Why does this guide link to more than one official site?

Because the process genuinely spans more than one official body. Identità owns the Single Permit requirement and the rule that the certificate must exist; Skills Pass owns the course itself, the registration system, and the certificate issuance. Pointing you to only one would leave out a piece you need.

How do I know a site claiming to be 'official' really is?

Check the web address against the ones listed on this page and on our sources page — identita.gov.mt, skillspass.org.mt, and tourism.skillspass.org.mt. Official government and government-linked sites in Malta generally use .gov.mt or recognised institutional domains. If a link you encounter elsewhere (an email, a social post, a search ad) goes somewhere else, treat it with caution and verify independently before entering any information.

What should I do if an official link on this page stops working?

Official sites occasionally restructure their pages, which can break specific deep links even when the overall site is fine. If a link here doesn't load, try the site's homepage first (the domains above), and please let us know through the contact page so we can check and update it — see the visible "Last verified" date for when we last confirmed these links worked.

Finding your way to the official portals

This page is a map, not a portal

Malta Pre-Departure Guide is an independent information guide — it is not a portal, and it cannot register you, take your payment, or issue your certificate. What it can do is save you time by pointing you, with explicit labels, to the specific official destination each step of the process actually lives on. Every link below opens an official external website in a new tab.

Where each part of the process lives

Read the official Identità Pre-Departure Course guidanceStart here to understand the legal requirement: who it applies to, how it fits into the Single Permit process, and the published rollout timeline. Identità is the authority on the Single Permit itself.identita.gov.mt Visit the official Skills Pass websiteWhere you register, complete the two online modules, book your Phase 2 interview, pay the course fee, and ultimately receive your certificate. This is the operational home of the course.skillspass.org.mt Visit the official Skills Pass FAQsDirect answers from Skills Pass on cost, refunds, certificate issuance, and the interview — useful to check against anything summarised in this guide.skillspass.org.mt Visit the official Tourism & Hospitality Skills Pass siteThe separate, sector-specific portal for the Tourism & Hospitality Skills Pass — relevant only if your role is in that sector. See the comparison page if you're unsure whether this applies to you.tourism.skillspass.org.mt

A simple way to choose where to start

Confirm the requirement applies to you by reading Identità’s guidance first — it’s the legal authority on the Single Permit and the Pre-Departure Course requirement. See also who needs the course.
Then go to the Skills Pass portal to actually register, complete the modules, book your interview, and pay. See how registration works for a preview of what you’ll find there.
Check the tourism-specific portal only if it applies to you — see how the two Skills Pass requirements compare if you’re not sure.

A note on staying safe online

The official process involves your passport details and a payment, which makes it exactly the kind of process that attracts imitation sites and phishing attempts. Before you enter any personal information or pay any fee, check that the address bar shows one of the official domains named on this page — and remember that Malta Pre-Departure Guide itself will never ask you to enter passport details, upload identity documents, or pay a fee. If you ever see that request on a page that looks like it belongs to this guide, it does not, and you should stop and verify directly with Identità or Skills Pass.

Frequently asked questions

Why does this guide link to more than one official site?: Because the process genuinely spans more than one official body. Identità owns the Single Permit requirement and the rule that the certificate must exist; Skills Pass owns the course itself, the registration system, and the certificate issuance. Pointing you to only one would leave out a piece you need.
How do I know a site claiming to be 'official' really is?: Check the web address against the ones listed on this page and on our sources page — identita.gov.mt, skillspass.org.mt, and tourism.skillspass.org.mt. Official government and government-linked sites in Malta generally use .gov.mt or recognised institutional domains. If a link you encounter elsewhere (an email, a social post, a search ad) goes somewhere else, treat it with caution and verify independently before entering any information.
What should I do if an official link on this page stops working?: Official sites occasionally restructure their pages, which can break specific deep links even when the overall site is fine. If a link here doesn't load, try the site's homepage first (the domains above), and please let us know through the contact page so we can check and update it — see the visible "Last verified" date for when we last confirmed these links worked.

Official sources for this page

Skills Pass (opens in a new tab)
Official Skills Pass programme homepage.
Source last checked: 8 June 2026
Skills Pass (opens in a new tab)
Official walkthrough of the Skills Pass account-registration workflow, including the personal, passport, and contact details the portal collects.
Source last checked: 8 June 2026
Skills Pass (Tourism & Hospitality) (opens in a new tab)
Sector-specific Skills Pass portal for tourism and hospitality roles.
Source last checked: 8 June 2026
Skills Pass (opens in a new tab)
The official Skills Pass account application — where candidates log in, register, and complete the Pre-Departure Course and Tourism & Hospitality Skills Pass.
Source last checked: 8 June 2026