David Gomja

09/01/2026

Malta Pre-Departure Course Explained 🇲🇹 | Mandatory for Work Permit | Fee, Exam & Interview

if you are applying for your first Malta Single Work Permit, this Pre-Departure Course is mandatory 🇲🇹.

In this video, I explain the complete Malta Pre-Departure Course process including fees, Phase 1 online exams, Phase 2 VFS interview, course topics, Skills Pass (Tourism & Hospitality) and digital certification.

This video is especially helpful for Nepali candidates planning to work in Malta.

🔹 What is the Pre-Departure Course?

The Pre-Departure Course is the first compulsory step for anyone applying for their first work permit in Malta and who is not currently working in Malta.

💶 Course Fee: €245 + €5 (Phase 2 Interview Booking Fee)

🔹 Course Structure

✔️ Phase 1: Online exams (MCQ & True/False – 30 minutes each)
✔️ Phase 2: Physical interview at nearest VFS Centre

🔹 Topics Covered

📘 Living & Integrating in Malta (Topics 1–10)
📘 Rights, Obligations & Workplace Standards (Topics 11–15)

Lessons are provided online through Coursera, including videos, reading materials and mock tests.

🔹 Skills Pass – Tourism & Hospitality (If Required)

Mandatory for Tourism & Hospitality job applicants only
💶 Fee: €230 (including interview booking fee)
Includes online exams and in-person interview

🔹 Certification

After successful completion, candidates receive their digital certificate through Hyland, officially required for Malta employment processing.

08/01/2026

Malta Pre-Departure Course Explained 🇲🇹 | Mandatory for Work Permit | Fee, Exam & Interview

skillspass website: https://skillspass.org.mt/

pre departure course link: https://skillspass.org.mt/obtaining-t...

skillspass: https://tourism.skillspass.org.mt/

if you are applying for your first Malta Single Work Permit, this Pre-Departure Course is mandatory 🇲🇹.

In this video, I explain the complete Malta Pre-Departure Course process including fees, Phase 1 online exams, Phase 2 VFS interview, course topics, Skills Pass (Tourism & Hospitality) and digital certification.

This video is especially helpful for Nepali candidates planning to work in Malta.

🔹 What is the Pre-Departure Course?

The Pre-Departure Course is the first compulsory step for anyone applying for their first work permit in Malta and who is not currently working in Malta.

💶 Course Fee: €245 + €5 (Phase 2 Interview Booking Fee)

🔹 Course Structure

✔️ Phase 1: Online exams (MCQ & True/False – 30 minutes each)
✔️ Phase 2: Physical interview at nearest VFS Centre

🔹 Topics Covered

📘 Living & Integrating in Malta (Topics 1–10)
📘 Rights, Obligations & Workplace Standards (Topics 11–15)

Lessons are provided online through Coursera, including videos, reading materials and mock tests.

🔹 Skills Pass – Tourism & Hospitality (If Required)

Mandatory for Tourism & Hospitality job applicants only
💶 Fee: €230 (including interview booking fee)
Includes online exams and in-person interview

🔹 Certification

After successful completion, candidates receive their digital certificate through Hyland, officially required for Malta employment processing.









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06/01/2026

Malta Pre-Departure Course (Mandatory)

Who must do it?
✅ All candidates applying for their first single work permit in Malta

Fee:

€245 – Pre-Departure Course

€5 – Phase 2 Interview Booking Fee
👉 Total: €250

This course is compulsory and must be completed before travelling to Malta.

Programme Structure: Phase 1 & Phase 2

If you are not currently working in Malta, you must complete both phases.

PHASE 1: Online Examination

Completed online

Based only on the lessons you study

Each exam takes around 30 minutes

Question types: True/False & Multiple Choice

You must pass Phase 1 to book Phase 2

PHASE 2: Physical Interview (VFS)

Short in-person interview

Conducted at your nearest VFS Centre

Booking is done after passing Phase 1

Purpose:

Check understanding of the topics

Assess basic communication skills

Topics remain the same as Phase 1 (only exam method changes)

Course Content Details
Part 1: Living & Integrating in Malta (Topics 1–10)

This section helps candidates understand life in Malta before arrival.
Lessons are delivered online via Coursera with:

Videos

Reading materials

Optional mock tests

Topics include:

Introduction to Malta

Legal & Administrative Essentials

Social Norms & Daily Life

Accommodation & Cost of Living

Language & Communication

Health & Education

Transport & Waste Management

Inclusion & Community Life

Required Documents for Malta

Pre-Departure Checklist

📝 Exam:

Online exam (30 minutes)

Based on Topics 1–10

Part 2: Rights, Obligations & Workplace Standards (Topics 11–15)

This section explains how Maltese workplaces function and your rights & duties as a worker.

Topics include:
11. Workplace Culture & Expectations
12. Avoiding Exploitation & Knowing Your Rights
13. Basic Hygiene Standards
14. Basic Work Ethics
15. Labour Law & Workers’ Rights in Malta

📝 Exam:

Online exam (30 minutes)

True/False & Multiple Choice

Skills Pass – Tourism & Hospitality (If Applicable)

Who needs this?
✅ Candidates applying for tourism or hospitality jobs

Fee:

€230 (includes €5 Phase 2 Interview Booking Fee)
⚠️ Must be completed after the €245 Pre-Departure Course

Skills Pass Content

Focused on customer service and industry standards, including:

Online lessons & Coursera videos

Reading materials

Optional mock tests

Sector-specific online exam

Modules include:

Basic Customer Care

Maltese Tourism Product

📍 Additional Requirement:

Tourism & hospitality candidates must also attend an in-person interview after passing the online exams.

Important Summary (Quick Points)

✅ Mandatory for first-time Malta work permit applicants

✅ Two phases: Online Exam + VFS Interview

✅ Tourism/Hospitality workers need extra Skills Pass

❌ Without completing this, work permit process will not move forward

website: https://skillspass.org.mt/obtaining-the-skills-pass

06/01/2026

Christmas Celebration Vlog in Malta🎄✨ 🇳🇵🎄🇲🇹 Shris Tea Malta Nepali Christian Church

05/01/2026

🎉 2026 New Year’s in Malta 🇲🇹 | Travel, Food, Picnic & DanceWelcome to our New Year 2026 celebration in beautiful Malta! In this video, we explore how Ne...

04/01/2026

SALARY IN MALTA 2026 🇲🇹 - Explained in Nepali

02/01/2026

माल्टाको Work Permit / AIP (Approval in Principle) आएपछि अब के गर्ने भनेर अलमलमा हुनुहुन्छ? 🤔
यो भिडियोमा मैले AIP आएपछि Step-by-Step पूरा प्रक्रिया नेपालीमा स्पष्ट रूपमा बुझाएको छु।

🔹 यस भिडियोमा के छ?

✅ AIP आएपछि पहिलो स्टेप के हो?
✅ VFS Global Appointment कसरी लिने?
✅ Lease Agreement किन आवश्यक छ? 🏠
✅ File Preparation (Complete Documents List) 📂
✅ Malta Work Visa Processing Time ⏳

यो भिडियो Nepal to Malta Employment Visa को लागि Apply गर्ने सबै नेपाली दाजुभाइ-दिदीबहिनीहरूका लागि उपयोगी छ।

31/12/2025

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माल्टाको Work Permit / AIP (Approval in Principle) आएपछि अब के गर्ने भनेर अलमलमा हुनुहुन्छ? 🤔यो भिडियोमा मैले AIP आएपछि Step-by-Step पूरा प्रक्रिया न...

24/12/2025

My 2.5 Years Experience in Malta.

Welcome to the official YouTube channel of David Gomja! Originally from Nepal and now residing in Malta, David is passionate about sharing informative conten...

16/12/2025

Nepal to Malta Work Visa 2026 – Complete Process Explained (Solo Podcast)

In this solo podcast episode, I explain the complete Nepal to Malta Employment Visa process for 2026 in a simple and practical way.

Topics covered in this episode:
00:00 introduction but Very Important
02:40 how to come Malta and Ways from Nepal
19:25 how to work permit status
22:50 how to do vfs in Nepal for Malta Employment Visa (vfs appointment, documentations, lease agreement, travel insurances, itinerary ticket)
47:10 What you need to After you got Visa/Reject Visa
55:50 What you need to After you land in Malta.
1:00:28 Total Expenses to Come in Malta (Working Visa)

This episode is specially made for Nepali citizens planning to work in Malta in 2026.

Listen till the end to clearly understand the full process.

In this solo podcast episode, I explain the complete Nepal to Malta Employment Visa process for 2026 in a simple and practical way.Topics covered in this epi...