Malta working holiday visa for Australia citizens

Working Holiday visa · verified against official sources, 13 July 2026

The short answer

Australia citizens aged 18–30 can get the Working Holiday visa and live and work in Malta for up to 12 months. It costs about Free (service fees only). Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

Free (service fees only)

Quota

No fixed quota

The conditions that matter

Aged 18–30; one-time, non-renewable
Comprehensive insurance; funds for initial stay

Apply on the official site Check all your options Packaged working holidays in Malta

Guidance only — youth-mobility rules, ages, quotas and fees change. Always confirm on the official government page before you book flights or apply.

Other countries open to Australia passports

United Kingdom — ages 18–35, up to 36 months Ireland — ages 18–35, up to 12 months Canada — ages 18–35, up to 24 months Japan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months South Korea — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Taiwan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months