Global Immigration News: Visa Rules & Policy Updates

Confident first-time work permit holder holding Malta Pre-Departure Course Certificate and Single Permit outside Identità Malta headquarters, completed via Skills Pass portal 2026. Mandatory €250 course includes living in Malta modules, workplace rights training, and in-person English interview. Tourism hospitality workers require additional Part 2 sector training. No certificate, no application from March 1, 2026.

Malta Pre-Departure Course: Essential New Rule for First-Time Work Permit Applicants Starting March 2026

Effective March 1, 2026, no first-time work permit applicant steps foot on Maltese soil without proof of preparation. The Malta Pre-Departure Course—delivered via the new Skills Pass portal—is no longer optional. It is the golden key. For €250, candidates master the essentials: rights at work, daily life, and verified English proficiency through a mandatory in-person interview. Tourism and hospitality roles demand even more with sector-specific Part 2 training.

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