Can I get a police conduct certificate online in Malta?
Yes — today the conduct certificate is obtained most easily online, not by queuing. You can apply from kondotti.gov.mt (or the Kondotti app) with your eID, fill in a form and receive the certificate without leaving home. Anyone who prefers can still go in person to the Criminal Records Office in Market Street, Floriana, with a valid identity document. The fee is nominal — published at about €2.80 — with a small addition if you want it by post (standard or registered), and the certificate normally arrives within a few working days. The myth: that you must take a day off and wait in line in Floriana. That is no longer needed. The certificate reflects the conduct record held by the Malta Police and is often used by employers and for visas; apply early if you have a deadline for a job or a visa.
📋 The rules
- You can apply online at kondotti.gov.mt or the Kondotti app by logging in with your eID and filling in the form.
- Alternatively you go in person to the Criminal Records Office, Market Street, Floriana, with a valid identity document.
- The fee is nominal (published at about €2.80), with a small addition for standard or registered post.
- The certificate is normally issued within a few working days and reflects the conduct record held by the Police.
- Someone else can collect it with a signed letter of authorisation and the required documents if you cannot go yourself.
🔓 Exceptions
- Those living abroad can apply through a third party with a letter of authorisation and a copy of the passport, following the published procedure.
- The Maltese certificate covers only the record held in Malta; a foreign country may also ask for certificates from where you lived before.
- For use abroad you may also need an apostille or legalisation so the certificate is recognised.
⚠️ Penalties & fines
The certificate itself is a simple service, but what you do with it can carry serious legal weight. To alter or forge a conduct certificate, or use someone else's, is an offence of forgery of a document under the Criminal Code, with consequences far harsher than the nominal fee for the service. False information in the application can lead to refusal or proceedings. On the practical side, the content of the certificate can block a job or a visa if it shows relevant convictions, and there is no automatic "hiding" — so it is better to know what is on it before applying for a sensitive role. A late application can cost you an important deadline, because even though issue is usually quick, a job or travel will not wait. Keep your identity proof ready so there is no delay.
📎 Official sources
- Kondotti · online application for the conduct certificate →
- Servizz.gov.mt · Malta Certificate of Conduct →
- Malta Police Force · Criminal Records Office →
❓ Frequently asked
How do I get the conduct certificate?
The simplest way is online from kondotti.gov.mt with your eID or through the Kondotti app, where you fill in a form and receive the certificate without queuing. You can also go in person to the Criminal Records Office in Market Street, Floriana, with a valid identity document.
How much is it and how long does it take?
The fee is nominal — published at about €2.80 — and if you want it by post a small postage charge is added, standard or registered. The certificate normally arrives within a few working days, but apply early if you have a deadline for a job or a visa.
What does the certificate show?
The certificate reflects your conduct record as held by the Malta Police, and it is often used by employers and for visa purposes. The content depends on your record, and while certain matters may not appear, relevant convictions generally do show.
Can I send someone else to collect it for me?
Yes, if you cannot go yourself, another person can collect it with a letter of authorisation signed by you, along with the required documents such as a copy of your ID and the collector's. For those living abroad, similar requirements apply with a copy of the passport.
Does a Maltese certificate count for another country?
The Maltese certificate covers only the record held in Malta, so a foreign employer or country may also ask for a certificate from the other countries where you lived. If you want to use it abroad, you may also need an apostille or legalisation for it to be recognised.
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