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Welcome To Skills Pass

Pre-Departure Course & Skills Pass

Welcome to the Pre-Departure Course and Skills Pass Hospitality and Tourism information website. This website provides the necessary information to all non-EU/EEA/EFTA nationals intending to apply to work in Malta.

As per the new labour migration policy any non-EU/EEA/EFTA national must first complete the mandatory Pre-Departure Course prior to applying for the single work permit with Identita.

More information on this can be found on the Identità website.

The Pre-Departure Course is the first step for everyone.

For claimed sectors, the Skills Pass is also a requirement.

What are the claimed sectors?

Claimed sectors are those sectors covered by legislation or policy which they must carry out mandatory training and/or assessment to obtaining the single work permit stating that a candidate is employed within the particular sector.

Currently, the only claimed sector in Malta is the Tourism and Hospitality Sector.

Essential Links

Main Services

To ensure seamless access to essential next steps, two resources are made available immediately below. One is dedicated to providing you with comprehensive Pre-Departure Course information, while the other connects you directly to the functionality of the Skills Pass website.