The figures the official sector operational page publishes
The Tourism & Hospitality sector operational page walks candidates through registration as a numbered sequence, and states a cost at several of those steps. Quoting the figures we can state with confidence, in the order the official page presents them:
| What the official page says | Stated amount |
|---|---|
| “Step 2: Purchase the Pre-Departure Course” | €245 |
| “Step 4: Select Tourism and Hospitality Sector” | €230 |
| Booking the Phase 2 Interview, after Phase 1 confirmation | €250 |
| Each paid re-sit after the first free one | €100 |
| A 14-day extension to the 42-day Phase 1 window | €50 |
Why these figures are hard to add into one total — stated plainly, not reconciled
Taken at face value, the three core figures above (€245 + €230 + €250) sum to €705 — a total noticeably higher than the combined figures published elsewhere for the Pre-Departure-Course-plus-Skills-Pass pairing (around €475–€480, on the general Skills Pass FAQ and “obtaining the Skills Pass” pages). We re-fetched the €250 interview-booking quote directly, a second time, specifically to rule out a transcription error on our part — it reads exactly as published: “the candidate is invited to book a slot for the Phase 2 Interview and pay €250”.
We see at least three possible explanations — that the €250 restates one of the other figures under a different label, that it is a genuinely separate fee layered on top, or that the operational page itself contains an inconsistency — but the official materials don’t state which is correct, and AGENTS.md instructs this guide not to invent a reconciliation on their behalf. So we are presenting the figures exactly as published, naming the gap, and leaving the resolution to the official source and your own payment screen.
What this means practically: do not assume any of the figures above represents your final total. Read the exact amount shown on your own account’s payment screen at each step, and if it doesn’t match what you expected from this page or the official pages, ask Skills Pass directly before paying — rather than assuming either this guide or the official pages have the complete picture.
Re-sits, extensions, and what happens if something goes wrong
Official materials describe one free re-sit for failed exams, with subsequent re-sits available for purchase, all stated at €100 each. If you run out of time on the 42-day Phase 1 window, a 14-day extension is described as purchasable for €50. Neither of these figures appears to be in dispute across the sources we’ve checked — but as with everything on this page, your own account screen is the authoritative word on what you’ll actually be charged.
Where and how you pay
Every payment in this process happens on the official Skills Pass account application, as part of the sequence described on the registration page. Malta Skills Pass Guide does not collect, process, or forward any payment on your behalf, and never will. Treat any request to pay outside the official application — including anything that looks like it belongs to this guide — as a red flag, and verify directly with Skills Pass before acting on it.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the single most reliable figure on this page?
- The Pre-Departure Course component is consistently described, across official sources, as totalling €250 (€245 course fee plus a €5 booking fee) — and the sector operational page separately quotes "Step 2: Purchase the Pre-Departure Course (€245)". Beyond that, the Tourism & Hospitality-specific figures are where the published numbers stop adding up cleanly — see the breakdown below.
- Why does the €250 "Phase 2 Interview" payment look like it doesn't fit?
- Because, taken at face value, it would mean paying €245 (Pre-Departure Course) + €230 (sector selection) + €250 (interview booking) = €705 — a total well above any combined figure published elsewhere for this process. It's possible the €250 restates or overlaps with one of the other figures under a different label, or that the page itself contains an inconsistency. We re-checked the quote directly to rule out a misreading, and we are stating it exactly as published rather than guessing which interpretation is correct.
- What should I actually budget before I start?
- Treat every figure on this page as a published data point, not a guaranteed total — and treat your own account's payment screen, at the moment you're asked to pay, as the only figure that actually governs what you owe. If what you see there doesn't match any of the figures here, that's worth raising directly with Skills Pass before paying, not resolving by assumption.
Related guides
- How registration worksWhere each of these figures appears in the official step-by-step sequence, and what to check before you pay.
- Who needs the Skills PassConfirm the requirement — and therefore these costs — actually apply to your role before you budget for them.
- What Phase 1 and Phase 2 assessWhat the courses, assessments, and interview behind these fees actually involve.
Official sources for this page
- Skills Pass (opens in a new tab)
Official guidance on how to obtain the Skills Pass.
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- Skills Pass (opens in a new tab)
Official Skills Pass frequently asked questions.
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- Skills Pass (Tourism & Hospitality) (opens in a new tab)
Sector-specific Skills Pass operational details for tourism and hospitality.
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- Skills Pass (Tourism & Hospitality) (opens in a new tab)
Sector-specific Skills Pass frequently asked questions.
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