Age
NZ citizen, first issuance, no criminal record; dependants need independent entry entitlement and separate applications.
References: NZ2-MT-PAGE
New Zealand passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Malta for New Zealanders (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.
Current NZ-specific operational D route, 2026 checklist and declaration established. No automatic production/factual approval.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30 inclusive at applicationLearn moreReferences: NZ2-MT-PAGE
- Length of stay
- Up to one year from entryLearn moreReferences: NZ2-MT-PAGE
- Initial funds
- Minimum-wage equivalent for first three monthsLearn moreReferences: NZ2-MT-DECLARATION
- Visa fee
- Visa fee waivedLearn moreReferences: NZ2-MT-PAGE
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ2-MT-PAGE
- Application dates and timing
- Lodge at least six weeks before intended entryLearn moreReferences: NZ2-MT-CHECKLIST
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ2-MT-CHECKLIST
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ2-MT-PAGE
- Work
- Incidental employment; registration/licensing is applicant’s responsibilityLearn moreReferences: NZ2-MT-DECLARATION
New Zealand →MaltaWorking Holiday in Malta for New Zealanders (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
NZ declaration gives maximum 365 days; individual grant remains subject to due diligence.
References: NZ2-MT-PAGE
Initial funds
NZ-specific signed declaration adds this to the page’s reasonable initial funds; no current wage conversion invented. Return ticket or its funds is separate.
References: NZ2-MT-DECLARATION
Visa fee
VFS service fees remain payable; obtain the actual local service total.
References: NZ2-MT-PAGE
Annual quota
The inspected Malta page and New Zealand checklist do not establish an annual allocation. No remaining-place information is provided here.
References: NZ2-MT-PAGE
Application dates and timing
January 2026 checklist instruction, not a processing guarantee or live appointment claim.
References: NZ2-MT-CHECKLIST
Language
No language test established. Documents must be in English with translations from the approved list where required.
References: NZ2-MT-CHECKLIST
Explore language courses →Passport
Use the complete intended stay when preparing passport validity.
References: NZ2-MT-PAGE
Insurance
January checklist requires Schengen-valid insurance for entire stay from first Schengen entry, hospital cover and identifying passport details; page additionally names liability and medical repatriation.
References: NZ2-MT-CHECKLIST
Documents and participation
Include insurance and signed NZ declaration. Itinerary preferably transits outside Schengen; use approved English translations where needed.
References: NZ2-MT-CHECKLIST
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Confirm the NZ conditions and locate an appointment through Identità’s Visa Extended Service/VFS.
- Prepare the January 2026 checklist and signed NZ declaration, including funds, criminal evidence and full insurance.
- Attend the selected VFS centre with complete documents at least six weeks before planned entry, paying applicable service charges.
- Await Identità’s decision/interview if requested; check visa validity before travel.
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
Prepare the first-three-month minimum-wage-equivalent budget plus departure travel. Match insurance to first Schengen entry and the full Malta stay; confirm study limits and any job-specific licensing.
- 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
Keep insurance and work incidental to the holiday. Notify Identità in writing of relevant changed circumstances within seven days of becoming aware, as the NZ declaration requires. Follow the issued visa and confirm any local registration steps.
Work
Do not assume the visa replaces occupational registration. No numerical employer limit established here.
Study
Current NZ page/declaration does not specify a numerical course limit; confirm before booking extended study.
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.
Current NZ page/declaration does not specify a numerical course limit; confirm before booking extended study.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply?
18–30 inclusive at application. NZ citizen, first issuance, no criminal record; dependants need independent entry entitlement and separate applications.
References: NZ2-MT-PAGE
Explore language courses →What funds must I declare?
Minimum-wage equivalent for first three months. NZ-specific signed declaration adds this to the page’s reasonable initial funds; no current wage conversion invented. Return ticket or its funds is separate.
References: NZ2-MT-DECLARATION
Is the visa free?
Visa fee waived. VFS service fees remain payable; obtain the actual local service total.
References: NZ2-MT-PAGE
How early must I lodge?
Lodge at least six weeks before intended entry. January 2026 checklist instruction, not a processing guarantee or live appointment claim.
References: NZ2-MT-CHECKLIST
What insurance is specified?
At least EUR 100,000 medical cover. January checklist requires Schengen-valid insurance for entire stay from first Schengen entry, hospital cover and identifying passport details; page additionally names liability and medical repatriation.
References: NZ2-MT-CHECKLIST
Does the visa replace professional registration?
Incidental employment; registration/licensing is applicant’s responsibility. Do not assume the visa replaces occupational registration. No numerical employer limit established here.
References: NZ2-MT-DECLARATION
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.
NZ2-MT-PAGE · Malta Identità · NZ WH
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
NZ2-MT-CHECKLIST · Malta · January 2026 WH checklist
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.