Licenses & Applications - Important Notice
Kindly be advised that as of 31 December 2025, the Malta Tourism Authority will no longer accept licence payments through licences.gov.mt or Local Council Offices. This notice is being issued to ensure that all licence holders are fully informed of the discontinuation of these payment methods by the stated date. For further information, please contact us at licencing.mta@visitmalta.com or call 2291 5000.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Ensuring Quality
The Malta Tourism Authority is committed in fostering excellence in the tourism sector by upholding high standards through its licensing and application processes, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and trust for both operators and visitors alike.
Licensed Establishments
A list of currently-licensed establishments is available here.
Opening Hours & Support
Find out here about support offered during the application process as well as the opening hours of the Licensing Department.
Applications
As stipulated in Chapter 409 of the Laws of Malta, the Malta Tourism Authority is responsible for issuing licences for a number of operators in the field of travel and tourism.
For information about these applications, including documents required, applicable fees, method of payment, timeframes and to access the application form, you may find the relevant links below.