Updated: 11.09.2023
License to carry out the any or all of the following scuba diving services offered by a recreational diving service provider:
(a) training and education in recreational diving;
(b) organised and guided diving for certified divers;
(c) rental of diving equipment;
An application can be filed online by following the link:
https://servizz.gov.mt/en/Pages/Culture-and-Leisure/Leisure/Tourism/WEB149/default.aspx
Applicable Laws (Rights and Obligations)
Chapter 409- Travel and Tourism Services Act- https://legislation.mt/eli/cap/409/eng
Subsidiary Legislation 409.13- Recreational Diving Services Regulations https://legislation.mt/eli/sl/409.13/eng
Documents needed with application
Applicant Licensee
- Scanned copy of ID Card of Applicant Licensee (Individual or Official Representative);
- Curriculum Vitae of Applicant Licensee (Individual or Official Representative);
- Recent Police Conduct of Applicant Licensee (Individual or Official Representative);
- Copy of Full Memorandum & Articles of Association (if Applicant is a Body Corporate);
- Copy of Deed of Partnership (if Applicant is a Partnership);
- Company Board Resolution appointing an Official Representative of the Company (if Applicant is a Body Corporate)
- Partnership Resolution appointing an Official Representative of the Partnership (if Applicant is a Partnership)
Director of Diving (if nominated)
- Scanned copy of ID Card of DOD
- Recent Police Conduct of DOD
- Diving Doctor Certificate.
- Declaration of number of dives by new DOD (Minimum of 400 dives of which 300 in local waters)
- Qualifications of new DOD (Instructor’s certificate etc)
The Premises
- 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;
- Third-party Liability Insurance for a minimum of €250,000Fees
- See Subsidiary Legislation 409.05
Timeframes
- Submission of application: 0
- Vetting of application: 5 days
- Applicant will need to submit documents based on the specific application following initial vetting process: The amount of time in this period depends on the applicant and the time taken by the applicant to provide such docs.
- Inspection/Assessment:
- In such step, once again, the timeline is dependent on the applicant whether the standards are provided or not at the establishment. In the case that standards are not met then the applicant is asked to rectify, and process is paused.
- Approval: 10 Days
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://www.tourismappealsboard.com/
Department Responsible: MTA Licensing Department
Contact Persons:
General Enquiries -
Tel: 22915000
Email: licencing.mta@visitmalta.com
Authority: Malta Tourism Authority