About this visa
6 Things to Note when Applying for a Working Holiday Visa to Malta
This working holiday visa allows travelers from Australia and New Zealand to work and travel in Malta for up to one year.
Below, you will find more information about how to apply for this visa.
Participating countries
Malta has made Working Holiday visa agreements with the following 2 participating countries:
If you are a Citizen of Malta and are considering a Working Holiday experience in one of the participating countries above, contact the Embassy of the country in question for more information.
With this visa you can
This visa allows you to:
- Live in Malta for one year
- Work while traveling
- Study
- Re-enter Malta during the visa period
Conditions
- You must be aged between 18-30 years old (Both inclusive when applying)
- You must have a valid Australian / New Zealand passport
- You must not be accompanied by dependent children
- You must have a return ticket from Malta, or the sufficient funds to pay for this ticket
- You must be in good health
- You must have a travel insurance for your whole stay in Malta
Note: The visa conditions outlined above are subject to change without notice.
How to apply
- Collect the required documents (See the above visa conditions)
- Book an appointment at Malta High Commission in Canberra or the Consulates in Sydney/Melbourne
- Submit your visa application in person at the Embassy / Consulate
The immigration authority in Malta for processing Working Holiday visa's is Malta High Commission in Canberra, Australia.
Go to: Malta High Commission in Canberra, Australia
Visa quotas
There is a quota of 50 for New Zealand applicants per year.
Additional resources
Here are additional links and resources related to the Working Holiday visa in Malta. All resources are in English unless otherwise stated.
Diplomatic Offices in Australia
Malta High Commission, Canberra
38 Culgoa Cct, O’Malley ACT 2606
Consulate General in Sydney
10/31 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000
Consulate General in Melbourne
613/343 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Diplomatic office in New Zealand
Consulate General in Wellington
20 Tanera Crescent, Brooklyn, Wellington 6021
Need more help?
If you are seeking advice about Working Holiday visa's drop a comment below and we will be happy to answer any Working Holiday & Youth Mobility visa question you have! We are travellers too! 🙂
Hi I am currently living in Australia and wondering what jobs there are in offer in malta. Thank you
Hello, my partner and I are Australian citizens and fit the criteria however we are currently on the same visa (working holiday) in the Netherlands and would like to apply for this visa while we are in the Netherlands is that possible?
hi, can my australian 18 yo daughter apply for a working visa to work in malta? does the time spent in malta then count towards her 90/180 days in the Schengen area? thanks
Hi, I´m Jessica, I´m Argentinian and I have been living in Australia since March 2020, I´m with a Working Holiday Visa, this is my second year W&H visa. I would like to know If I could apply to this visa?
I am looking forward to your answer.
Can I apply for a working visa if I’m Australian and over 30 years old?
Hello,
Does this rule still stand given that travel is restricted and there are 100,000 Australian’s on the waitlist to go home?
I am currently in Berlin, Germany.
Thank you,
Liz
I am enquiring on behalf of a young Australian national who is interested in applying for a working holiday visa in Malta for a year. She is currently living in Spain. How does she apply from there?
Hi Claire,
Your young Australian friend must apply from Australia. She is not able to apply from Spain unfortunately.
Cheers,
Maria
Hi, I am Bangladesh citizen of 30 . I want to apply for Malta working holiday visa , could you help me how to apply. And what type documents needed . Please suggest me .
Hi Shimul,
Unfortunately, there is no working holiday visa agreement between Bangladesh and Malta.
Instead, I would recommend you to apply for a work visa in Malta. You can apply for this visa via work visa specialists. https://shieldgeo.com/malta-immigration-and-work-permits/#:~:text=Work%20permits%20in%20Malta%20are,work%20permit%20once%20in%20Malta.
Cheers
Maria
Hello, I am a Hong Kong citizen. 30years old and would love to apply for working holiday in Malta. Could you please advise me any ways to get application for the visa ?
Hi Yeung,
Unfortunately, there is no working holiday visa agreement between Hong Kong and Malta. You can use our visa finder to see what other countries you are eligible to apply to for the working holiday visa here – https://34.82.76.252/visa-finder/
Cheers
Maria
Hello. I m from Argentina and would like to apply for the working&holiday visa and be advised of the papers I need for that. Tks
Belen
Hi Belen,
Unfortunately, there is no working holiday visa agreement between Argentina and Malta. You can use our visa finder to see what other countries you are eligible to apply to for the working holiday visa here – https://34.82.76.252/visa-finder/
Cheers
Maria
Hi, Iam Nepalese citizen of 30 . I want to apply for Malta working holiday visa , could you help me how to apply. And what type documents needed . Please suggest me .
Hi Som,
Unfortunately, there is no working holiday visa agreement between Nepal and Malta.
Instead, I would recommend you to apply for a work visa in Malta. You can apply for this visa via work visa specialists. https://shieldgeo.com/malta-immigration-and-work-permits/#:~:text=Work%20permits%20in%20Malta%20are,work%20permit%20once%20in%20Malta