Age
Australian citizens; one-time scheme.
References: AU-MT-COMPLETE
Australian passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Malta for Australians (2026)
Check the essential requirements, then follow the five stages to prepare your application and trip.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Confirm the current application form with the issuing authority. Ask about the annual quota and permitted study duration before applying.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30 inclusive at applicationLearn moreReferences: AU-MT-COMPLETE
- Length of stay
- Up to one year from entryLearn moreReferences: AU-MT-COMPLETE
- Initial funds
- Initial maintenance plus return travelLearn moreReferences: AU-MT-DECLARE AU-MT-COMPLETE
- Visa fee
- Visa fee waived; service charges extraLearn moreReferences: AU-MT-COMPLETE
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-MT-COMPLETE AU-MT-LIST
- Application dates and timing
- File at least six weeks before intended entryLearn moreReferences: AU-MT-LIST
- Language
- Application documents in EnglishLearn moreReferences: AU-MT-LIST
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-MT-COMPLETE AU-MT-DECLARE
- Work
- Incidental employment; registration responsibilities applyLearn moreReferences: AU-MT-DECLARE
Australia →MaltaWorking Holiday in Malta for Australians (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Non-renewable; comply with the dates actually granted.
References: AU-MT-COMPLETE
Initial funds
Declaration links initial resources to three months of Maltese minimum wage, without a numeric amount here. Do not calculate an unverified current wage threshold.
References: AU-MT-DECLARE AU-MT-COMPLETE
Visa fee
Provider charges remain payable.
References: AU-MT-COMPLETE
Annual quota
The inspected Maltese programme and checklist do not establish a current annual allocation.
References: AU-MT-COMPLETE AU-MT-LIST
Application dates and timing
Checklist lead time; this is not a promised decision time or annual opening.
References: AU-MT-LIST
Language
Checklist translation requirement; it does not establish a language-test score.
References: AU-MT-LIST
Explore language courses →Passport
Valid beyond the expected Maltese stay by more than 90 days.
References: AU-MT-COMPLETE
Insurance
Checklist requires Schengen-valid medical cover; programme additionally specifies liability and repatriation. Check both sets of benefits.
References: AU-MT-COMPLETE AU-MT-LIST
Documents and participation
Include bank statement, declaration and English translations where needed; use the current form supplied by the authority.
References: AU-MT-LIST
Step 2
Apply through the official route
Apply for Malta’s Australian Working Holiday national D visa through Identità’s instructed VFS route; selection of a centre follows the official service-location link.
- Check the one-time Australian eligibility conditions and identify the instructed VFS centre.
- Obtain the current form; gather police clearance, bank and itinerary evidence, insurance and signed declaration.
- Book through the official service link and submit the complete package at least six weeks before entry; allow for a possible interview.
- Review the issued visa dates and employment-registration instructions before travelling or accepting work.
Step 3
Read your approval and entry conditions
Read the entire approval notice: identity, dates, entry deadline and conditions. Keep it available offline. Do not assume the visa starts on your preferred date.
Step 4
Get ready for the trip
Keep departure funds separate from initial maintenance. Match insurance benefits to the checklist and declaration. Obtain the current application form directly from the issuing authority.
- Passport, visa and requested evidence accessible offline.
- Initial funds, insurance and departure costs checked separately.
- First accommodation and airport transport arranged.
Step 5
Start your Working Holiday
Observe the granted stay, complete applicable employment registration before work and report changed circumstances to Identità within seven days as the declaration requires.
Work
Declaration makes the applicant responsible for necessary employment registrations or licences. Obtain the applicable instructions before starting.
Study
No course-duration permission was established in these Australian programme documents. Confirm before enrolling.
Explore language courses →Language courses · commercial service
Plan a language course for your trip.
Through ViveCampus you can request language-course quotes with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. A personalized quote confirms available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
No course-duration permission was established in these Australian programme documents. Confirm before enrolling.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I renew this visa?
No; the Maltese programme describes a single non-renewable issue.
References: AU-MT-COMPLETE
Explore language courses →Is applying completely free?
The visa charge is waived, but the external provider can charge service fees.
References: AU-MT-COMPLETE
Can my dependants come on my application?
They need an independent basis for entry and their own application.
References: AU-MT-COMPLETE
What insurance amount should I prepare?
The January2026 checklist specifies EUR100000; also check the programme’s liability and full-stay requirements.
References: AU-MT-LIST AU-MT-COMPLETE
Is six weeks a processing guarantee?
No. It is the checklist’s minimum submission lead time.
References: AU-MT-LIST
Can I start work immediately?
The declaration places necessary registration and licensing responsibilities on you; obtain applicable instructions first.
References: AU-MT-DECLARE
Official sources
Research consulted: 17 October 2026. Check current requirements with the issuing authority before applying.
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
AU-MT-COMPLETE · Identità - Australian Working Holiday
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
AU-MT-LIST · Identità - January 2026 checklist
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.