A Letter Of Recommendation For A Friend is a widely-used document in Malta that serves as a personal testimony to support various applications and opportunities. It is typically used when an individual needs character reference support for job applications, academic admissions, residential tenancy, volunteer positions, or immigration purposes. The document must comply with Maltese legal requirements, particularly the Data Protection Act (Cap. 586) and EU GDPR regulations, ensuring personal information is handled appropriately. The letter should be written by someone who knows the subject well in a personal capacity but isn't a family member, providing honest, factual, and positive information about the person's character, reliability, and achievements. While maintaining its personal nature, the document should still maintain a level of professionalism and formality appropriate for its intended use.

1. Letter Header: Current date and formal letter formatting including writer's contact information

2. Salutation: Professional greeting to the recipient, if known, or 'To Whom It May Concern'

3. Introduction: Writer's introduction and establishment of relationship with the person being recommended

4. Nature of Relationship: Description of how long and in what capacity the writer has known the person

5. Character Assessment: Description of the person's positive qualities, personality traits, and character

6. Specific Examples: Concrete examples or anecdotes that demonstrate the stated qualities

7. Closing Statement: Strong endorsement and willingness to be contacted for further information

8. Signature Block: Professional closing, signature, and writer's name and contact information