Fitness advice

Six months of free gym for young people in Malta and Gozo

The government's Youth Fitness Support Scheme gives young people born between 2004 and 2009 who meet its rules a free six-month gym membership.

Apply on youthfitness.gov.mt See which gyms take part

Checked against the official pages on 23 October 2026. Maltafit is not part of the scheme.

Quick answers

Who can apply?
Born 2004 to 2009
Maltese or Gozitan, or holding a Maltese residence card as an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen. Full rules
What do I get?
6 months of gym
Membership at one participating gym in Malta or Gozo, given as a voucher with a QR code. Voucher rules
What does it cost?
Free
The scheme covers the membership fees for the first six months. It doesn't pay out cash or other services.
How do I apply?
Online, with your ID card
Enter your ID card number and document number, get a QR code, and have it scanned at the gym. Step by step

Who can apply

You were born in one of these years (1 January 2004 to 31 December 2009):

  • 2004
  • 2005
  • 2006
  • 2007
  • 2008
  • 2009

That means you turn 17 to 22 during 2026.

You also need to meet all of these:

  • You are Maltese or Gozitan, or you hold a Maltese residence card as a citizen of an EU, EEA or Swiss country.
  • You have not already benefited from the scheme this year.
  • You can show your ID card if asked.
  • You are medically fit for gym training.

One voucher per person.

How to apply, step by step

Have ready: your ID card number and its document number (Doc No.).

How long it takes: Servizz.gov lists one day to submit and one day to check your application.

  1. Go to youthfitness.gov.mt and press Apply now

    The button opens the scheme's application form. Open the official site

  2. Enter your ID card number and Doc No.

    Then press Apply.

  3. Get your QR code

    If you are eligible, the system creates a QR code. This is your voucher, and it is valid for six months from the day it is issued.

  4. Choose a gym that takes part

    Use the official find your nearest gym map. You can't switch gyms later, so compare first.

  5. Take the QR code to the gym

    The gym scans it and starts your membership. Each gym can have its own rules for starting a membership, so ask what they need.

Voucher rules

How long it lasts
Six months from the date it is issued. Expired vouchers are not extended, reissued or refunded.
What it pays for
Gym membership or access fees only. Not cash, and not other services.
Where you can use it
At participating gyms in Malta and Gozo.
Switching gyms
Not possible once a gym has redeemed your voucher.
Who can use it
Only you. It is personal and can't be transferred. Selling, copying or misusing it gets it cancelled and can bar you from future schemes.
Gym rules
Each gym can set its own terms for starting a membership, and you have to follow them.
Your data
Used only to run the scheme, and shared only where that needs it.

From the scheme's terms and conditions (PDF).

Choosing your gym

Your voucher stays with the first gym that redeems it, so it pays to pick well. Maltafit lists every gym on the islands with opening hours, ratings and how to get there. Not every gym takes part in the scheme, so check the official map before you go.

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Questions and answers

Is the gym membership really free?

Yes. The scheme gives six months of free gym membership. Servizz.gov describes it as covering the first six months of membership fees at a registered gym.

I was born in 2003 or 2010. Can I apply?

No. The terms say the scheme is for people born between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2009.

I'm not Maltese. Can I still apply?

The terms say applicants must be Maltese or Gozitan, or hold a Maltese residence card as a citizen of an EU, EEA or Swiss country.

I used the scheme before. Can I apply again?

Servizz.gov says you can apply as long as you have not already benefited from the scheme this year. The terms also say each eligible applicant may apply for one voucher only. If you've used it before, ask the scheme team before applying.

Can I change gym halfway through?

No. Once a gym has redeemed your voucher, you can't move it to another gym.

What happens if I don't use my voucher in time?

It expires six months after it was issued. Expired vouchers are not extended, reissued or refunded.

Is this the old Youth Physical Activity Support Scheme?

Servizz.gov describes the Youth Fitness Support Scheme as a re-launch of the Youth Physical Activity Support Scheme.

Who runs the scheme?

The Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation. The terms say it can change, suspend or end the scheme at any time, so check the official site before you apply.

Contact and sources

Questions about your application

Official pages

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