Malta - Licensing Requirements for Professional ServicesMalta - Licensing Requirements

Includes license requirements for key professional services that are open to U.S. service providers.

Last Published: 2/13/2019

The National Commission for Further and Higher Education (NCFHE) is the Maltese appointed body that also acts as the National Contact Point for the European Qualifications Framework.
The recognition of skills and qualifications acquired by EU citizens in EU Member States, including the corresponding recognition procedures and charges are, in accordance with article 165 of the TFEU, the responsibility of Member States. Similarly, recognition of skills and qualification earned in third countries is also a national responsibility.
However, the European Commission has initiatives to facilitate recognition procedures. For example, recognition of professional qualifications obtained in one Member State for the purposes of access and pursuit of regulated professions in another Member State is subject to Directive 2005/36.

Similarly, recognition of qualifications for academic purposes in the higher education sector, including school-leaving certificates is subject to the Lisbon Recognition Convention. The ENIC-NARIC network provides advice on (cross-border) recognition of these qualifications.Recognition in other cases is assessed and granted (or denied) by the receiving educational provider or employer. For them to be able to recognise skills and qualifications understanding of the level, content and quality is needed. The Commission currently explores the possibilities on how to better support these recognition decisions.
Please note Recognition of Professional Qualification.

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