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Culture and language course exam for permit renewal
The new course and exam for workers who want a two year renewal.
Facts checked against the sources below on 23 October 2026. Independent guide, not affiliated with the Government of Malta or any provider. Rules change: confirm with the official body before you pay.
| Who needs it | Third-country nationals already working in Malta in lower skilled roles who want a two year permit renewal instead of one year. Announced 27 March 2026. |
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| What it is | A 40 hour course in person at a licensed institution: 20 sessions of 2 hours on heritage, Maltese society, democracy, the legal system and employment rights, health and safety, renting, budgeting, waste and recycling, digital skills, English, Maltese and tolerance. Then a pen and paper exam set by the Department of Examinations four times a year: 50 multiple choice questions in English, one hour. Attendance alone is not enough. |
| Pass mark | 45% overall. Attendance and participation count for 20%, the written exam for 80%. Each question carries 2 marks. |
| Fee | €35 exam fee, paid with the application on the Identità website. The course fee is set by the institution. |
| Where | Licensed Maltese educational institutions, on the Ministry for Home Affairs, Security and Employment syllabus. The Department of Examinations sets the venues; results come within six weeks. |
| Validity | No expiry stated. The certificate is also what lets you join the I Belong 100 hour course on the way to long-term residence. |
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