National Integration Support Centre (NISC)

Welcome to the National Integration Support Centre

The National Integration Support Centre (NISC) is an integration one-stop shop service designed to support the inclusion of newcomers in Malta by bringing together integration-related information, guidance, support services, and referrals under one roof.

The NISC is a key deliverable of Malta’s Integration Strategy and Action Plan 2025-2030 and aims to facilitate access to essential services and provide practical support to non-Maltese nationals residing in Malta. It is an initiative under the Supporting Pre-Integration Governance (SPRING) project co-funded by the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF).

NISC pilot services will be launched in July 2026, with further services offered progressively. Eligible service-users requiring any information, guidance, support accessing integration-related services, or assistance understanding procedures can contact the NISC team for assistance.

Eligibility Criteria

Service users must:

  • Be aged 18 or over; and
  • Hold a valid document issued by the Maltese authorities, namely:
    • Residence Permit; or
    • Asylum Seeker Document; or
    • Central Immigration Office (CIO) Document.

How Can We Support You?

NISC offers:

  • Information and orientation services
  • One-to-one guidance and support
  • Referrals to relevant services and agencies
  • Support in accessing public services
  • Assistance with integration-related procedures and social involvement
  • Personalised guidance based on individual needs

Areas of Support

NISC provides information, guidance, support, and referrals to mainstream services in connection with:

  • Documentation and residence-related matters
  • Employment and job-seeking services
  • Health services
  • Education and training opportunities
  • Social security and social benefits
  • Legal information and guidance
  • Victim support services
  • Housing-related information
  • Integration services and community participation
  • Other integration-related services

Service Channels

Support can be accessed through various channels:

Services may be provided directly by NISC staff through appointments, or through referrals to specialised entities, depending on individual needs.

NISC Contact Hours:

Day Hours Location
Monday
09:00 – 14:00
HRD, Paola
Tuesday
09:00 – 18:00
HRD, Paola
Wednesday
09:00 – 14:00
HRD, Paola
Thursday
09:00 – 14:00
HRD, Paola
Friday
09:00 – 14:00
HRD, Paola
Saturday
08:00 – 12:00
Servizz.gov hub in St Paul’s Bay

Human Rights Directorate (HRD)

Address

A3 Towers
Triq l-Arkata
Paola

servizz.gov Hub – St Paul’s Bay

Address

535, Triq San Pawl
St Paul’s Bay