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Diving

Recreational Dive Centre

Licence to carry out any or all of the following scuba diving services offered by a recreational diving service provider

Licence to carry out any or all of the following scuba diving services offered by a recreational diving service provider

training and education in recreational diving

organised and guided diving for certified divers

rental of diving equipment

An application can be filed manually at Malta Tourism Authority, Smart City, Malta.

Applicable Laws (Rights and Obligations)

Documents needed with application

Applicant Licensee

  • Copy of both sides of Identity Card (for Applicant);
  • Curriculum Vitae (for Applicant);
  • Recent Police Conduct (for Applicant);
  • Copy of Full Memorandum and Articles of Association (if Applicant is a Body Corporate) or Deed of Partnership (if Applicant is a Partnership);
  • Company Board Resolution appointing an Official Representative of the Company (if Applicant is a Body Corporate) or Partnership Resolution appointing an Official Representative of the Partnership (if Applicant is a Partnership);
  • Copy of the latest approved development permission issued by the Planning Authority related to the premises, including a copy of the approved drawings (site plan/plans/sections/elevations). The unit subject of this application needs to be clearly outlined on all the relevant drawings (in RED);
  • Architect’s Declaration stating that the establishment has been built and finished in compliance with the approved Planning Authority development permit and plans;
  • Adequate Third-Party Liability insurance (amounts of less than €240,000 will not be accepted).

Director of Diving (if nominated)

  • Copy of both sides of Identity Card;
  • Valid Instructor Level 2 Medical Certificate issued by a Hyperbaric Doctor;
  • Declaration of the number of dives (minimum of 400 dives, of which 300 are in local waters);
  • Valid Police Conduct;
  • Instructor Qualifications;
  • Signed declaration to the Authority that he/she has sufficient knowledge and competencies to fulfil his/her duties and responsibilities as Director of Diving.

Fees

See Subsidiary Legislation 409.05

Timeframes

  • Submission of application: 0
  • Vetting of application: 5 days: The applicant will need to submit documents based on the specific application following the 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.

All information related to the Tourism Appeals Board can be found here.