The Wild Birds Regulation Unit (WBRU) has advised that new applications for a General Trapping Licence are now open. Anyone who has turned 18 and is interested in sitting for the trapping examination is requested to visit one of the MaltaPost branches from Wednesday, the 4th of March to Wednesday, the 18th of March during opening hours.
The WBRU said that they must present their original identity card together with a colour copy of it, both front and back, complete and sign the form which will be provided to them on the spot by the post officer, and pay the €30 examination fee. If payment is made by cheque instead of cash, this should be made payable to the ‘Wild Birds Regulation Unit. ”Please retain the receipt of payment.”
”Applicants who are abroad or unable to apply in person at the post office on the above dates may send a trusted person to apply on their behalf. The person applying on behalf of the applicant must present their original identity card, as well as a colour copy of the applicant’s identity card (both front and back), and complete and sign the application form on behalf of the applicant,” the WBRU said.
It said that interested persons should apply within the time specified above. After the application period closes, applicants will be informed of the date, time and venue of the trapping examination by letter from the WBRU.
This notice does not apply to existing License holders.
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