Parents Request for Temporary Travel Exemption from School

Last Updated: Friday 26 June 2026

Overview

Permission is required for students to travel during the scholastic year for trips which take over 15 scholastic days. Permission is granted only for trips of the following nature:

- for medical or other serious family reasons like funerals and weddings of close relatives.
- for cultural and educational trips.

What you'll get

Permission for students to travel abroad during the scholastic year (15+ scholastic days).

Eligibility

All compulsory school age students.

How to apply

Fill in the online form, print and sign it.

The application is to be filled in by the parents, and submitted in person by at least 1 parent to:

The Social Work Service
National School Support Services
Triq Gaetano Pace Forno
Ħamrun 

Together with travelling tickets, confirmation of school registration, and other relevent documentation to substantiate the request.

Timeline

Submission of Application

Vetting of Application

1 day

Assessment of Application

2 days

Approval of Application

1 day

Delivery of Service

5 days

Submit your application

Apply