtaining your Skills Pass. Should you require any assistance or have
questions, our support team is here to help you along the way.

A list of ELT schools licensed by the ELT Council, Ministry for Education,
Sport, Youth, Research, and Innovation who offer English courses can
be obtained from Council | Fostering the ELT Profession & Industry
(gov.mt). For more information kindly email info.eltcouncil@gov.mt.

For further information please do not hesitate to contact us on

info@skillspass.org.mt.

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ITS, Aviation Park,

Aviation Avenue,
Luqa, LQA 9023,
Malta
Phone: +356 2379 3300
Email: info@skillspass.org.mt

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 Courses & Assessments

 Skills Pass Support Scheme

 Blockcert Certificates

 Closing Dates

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