Age
18–30. Check this at the application stage. Age alone does not establish eligibility; residence and previous participation also matter.
References: COMP-MT
Japanese passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Malta for Japanese citizens (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.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30Learn moreReferences: COMP-MT
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: COMP-MT
- Initial funds
- Initial living funds and return ticket or funds for itLearn moreReferences: COMP-MT
- Visa fee
- No visa fee; external-provider charges are separateLearn moreReferences: COMP-MT
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-MT
- Application dates and timing
- Apply at least 6 weeks before entryLearn moreReferences: COMP-MT-2026-CHECKLIST
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-MT
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-MT
- Work
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-MT
Japan →MaltaWorking Holiday in Malta for Japanese citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Up to 12 months. This is the programme’s maximum. Read your actual permission for its end date; passport and insurance validity are separate checks.
References: COMP-MT
Initial funds
Initial living funds and return ticket or funds for it. Keep living-funds evidence separate from return or departure costs. This is not a complete trip budget. Check the official checklist for the accepted bank evidence and its issue date.
References: COMP-MT
Visa fee
No visa fee; external-provider charges are separate. Visa or permit charges are separate from insurance, translations and provider costs. Check the authority’s payment instructions before paying.
References: COMP-MT
Annual quota
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: COMP-MT
Application dates and timing
Apply at least 6 weeks before entry
References: COMP-MT-2026-CHECKLIST
Language
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: COMP-MT
Explore language courses →Passport
Valid at least 90 days after the intended stay. Check passport expiry separately from permit duration. If you renew, ask the authority how to keep the passport details on the application or permission consistent.
References: COMP-MT
Insurance
Whole stay; cover of at least EUR 100,000. An ordinary travel policy may not include every required item. Check exclusions, work-related cover and the start and end dates with the insurer.
References: COMP-MT-2026-CHECKLIST
Documents and participation
Residence-country criminal clearance, English documents and signed form
References: JP-MT-CHECKLIST-18
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Check Identità’s Japanese conditions and designated VFS route.
- Book filing at least 6 weeks before entry and prepare English documents.
- Provide funds, criminal clearance, full itinerary and insurance and attend the instructed identity check.
- After issuance, check visa dates and insurance from first Schengen entry.
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
Arrange full-stay EUR 100,000 cover from first Schengen entry. Include name and passport number and a benefits table if the certificate omits required details.
- 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
Enter in line with visa and insurance dates. Confirm detailed work and study conditions with the permission and authority.
Work
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
Study
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
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.
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a free visa mean filing costs nothing?
External-provider service charges remain payable.
References: JP-MT-18
Explore language courses →Can insurance start only on arrival in Malta?
The PDF requires cover from first Schengen entry for the full stay.
References: JP-MT-CHECKLIST-18
What must insurance evidence show?
Show name, passport number and required cover; attach the benefits table when needed.
References: JP-MT-CHECKLIST-18
Can I submit Japanese documents alone?
Documents must be in English; use the authorised translator list when translation is needed.
References: JP-MT-CHECKLIST-18
Is the final flight alone enough?
Provide the full itinerary with name, dates and all stops.
References: JP-MT-CHECKLIST-18
Official sources
Source check dates are listed individually below. Rules may change after a check; always confirm current requirements with the official government authority.
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-MT · Malta - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-MT-2026-CHECKLIST · Malta - 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.
JP-MT-18 · Malta Identità: Japanese Working Holiday application
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.