Country-by-country guides to Malta's Pre-Departure Course: where to sit the interview and what to expect, for applicants from India, Nepal, the UAE and more.
Direct answer
Are the Pre-Departure Course rules different by country?
Country alone does not determine your Pre-Departure Course route. Identità’s 28 February 2026 notice gives Pre-Departure exemptions; the Skills Pass FAQ lists role exclusions. These guides give applicants context; confirm eligibility and interview arrangements with the programme.
Country guides
Choose your country for guidance framed around your situation. A missing country page does not determine eligibility — confirm your requirements on the official portal.
Common questions
Do the requirements change depending on my country?
A country guide does not determine eligibility. Identità's 28 February 2026 notice gives Pre-Departure exemptions; the Skills Pass FAQ lists role exclusions. Interview arrangements also depend on the official process. Use these guides for context and confirm your route with the programme.
My country is not listed — does that mean the requirement does not apply?
No. Our country-page coverage does not determine eligibility. Identità's 28 February 2026 notice gives Pre-Departure exemptions; the Skills Pass FAQ gives role exclusions. Check the official portal for your situation, including permit history, residence and role.
Official sources for this page
These are the official pages this guide depends on. Open them directly before acting on a time-sensitive requirement.
- 01Identità (opens in a new tab)
Primary description of the Single Permit Pre-Departure Course requirement for non-EU nationals.
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- 02Identità (opens in a new tab)
Operational notice on verification of the Pre-Departure Course requirement from 1 March 2026.
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Read the official Identità Pre-Departure Course guidanceOpens the official website