Third-country national workers
Your employer or HR representative opens the online case first. You then attend St Mary's for the medical requirements shown for your application.
Work Permit Health Screening · Malta
Work Permit Health Screening in Malta
St Mary's Medical Clinic in Mosta is an authorised clinic for work permit health screening in Malta. Under the online system introduced in May 2026, the employer or HR representative starts the application, and we complete the medical section and upload the required medical documentation.
SystemOnline applications
Started byEmployer / HR
MedicalCompleted by clinic
LocationMosta, Malta
Choose your route
Are you an applicant or an employer?
Jump to the section that applies to you. Both routes are set out below, each with its own process, requirements and pricing.
Individuals · Students · Family reunification
Work permit health screening for applicants
Which health screening do you need?
St Mary's can help with three common applicant routes. Work permit applications now use the online employer-led portal, while foreign students and family reunification applicants continue to use the current HPDP physical health-screening forms.
Studying in Malta for 3+ months
Foreign students aged 18+ studying in Malta for more than 3 months use the current student health-screening form, completed through a private clinic.
Family Reunification Scheme
TCNs applying under family reunification use the current HPDP family-reunification form. Requirements differ according to age and TB-risk history.
What to bring to your health screening
Bring the documents relevant to your application route. All medical and vaccination documentation submitted for health screening should be in English.
01
Identification
Bring your passport/identification and the details of the application or physical health-screening form that applies to you.
02
Vaccination records
Bring official vaccination records. For family reunification, records should be translated into English and hard copies are required where specified by HPDP.
03
Existing results
Bring any relevant blood-test or chest X-ray reports already requested for the application. Work-permit investigations must be carried out locally in Malta.
04
Your form / portal case
Work-permit applicants need the employer-opened online case. Students and family-reunification applicants should use the current HPDP physical form for their category.
Work permit health screening requirements by job
For first-time work permits, the current 2026 HPDP rules depend on occupation, sex, vaccination evidence and TB-risk history. We check the final requirement against your case.
Applicant / occupationCurrent requirementsRepeat screening
All work-permit applicantsMust demonstrate protection against Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio and receive one Polio/Diphtheria vaccine dose in Malta. Bring official vaccination records.Depends on job / TB risk
All female work-permit applicantsMMR immunity is mandatory regardless of occupation. Provide official MMR vaccination evidence or complete the necessary vaccination course in Malta. MMR immunity blood testing is no longer requested.Depends on job / TB risk
Doctors, dentists, nurses, midwives & professions complementary to medicineMMR is mandatory. Hepatitis B screening requires HBsAg before vaccination, plus proof/completion of the required Hepatitis B vaccination course.May require one repeat screening after 1 year
CarersMMR is mandatory. HBsAg must be performed before Hepatitis B vaccination, with proof/completion of the Hepatitis B course.May require one repeat screening after 1 year
Nannies & child carersMMR is mandatory in addition to the requirements applying to all applicants.May require one repeat screening after 1 year
Beauty / spa / massage therapists & tattooistsHBsAg before Hepatitis B vaccination plus proof/completion of Hepatitis B vaccination. Female applicants also require MMR.May require one repeat screening after 1 year
Food handlersThe employer must upload both sides of the Food Handler's card containing the QR code; the certificate alone is not accepted. General vaccination rules apply, including MMR for female applicants.May require one repeat screening after 1 year
Other jobsIncludes administrative, construction/manual, football, hairdressing/makeup, transport, cleaning/housekeeping, security, delivery and specified non-medical laboratory work. General Polio/Diphtheria requirements apply; female applicants also require MMR.Depends on TB-risk / renewal category
High / very-high TB-risk historyIf born in, or resident for 6+ months in, a currently listed high/very-high TB-risk country, a chest X-ray is required. For a first application it must be within 6 weeks of the application date.Very-high-risk criteria can trigger repeat screening
Vaccination evidence matters: where previous vaccination is claimed, official proof must be provided. Current HPDP guidance states that applicants who were never vaccinated, incompletely vaccinated or cannot provide records may need the relevant full vaccination course in Malta rather than a single booster.
Health screening for foreign students
Foreign students aged 18 or over studying in Malta for more than 3 months require health screening at a private clinic. Unlike work permits, this route currently uses the applicable HPDP student form.
Vaccines + TB assessment
Low-TB-risk students complete the vaccination section and attach their vaccination card. High/very-high-risk students additionally require a chest X-ray report.
Hepatitis B & C requirements
Healthcare-profession students require Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C testing/vaccination documentation. Current forms specify HBsAg and Hepatitis C antibody testing, with the vaccination card and blood results attached.
Chest X-ray
Students in the relevant TB-risk category must also complete the chest X-ray section and attach the report. The current healthcare-student form specifies a locally performed chest X-ray within 6 weeks.
Family reunification health screening
Family reunification screening is normally carried out once. Adults use the current HPDP physical health-screening form; requirements differ for low-risk and high/very-high-TB-risk applicants.
Vaccination requirements
Adults require Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio protection; Rubella is mandatory for females. If vaccination records are unavailable, current HPDP guidance requires the indicated booster dose.
Chest X-ray in Malta
Adults from the relevant TB-risk countries require a chest X-ray performed in Malta. Foreign chest X-ray reports are not accepted for this route.
Age-appropriate vaccination
Children require age-appropriate vaccination records including Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio. Rubella is mandatory for girls by age 13; MMR is used because Rubella vaccine is not available alone. Additional child screening is coordinated by the Health Screening Unit where applicable.
For high-risk family-reunification cases, adults first attend a private doctor/clinic to complete the form and required adult chest X-ray, then follow the HPDP Health Screening Unit appointment process. Bring translated vaccination records and the required hard-copy documentation.
St Mary's health screening prices
Our published core prices are shown below. Vaccines and blood investigations are charged according to what your specific screening route requires.
Medical & radiology
Chest X-Ray + papers signed€75
Chest X-Ray only€70
Medical papers only€20
Vaccines & investigations
Polio / Diphtheria vaccinationP.O.R.
MMR vaccinationP.O.R.
Hepatitis B vaccinationP.O.R.
HBsAg / Hepatitis C / other required blood testsP.O.R.
The total depends on your application type and what is already documented in your vaccination record. We do not automatically add tests that are not required for your category.
Frequently Asked Questions by Applicants about Health Screening
Practical information for work-permit applicants, students and family-reunification screening.
I'm applying for a work permit. Do I open the online case?
No. For work permits, your employer or HR representative initiates the online Health Screening application. You or your employer can then book your appointment with the authorised clinic.
I'm a student. Do I use the employer portal?
No. Foreign students use the current HPDP student health-screening form appropriate to general or healthcare studies. The screening is completed through a private clinic.
I'm applying for family reunification. Is it the same as a work permit?
No. Family reunification has its own HPDP forms and process. Adults attend a private doctor/clinic for the required medical form, while high-risk cases also follow the Health Screening Unit process.
Do I definitely need a chest X-ray?
No. It depends on your screening route and TB-risk history. Work-permit applicants with the specified high/very-high-risk history require one; student and family-reunification requirements also differ according to TB-risk category.
How much does health screening cost at St Mary's?
A chest X-ray with the medical papers signed is €75, a chest X-ray only is €70 and the medical papers only are €20. Vaccines and blood tests are priced on request, because they depend on your application route and what your vaccination record already shows.
Which health screening form do I need?
For a work permit there is no paper form to collect. Your employer opens the online application and uploads the signed Employee–Employer Declaration Consent Form and your passport biopage. Foreign students and family-reunification applicants use the current HPDP physical health-screening form for their category.
Should I bring vaccination records?
Yes. Bring official records. They are important for determining what is already documented and what vaccination may still be required. Family-reunification records should be translated into English as required by HPDP.
Companies & HR teams
Work permit health screening for employers
Starting the employee's application
The employer opens and manages the employee's online Health Screening application. Once the case is open, St Mary's completes the medical component.
Open the employee application
Sign in to the official Health Screening Portal using eID and create the application for the employee.
Upload the employer documents
Upload the signed Employee–Employer Declaration Consent Form and a clear passport biopage. Food-handler applications also require the relevant Food Handler's card documentation where requested by the portal.
Send the employee to St Mary's
Once the application is open, direct the employee to our Mosta clinic with identification, vaccination records and any relevant medical documentation.
How the work permit health screening process works
For HR teams, the key is getting the online application and documents in place first. The employee can then complete the medical requirements with St Mary's.
01 · Portal
Initiate
Create the employee's Health Screening case through the government portal.
02 · Documents
Upload
Add the required employer/employee declaration and identification documentation.
03 · Clinic
Refer to St Mary's
The employee attends us for the medical, vaccinations, investigations and imaging required for their case.
04 · Clearance
Complete the process
Our authorised doctor completes the medical section; the application then proceeds through the government clearance process.
Managing employee requirements
Different occupations can trigger different health-screening requirements. Rather than asking HR to interpret medical rules alone, St Mary's can review each employee's portal case and supporting records against the current requirements.
Different roles, different requirements
Healthcare, care work, food handling, beauty-related occupations and other employment categories can have different vaccination, investigation and renewal requirements.
Country history matters
Chest X-ray requirements depend on the current TB-risk criteria and the applicant's country/residence history. We verify this as part of the screening process.
Ask employees to bring evidence
Employees should bring official vaccination documentation so the clinic can determine what is already documented and what may still be required.
For companies sending multiple employees
Use St Mary's Clinic as a central health screening point for your workforce. Your HR team manages the government applications while we coordinate the medical side at our Mosta clinic.
Medical + investigations
Where applicable, employees can complete medical assessment, vaccinations, blood investigations and chest X-ray through St Mary's.
A clearer workflow
Send employees after their applications have been opened and provide them with the documentation they need to bring to the clinic.
Suitable for ongoing recruitment
Companies regularly employing third-country nationals can use the same clinic workflow for new employees as applications arise.
Health screening prices for your staff
Employees are charged the same published prices as individual applicants. A chest X-ray with papers signed is €75, a chest X-ray only is €70 and medical papers only are €20. Vaccines and blood investigations are priced according to what is actually required.
The final cost depends on the applicant's job category, vaccination records and whether a chest X-ray or blood investigation is required. Contact us with the applicant category for a tailored price.
Frequently Asked Questions by Employers about Health Screening
Questions HR teams commonly need answered before sending an employee for health screening.
Can the employee open the Health Screening application themselves?
The employer or HR representative initiates the government application. The employee then attends the clinic once the case is ready for the medical component.
Can we send several employees to St Mary's?
Yes. St Mary's can act as the medical screening point for multiple employees. Each employee still needs the appropriate individual application and documentation.
Does every employee need exactly the same tests?
No. Requirements can differ according to occupation, vaccination documentation and relevant TB-risk history. The clinic checks the individual case rather than applying one identical package to every employee.
What happens if an employee changes job category?
A different job category can affect health-screening requirements. The employer should submit the appropriate application and the employee's current requirements should be checked against the portal.
Other radiology services
Work permit health screening is part of the radiology department at St Mary's Clinic.
Arrange your health screening at St Mary's
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