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Hospitality and Tourism Skills Pass
For front facing tourism workers: online courses and a 30 minute interview.
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 in front facing roles in hotels, restaurants, bars and other MTA licensed establishments, such as waiters, bar staff and receptionists. Kitchen helpers and back office staff need only the Pre-departure Course. The lists differ between ITS and Identità, so check both. |
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| What it is | Phase 1 online: Customer Care in Hospitality, The Maltese Tourism Product, and a course and skills assessment for the occupation, typically 42 days to complete. Phase 2: a 30 minute online interview with an assessor at VFS or ITS. |
| Pass mark | Not published. |
| Fee | €230, including the €5 interview booking, paid after the Pre-departure Course. |
| Where | The Skills Pass Portal, run by the Institute of Tourism Studies. Regulations S.L. 409.22 in force since 28 May 2024; the two part system started in January 2026. |
| Validity | Passing Phase 2 gives both the Pre-departure and the Skills Pass certificates. |
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