The Temporary Access Card is issued to:
- Foreign media personnel who visit Malta on journalistic duties: a reference letter, and a valid press card have to be produced
- Freelancers / New applicants: Temporary Access Card is valid for a
maximum of 3 months or end of calendar year, whichever comes first, after which the applicant will have to produce reference letter/s from media houses and thus be able to apply for a DOI access card. Such temporary access card cannot be renewed beyond the 3 month period and will only be issued once.
This application form is to be accompanied by:
- LETTER OF REFERENCE by a registered editor or head of media organisation (applicable for foreign media personnel)
- One passport size photograph in jpeg, png or gif format. Maximum size : 1Mb. Recommended resolution: 480 x 640 pixels.
NOTE: A temporary access card is issued for the purpose of covering Government activities only. If a temporary access card is stolen, misplaced or otherwise rendered unusable, a replacement card will be issued upon completion of the appropriate
Replacement Form.