Updated: 17.09.2023
Any collective accommodation development requires a licence from the Malta Tourism Authority. Collective accommodation includes hotels, and other hotel-type accommodation establishments like apart-hotels, serviced apartments, hostels, guest houses, boutique hotels, tourist villages and other similar establishments as decreed by the Authority.
Applications
An application can be filed online by following the link: https://servizz.gov.mt/en/Pages/Culture-and-Leisure/Leisure/Tourism/WEB150/default.aspx
Chapter 409- Travel and Tourism Services Act- https://legislation.mt/eli/cap/409/eng
Subsidiary Legislation 409.04- Tourism accommodation establishments regulations: https://legislation.mt/eli/sl/409.4/eng
Documents needed with application
- To be provided to the Product Development Department (MTA)
- Copy of Identity Card (Both Sides)
- VAT Number
- Site Plan
- Photos of Site Plan
- Layout Plan of premises certified by an Architect
- Proof of Ownership of property/ If applicable Contract of Lease or Lands Department
- Police Conduct (If person applying has not resided in Malta for the last 5 years, the Police conduct from the country of origin is requested)
- Tourism Compliance Statement
- Project Developer or Operator Profile
- Marketing and Operations
To be provided to the Licensing Department (MTA) following the issuance of the Tourism Policy Compliance Certificate:
- Scanned copy of ID Card of Licensee;
- Curriculum Vitae of Licensee;
- Recent Police Conduct of Licensee;
- Copy of Full Memorandum & Articles of Association (if Applicant/Operator is a Body Corporate) or Deed of Partnership (if Applicant/Operator is a Partnership)
- Company Board Resolution appointing an Official Representative of the Company (if Applicant/Operator is a Body Corporate) or Partnership Resolution appointing an Official Representative of the Partnership (if Applicant/Operator is a Partnership)
- Scanned copy of ID Card of Operator (if applicable);
- Curriculum Vitae of Licensee; (if applicable);
- Recent Police Conduct of Licensee; (if applicable);
- Copy of Full Memorandum & Articles of Association (if Operator is a Company)
- Company Board Resolution appointing an Official Representative of the Company (if Operator is a Company)
- Copy of Approved PA Development Permit including Site Plan and Drawings showing establishment in RED;
- Architect’s Declaration stating that the establishment is compliant with PA Development Permit and Plans;
- Public Discharge Permit;
- Health Department/Food Safety Unit Clearance
- Swill Agreement
- Third-party Liability Insurance for a minimum of €250,000
Within forty-five (45) days from the date of receipt of a complete application, the Authority shall determine whether to issue a licence. This period may, prior to the expiry of the relevant period, be extended by the Authority for one period of not more than sixty (60) days. Such extension and the reasons behind it shall be notified to the applicant without delay.
Incomplete Application Forms
In the case of an incomplete application form, the Authority shall, without delay, inform the applicant of the need to supply any additional information or documentation, or of the need to conduct any interviews or inspection.
Nonetheless, when the Authority has not determined whether to issue a licence to an applicant, within the periods mentioned above, such applicant shall not be deemed, for all intents and purposes of law, to be licensed.
Means of Redress or Appeal
Any person who feels aggrieved by a decision of the Authority, as provided in article 14(1) of Chapter 409- Travel and Tourism Services Act, may appeal to the Tourism Appeals Board, on payment of the prescribed fee (applicable fees as per Legal Notice 409.05), within fifteen (15) days from the date the decision on which the appeal is entered is communicated to the person concerned. Tourism Appeals Board contacts and information can be found on https://tourismappealsboard.gov.mt.
Department Responsible: MTA Licensing Department/TSPD Unit
Contact Persons:
General Enquiries -
Tel: 22915000
Email: licencing.mta@visitmalta.com
Authority: Malta Tourism Authority