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Working Holiday Permit

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Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.

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Which nationalities and age range can participate?

The Working Holiday schemes with Australia and New Zealand are limited to applicants aged 18 to 30, who must obtain approval from a Maltese mission in their country of origin or from the Central Visa Unit.

See recorded sources
Limits of the record
  • The page does not state additional nationality, programme-quota or agreement requirements.
  • Identita Temporary Permit Policy, Working Holiday subsection
    Working 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 to benefit from a permit on this basis.
  • Australia one-time and non-renewable rule
    The Working Holiday Visa will be issued on a one-time, non-renewable basis.
  • Australia eligibility limitations
    - Intends primarily to spend holidays in Malta for a period of up to one (1) year from the date of entry; - Is between eighteen (18) and thirty (30) years of age both inclusive at the time of application for the said visa; - Is not accompanied by dependents unless those dependents are also entitled to enter Malta on their own grounds, and who would need to submit a separate application in this regard; - Possesses reasonable funds for his or her maintenance during the period of initial stay in Malta; - Holds medical and comprehensive insurance covering hospitalisation, liability and medical repatriation, which is to remain in force throughout the stay in Malta; - Possesses a valid biometric passport of Australia; the validity of which shall exceed ninety (90) days beyond the initial expected period of stay in Malta; - Submits a return travel ticket or sufficient funds with which to purchase such a ticket; - Intends to leave the Republic of Malta at the end of his or her stay; - Has not previously been issued the said visa;
  • New Zealand eligibility limitations
    - Intends primarily to spend holidays in Malta for a period of up to one (1) year from the date of entry; - Is between eighteen (18) and thirty (30) years of age both inclusive at the time of application for the said visa; - Is not accompanied by dependents unless those dependents are also entitled to enter Malta on their own grounds, and who would need to submit a separate application in this regard; - Possesses reasonable funds for his or her maintenance during the period of initial stay in Malta; - Holds medical and comprehensive insurance covering hospitalisation, liability and medical repatriation, which is to remain in force throughout the stay in Malta; - Possesses a valid biometric passport of New Zealand; the validity of which shall exceed ninety (90) days beyond the initial expected period of stay in Malta; - Submits a return travel ticket or sufficient funds with which to purchase such a ticket; - Intends to leave the Republic of Malta at the end of his or her stay; - Has not previously been issued the said visa;

What combination of travel, work, study or training does the programme permit?

Participants are primarily holidaying in Malta. The Working Holiday route is an employment permit; labour-market access is regulated through the applicable DIER or Jobsplus licence or authorisation. The official source does not state study or training limits.

See recorded sources
Limits of the record
  • The page does not set out every permitted occupation or working-hour condition.
  • Identita Temporary Permit Policy, Working Holiday subsection
    This is an employment permit and access to the labour market is regulated by the DIER or Jobsplus, as applicable through the license/authorisation issued.
  • Australia one-time and non-renewable rule
    The Working Holiday Visa will be issued on a one-time, non-renewable basis.
  • Australia eligibility limitations
    - Intends primarily to spend holidays in Malta for a period of up to one (1) year from the date of entry; - Is between eighteen (18) and thirty (30) years of age both inclusive at the time of application for the said visa; - Is not accompanied by dependents unless those dependents are also entitled to enter Malta on their own grounds, and who would need to submit a separate application in this regard; - Possesses reasonable funds for his or her maintenance during the period of initial stay in Malta; - Holds medical and comprehensive insurance covering hospitalisation, liability and medical repatriation, which is to remain in force throughout the stay in Malta; - Possesses a valid biometric passport of Australia; the validity of which shall exceed ninety (90) days beyond the initial expected period of stay in Malta; - Submits a return travel ticket or sufficient funds with which to purchase such a ticket; - Intends to leave the Republic of Malta at the end of his or her stay; - Has not previously been issued the said visa;
  • New Zealand eligibility limitations
    - Intends primarily to spend holidays in Malta for a period of up to one (1) year from the date of entry; - Is between eighteen (18) and thirty (30) years of age both inclusive at the time of application for the said visa; - Is not accompanied by dependents unless those dependents are also entitled to enter Malta on their own grounds, and who would need to submit a separate application in this regard; - Possesses reasonable funds for his or her maintenance during the period of initial stay in Malta; - Holds medical and comprehensive insurance covering hospitalisation, liability and medical repatriation, which is to remain in force throughout the stay in Malta; - Possesses a valid biometric passport of New Zealand; the validity of which shall exceed ninety (90) days beyond the initial expected period of stay in Malta; - Submits a return travel ticket or sufficient funds with which to purchase such a ticket; - Intends to leave the Republic of Malta at the end of his or her stay; - Has not previously been issued the said visa;

What are the defining limitations: quota, ballot, previous participation, employer limits, study limits or equivalent?

The Australia and New Zealand schemes are limited to applicants aged 18 to 30, primarily holidaying in Malta for up to one year, who have not previously been issued the visa. Dependants must qualify and apply independently. The Australian visa is expressly one-time and non-renewable. The official source does not state an annual quota, employer limit or study limit.

See recorded sources
Limits of the record
  • The official country pages do not state an annual quota, employer limit or study limit; the New Zealand page bars previous issuance but does not separately use the word non-renewable.
  • Australia one-time and non-renewable rule
    The Working Holiday Visa will be issued on a one-time, non-renewable basis.
  • Australia eligibility limitations
    - Intends primarily to spend holidays in Malta for a period of up to one (1) year from the date of entry; - Is between eighteen (18) and thirty (30) years of age both inclusive at the time of application for the said visa; - Is not accompanied by dependents unless those dependents are also entitled to enter Malta on their own grounds, and who would need to submit a separate application in this regard; - Possesses reasonable funds for his or her maintenance during the period of initial stay in Malta; - Holds medical and comprehensive insurance covering hospitalisation, liability and medical repatriation, which is to remain in force throughout the stay in Malta; - Possesses a valid biometric passport of Australia; the validity of which shall exceed ninety (90) days beyond the initial expected period of stay in Malta; - Submits a return travel ticket or sufficient funds with which to purchase such a ticket; - Intends to leave the Republic of Malta at the end of his or her stay; - Has not previously been issued the said visa;
  • New Zealand eligibility limitations
    - Intends primarily to spend holidays in Malta for a period of up to one (1) year from the date of entry; - Is between eighteen (18) and thirty (30) years of age both inclusive at the time of application for the said visa; - Is not accompanied by dependents unless those dependents are also entitled to enter Malta on their own grounds, and who would need to submit a separate application in this regard; - Possesses reasonable funds for his or her maintenance during the period of initial stay in Malta; - Holds medical and comprehensive insurance covering hospitalisation, liability and medical repatriation, which is to remain in force throughout the stay in Malta; - Possesses a valid biometric passport of New Zealand; the validity of which shall exceed ninety (90) days beyond the initial expected period of stay in Malta; - Submits a return travel ticket or sufficient funds with which to purchase such a ticket; - Intends to leave the Republic of Malta at the end of his or her stay; - Has not previously been issued the said visa;

What funds, insurance, onward travel or similar preparation is particularly important?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the required funds, insurance and return-travel preparation.

See recorded sources
Limits of the record
  • Not established: the correction failed a second independent check (NAO_RESPONDE: not_found is not honest: e38bfb30274ae3c0.txt and 30a705750b6f5432.txt list reasonable funds, medical and comprehensive insurance, a return ticket or funds, and a passport valid 90 days beyond the stay; this answers R4 and was left empty only because of the protected-range constraint.)

How long can the person stay, can the programme be extended or repeated, and what happens when it ends?

The Australia and New Zealand schemes cover applicants primarily holidaying in Malta for up to one year. The Australian visa is expressly one-time and non-renewable, and applicants must not previously have been issued the visa. Temporary permits are not automatically renewable and should not be renewed year upon year without reviewing the current circumstances of the permit holder. The official source does not state what happens when the programme ends.

See recorded sources
Limits of the record
  • The source does not state the length of stay for the Working Holiday Permit.
  • The source does not state whether the programme can be repeated.
  • The source does not state what happens when the programme ends.
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    the case: 1 Parent or parent-in-law assisting with child rearing/housekeeping Children under the age of 21 of the spouse/partner of the Sponsor The permit will not be extended beyond the Diplomat’s tenure in Malta, or beyond a period of 4 years, whichever is the shortest. Locally engaged TCNs with foreign missions in Malta are not eligible. Additional Supporting Documentations:   An official letter issued by the Mission in Malta including the details of the Diplomat and his dependant, the tenure of assignment in Malta and the details of accommodation of the dependant. Should the dependant be living in independent rented accommodation, the Proof of Accommodation delineated in Section D of this Policy is required. A copy of the Residence Document issued by the Maltese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Sponsor. Access to Employment:   A person issued a permit on this basis has no access to the labour market and gainful employment.   G. Non-Renewal and Revocation of Temporary Permits   This type of permit is not automatically renewable, nor should it be renewed year upon year without reviewing the current circumstances of the permit holder.   Such permit can be revoked for the same reasons as delineated in the standard terms and conditions, and any other infringement in violation of the Immigration Act. In addition, if a permit holder, is found working eit
  • Australia one-time and non-renewable rule
    The Working Holiday Visa will be issued on a one-time, non-renewable basis.
  • Australia eligibility limitations
    - Intends primarily to spend holidays in Malta for a period of up to one (1) year from the date of entry; - Is between eighteen (18) and thirty (30) years of age both inclusive at the time of application for the said visa; - Is not accompanied by dependents unless those dependents are also entitled to enter Malta on their own grounds, and who would need to submit a separate application in this regard; - Possesses reasonable funds for his or her maintenance during the period of initial stay in Malta; - Holds medical and comprehensive insurance covering hospitalisation, liability and medical repatriation, which is to remain in force throughout the stay in Malta; - Possesses a valid biometric passport of Australia; the validity of which shall exceed ninety (90) days beyond the initial expected period of stay in Malta; - Submits a return travel ticket or sufficient funds with which to purchase such a ticket; - Intends to leave the Republic of Malta at the end of his or her stay; - Has not previously been issued the said visa;
  • New Zealand eligibility limitations
    - Intends primarily to spend holidays in Malta for a period of up to one (1) year from the date of entry; - Is between eighteen (18) and thirty (30) years of age both inclusive at the time of application for the said visa; - Is not accompanied by dependents unless those dependents are also entitled to enter Malta on their own grounds, and who would need to submit a separate application in this regard; - Possesses reasonable funds for his or her maintenance during the period of initial stay in Malta; - Holds medical and comprehensive insurance covering hospitalisation, liability and medical repatriation, which is to remain in force throughout the stay in Malta; - Possesses a valid biometric passport of New Zealand; the validity of which shall exceed ninety (90) days beyond the initial expected period of stay in Malta; - Submits a return travel ticket or sufficient funds with which to purchase such a ticket; - Intends to leave the Republic of Malta at the end of his or her stay; - Has not previously been issued the said visa;

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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