Light Passenger Vehicle (8 passengers plus driver)

Light passenger transport vehicles are vehicles used for hire and reward that may carry up to eight passengers besides the driver. Such vehicles may be driven only by holders of a Driver Permit Tag issued by the Operations & Projects 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 Cab Driver;
Are in possession of a valid Category B driving licence issued by a European Union Member State, or exchanged in accordance with the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations, and have held such licence for at least two (2) years;
Have no more than six (6) penalty points on their driving licence at the time of application;
Have completed the specific LPTV driver course;
Are of good repute;
Are fluent in Maltese or English.

The requirement to have been driving by virtue of a Category B driving licence for at least two (2) years and to have no more than six (6) penalty points applies as from 29 July 2026, in accordance with Legal Notice 171 of 2026.

Applying for a new LPTV Driver permit

Applicants must submit:

Application Form: DPA13;
Copy of Identification: ID Card or Residence Card / Immigration Police Booklet;
Copy of Driving Licence: Valid Category B driving licence issued by a European Union Member State, or exchanged in accordance with the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations, held for at least two (2) years. Applicants must have no more than six (6) penalty points at the time of application;
Medical Certificate: DRV032;
Customer Care Course Certificate;
Criminal Record Certificates (local + foreign, if applicable);
Photo, applicable for holder of a driving licence issued by another EU Member State;
Fee: €17.50.

Third Country Nationals (TCNs) must also provide:

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

Applying to Renew an LPTV 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;
Fee: €12.

Third Country Nationals (TCNs) must also provide:

JobsPlus documentation showing “Cab Driver”;
Employer Declaration: DPA16 endorsed by a holder of a LPTS 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 (LPTV)

Processing of Personal Data

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

Page last updated on 29/07/2026