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Malta Issues 5,000 Skills Passes: A New Era for Non-EU Hospitality Workers

19-Jan-2026


Malta Issues 5,000 Skills Passes

Angel Jobs Malta continues to support job seekers looking for opportunities in Malta’s tourism and hospitality sectors — two of the country’s fastest-growing industries. With thousands of international applicants seeking stable and long-term roles in hotels, restaurants, catering, and tourism services, the platform helps newcomers understand requirements, prepare documents, and apply for genuine, verified jobs across the sector. As the industry evolves, Angel Jobs Malta remains committed to guiding workers through every step of their employment journey.

This commitment is especially important as Malta’s hospitality industry has reached a major milestone. More than 5,000 non-EU hospitality workers have now obtained the Skills Pass through the newly introduced F.A.R. (Foreign Accredited Recognition) Initiative. This marks significant progress for both employers and international job seekers who want to build a career in Malta’s expanding tourism and hospitality sector.

The Skills Pass was launched to simplify the recruitment of foreign workers. It ensures that all incoming staff have:

  • Verified skills
  • Proper training
  • Essential experience to work safely and confidently in Malta

Recent updates show that the process is now far more efficient than expected, allowing thousands of applicants to prove their hospitality competencies more quickly.

Industry leaders are praising the initiative because it:

  • Improves workforce quality
  • Reduces processing times
  • Supports businesses facing urgent staffing needs

With tourism numbers increasing and hospitality remaining one of Malta’s busiest employment sectors, the Skills Pass is becoming a crucial tool in maintaining high service standards across hotels, restaurants, catering services and tourism operations.

For workers — especially those from non-EU countries — this development creates a clearer and more reliable pathway to employment. The Skills Pass provides certified proof of experience, increasing their chances of securing stable and long-term jobs in Malta.

As Malta prepares for another busy tourism season, the success of the Skills Pass programme shows the country’s commitment to building a skilled, professional and diverse hospitality workforce.

Angel Jobs Malta will continue to monitor updates and guide job seekers in finding new opportunities within Malta’s evolving labour market. 

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/article/5000-noneu-workers-hospitality-got-skills-pass-far-its.1104343