What documents make up the checklist for the Malta Working Holiday Visa?

Mani Moreira
6 days ago
2 min read

Written by Volare | May 26, 2026

When preparing your application to travel to the Mediterranean, gathering the documentation neatly, orderly, and in the required formats is the definitive step to ensure the success of your request. Below, we detail all the formal requirements demanded for your file by the Identità agency.

Official checklist by nationality

The required documents vary slightly depending on your passport. Below, we detail the exact list for each country:

Applies to Australia:

Valid passport: Minimum validity required at the time of application.
Application form: Official document printed and signed.
Criminal Records: Official certificate issued by the country of residence, completed and signed.
Proof of solvency: Recent bank statement with sufficient funds (approx. 2,500 EUR).
Medical insurance: Mandatory coverage starting from the sixth month of residence (comprehensive coverage from the beginning is recommended).
Return ticket: Return ticket or demonstrable extra funds to acquire it before the visa expires.
Administrative fee (Fees): Proof of payment of the corresponding fee to VFS Global.

Applies to New Zealand:

Valid passport: Minimum validity required at the time of application.
Application form: Official document printed and signed.
Criminal Records: Official certificate issued by the country of residence, completed and signed.
Proof of solvency: Recent bank statement with sufficient funds (approx. 2,500 EUR).
Comprehensive medical insurance: Mandatory international coverage for 12 months.
Return ticket: Return ticket or demonstrable extra funds to acquire it before the visa expires.
Administrative fee (Fees): Proof of payment of the corresponding fee to VFS Global.

Applies to Japan:

Valid passport: Minimum validity required at the time of application.
Application form: Official document printed and signed.
Criminal Records: Official certificate issued by the country of residence, completed and signed.
Proof of solvency: Recent bank statement with sufficient funds (approx. 2,500 EUR).
Comprehensive medical insurance: Mandatory international coverage for 12 months.
Return ticket: Return ticket or demonstrable extra funds to acquire it before the visa expires.
Administrative fee (Fees): Proof of payment of the corresponding fee to VFS Global.
Official translations: Mandatory for any supporting document (financial, criminal, medical) not originally issued in English.

Order and presentation of the file

At a technical level, the correct collation and order of your financial and legal vouchers substantially accelerate the review at the document reception window. Presenting disorganized files or with low-quality photocopies is usually the main cause of administrative delays or returns by the government agency.

Therefore, carrying out a rigorous check of each physical sheet against the official requirements will give you the necessary security to face the in-person appointment and ensure that your application enters the system without observations that delay the process.

To ensure you have the appropriate support and the most detailed information at every step of your application, we recommend consulting the complete guide on Volare's Malta Working Holiday Visa (WHV).