Part 1: Pre-Departure Integration Course (Mandatory)

Course Components:

• Two online modules:
  • Living and Working in Malta
  • Rights and Obligations in the Workplace
• Each module includes:
  • 10–12 hours of learning
  • Video lessons, reading materials, and practice assignments
  • Assessments at the end of each module

Interview Requirement:

• A 20-minute live online interview to verify:
  • English language proficiency
  • Understanding of the course content
• Interviews are conducted at:
  • ITS Malta, or
  • An authorised Global Assessment Centre

Completion Timeline:

• Candidates have up to 42 days to complete Part 1.
• Course materials may be revisited before the final interview.

Part 2: Sector-Specific Certification (Only for Certain Occupations)

Who Needs Part 2:

• Required for sectors governed by their own subsidiary legislation.
• Applies to roles requiring additional training, such as:
  • Tourism
  • Hospitality
• Both the Pre-Departure Course and the Skills Pass are required for eligibility.

Structure:

• Additional online modules and assessments may be introduced depending on sector policies or legal frameworks.
• Sector-specific components form part of the Phase 2 interview.
• Modules and assessments are:
  • Managed by the sector’s responsible authority
  • Based on National Occupational Standards
  • Developed in alignment with Skills Pass Unit guidelines

Process and Implementation Timeline:

• The entire process is completed online via the Skills Pass Portal.
• This is followed by an in-person verification interview at a designated assessment centre worldwide.
• 5 January 2026: Pre-Departure Portal opened; applicants may begin the course.
• 1 March 2026: Identità starts verifying the Pre-Departure Course Certificates as part of the work permit process.

Cost:

• The Pre-Departure Course fee is €250.

Applications must be submitted through the below link:

https://skillspass.org.mt/

More information is available through the below link:

https://skillspass.org.mt/