Passenger Transport Vehicle (over 9 seats)

Passenger transport vehicles are vehicles used for hire and reward that may carry more than 9 passengers besides the driver. Such vehicles may be driven only by holders of a driver’s tag which is issued by the Projects & Operations Unit of Transport Malta to applicants who satisfy the following requirements:

In case of Maltese citizens - hold a valid Identity card;
In case of non-Maltese EU citizens - hold a valid residence permit;
In case of Third-Country Nationals (TCNs) - hold a valid residence permit and an employment licence as a Minibus Driver or Bus Driver;
Are in possession of a Category D1 or D driving licence;
Have attended the driver CPC course;
Are of good repute;
Are fluent in Maltese or English.

Applying for a new PTV Driver permit

Applicants must submit:

Application Form: DPA12;
Copy of Identification: ID Card or Residence Card / Immigration Police Booklet;
Copy of Driving Licence: Category D/D1 (or equivalent);
Medical Certificate: DRV032;
Driver CPC Course Certificate (in cases where there is no Code 95 present on the Driving Licence);
Criminal Record Certificates (local + foreign, if applicable);
Photo (does not apply for holders of a Driving Licence issued in Malta);
Boarding Ticket showing date of latest arrival into Malta (for non-EU driving licence holders);
Fee: €17.50.

Third Country Nationals (TCNs) must also provide:

JobsPlus documentation showing “Minibus Driver” or "Bus Driver";
Employer Declaration: DPA16 endorsed by a holder of a CPOL Operator Licence whose validity shall be later than 15 calendar days after the date of application for the tag.

Applying to Renew an PTV Driver Tag

Applicants must submit:

Application Form: DPA14;
Copy of Identification (Residence Card or valid interim document where applicable);
Copy of Driving Licence;
Medical Certificate: DRV032;
Local Police Conduct Certificate;
Boarding Ticket showing date of latest arrival into Malta (for non-EU driving licence holders);
Fee: €12.

Third Country Nationals (TCNs) must also provide:

JobsPlus documentation showing “Minibus Driver” or "Bus Driver";
Employer Declaration: DPA16 endorsed by a holder of a CPOL Operator Licence whose validity shall be later than 15 calendar days after the date of application for the tag.

Submitting of Applications

Filled in applications may be submitted in person in any of Transport Malta’s offices listed below:

Level 1, A3 Towers, Arcade Street, Paola, PLA1212
Level 0, Malta Transport Centre, Pantar Road, Ħal Lija, LJA2021
Licensing and Testing Services, Triq Enrico Mizzi, Victoria, Gozo

For the opening hours refer here.

More Information

For more information, refer to the following:

SOPT 01 - Standard Operating Procedure for Applications for New Driver Permit Tags (LPTV & PTV)
SOPT 02 - Standard Operating Procedure for Applications for Renewal of Driver Permit Tags (LPTV & PTV)
Driver Permit Tag – Operator Guide (PTV)

Processing of Personal Data

This Data Protection Privacy Notice shall apply to all personal data related to these licences.

Page last updated on 21/04/2026