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Malta Working Holiday Permit

15 facts quoted from the official source

For an Australian or New Zealand citizen aged 18 to 30 who has prior working-holiday authorisation and meets the programme's funds and insurance conditions.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
spouse, children
from the official record
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age MaxApplicants may be no older than thirty.
  • Age MinApplicants must be at least eighteen.
  • Financial means and return travelThe applicant must demonstrate sufficient funds for the stay.
  • Nationality or statusMalta currently operates working-holiday arrangements with Australia and New Zealand.
  • Passport Validity Months MinThe standard Temporary Permit documents require at least twelve months of passport validity.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation and registrationThe standard Temporary Permit documents require proof of qualifying accommodation.
Also stated by the source
  • Application After Entry Days MaxThe residence application must be made within ninety days of entry.
  • Eligibility summaryWorking Holiday applicants must have obtained an approval from the Maltese mission in their country of origin or from the Central Visa Unit. Applicants must be 18-30 years of age
  • Family members coveredThe working-holiday application requires a declaration that no spouse or children accompany the applicant.
  • Health Insurance Coverage Eur MinAt biometrics the applicant generally requires health insurance with at least EUR 100,000 coverage for the authorised stay.checked 2026-07-26
  • How and where to applyThe application is admissible only from a third country, lawful presence in another Member State, a valid Maltese permit or long-stay visa, or lawful visa-exempt presence in Malta.
  • Official source basisWorking Holiday applicants must have obtained an approval from the Maltese mission in their country of origin or from the Central Visa Unit. Applicants must be 18-30 years of age
  • Private Health Insurance Coverage Eur MinThe official programme guidance requires private health insurance with at least EUR 100,000 coverage.checked 2026-07-26
  • Report summaryWorking Holiday applicants must have obtained an approval from the Maltese mission in their country of origin or from the Central Visa Unit. Applicants must be 18-30 years of age
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildren
  • Family members coveredThe working-holiday application requires a declaration that no spouse or children accompany the applicant.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • FeeThe Temporary Permit application fee is EUR 50 per permit year.checked 2026-07-26
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Malta?
The official source states: For an Australian or New Zealand citizen aged 18 to 30 who has prior working-holiday authorisation and meets the programme's funds and insurance conditions.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant must demonstrate sufficient funds for the stay. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children.
04Do I need to show accommodation in Malta?
The official source states: The standard Temporary Permit documents require proof of qualifying accommodation.

Every answer is quoted from the official identita.gov.mt page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 15 points against the official source; 15 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source identita.gov.mtLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Malta government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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