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Everything you need to apply for, renew and stay compliant with a Malta Tourism Authority licence — in one place.

Important Notices

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Important Notice

New Online Licensing Application System Going Live

The Malta Tourism Authority’s new online Licensing Application System will go live on 19 August 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

STR Licence Validator Now Available

The MTA has launched the STR Licence Validator, a new online service that lets Short-Term Rental licence holders quickly and securely verify their STR registration number at validator.mta.com.mt.

Open the STR Licence Validator ↗

Important Notice

Licence Payments via licences.gov.mt and Local Council Offices Discontinued

As of 31 December 2025, the MTA no longer accepts licence payments through licences.gov.mt or Local Council Offices.

Email licencing.mta@visitmalta.com ↗

Important Notice

Update of Licence Holder Contact Details

MTA is updating its records. Licence holders will be contacted by SMS, email and letter to confirm or update their contact details via a secure link — this is mandatory.

Email licencing.mta@visitmalta.com ↗

Important Notice

Launch of MTA Client Portal — Access to Invoices and Payments

Invoice renewals will soon be issued. Use the new MTA Client Portal to view invoices and estimates, review your payment history and pay online.

Open the MTA Client Portal ↗

New Legislation

New Tourism Accommodation Regulations, 2026 — Private Accommodation (Short-Let & Resident Hosts)

The MTA has issued a circular on the new Tourism Accommodation Regulations, 2026 — updated licensing requirements, operational standards and regulatory obligations for short-let rented accommodation and resident hosts, effective 15 June 2026.

Read the full circular (PDF) ↗

New Legislation

New Tourism Accommodation Regulations, 2026 — Collective Accommodation

The MTA has issued a circular on the new Tourism Accommodation Regulations, 2026 — updated standards, operational requirements and application procedures for hotels, guest houses, hostels and other collective accommodation, effective 15 June 2026.

Read the full circular (PDF) ↗

Important Notice

New Licence Applications Temporarily Suspended on licence.mta.com.mt

Following the coming into force of the revised Tourism Accommodation Regulations (S.L. 409.24), new applications are not currently being accepted through licence.mta.com.mt.

View application requirements ↗

Verify a licence

Short-Term Rental Licence Validator

Check whether a short-term rental (STR) property holds a valid Malta Tourism Authority licence. Enter the licence number to view its status.

Open the STR Licence Validator

Legislation

Laws that govern tourism operations

The laws and subsidiary regulations that govern tourism operations in Malta — primarily the Malta Travel and Tourism Services Act (Chapter 409).

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Developments

Development applications

Guidance and approvals for new tourism developments, premises classifications and changes to licensed establishments.

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Applications

Licensing applications

Apply for or renew any Malta Tourism Authority licence. Every application with its required documents, fees and processing timeframes.

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Licences

Licensed establishments

The licence categories regulated by the Authority and the public register of establishments currently licensed across the Maltese Islands.

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Complaints

File a complaint

Report a concern about a licensed tourism establishment, or follow up on an existing case with the Authority's enforcement team.

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