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Visas and Migration
Counter hours are 8.30 am to 12.00 noon, Monday to Friday.
Contact Us
Contact details for Visa Office.
Resumption of Australian Citizenship
Former Australian citizens who renounced their citizenship in order to retain their Maltese Citizenship may be able to resume their Australian citizenship under new legislation commenced on 1 July 2007.
Please note,
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there is no time limit for lodging your application;
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we suggest you have your application checked at the High Commission before you send it.
General information on the amendments is available from the Australian Citizenship website: http://www.citizenship.gov.au.
Further information can also be obtained by emailing the Australian High Commission at immigration.malta@dfat.gov.au, or alternatively, by calling the High Commission on +356 2133 8201.
Questions and answers on the resumption of Australian Citizenship can also be found here.
Important Notice
Visa and Citizenship by Descent Applications
From 1 September 2007, all visa applications and citizenship by descent applications for Maltese citizens and persons resident in Malta will be processed at the Australian Embassy in Berlin. Visa evidencing for Maltese citizens and residents will also be processed in Berlin.
Please note that the change of processing location will not affect your access to the provision of visa and citizenship information (including forms) which will continue to be provided through the Australian High Commission in Malta.
From 1 September 2007, if you have any queries relating to your migration or citizenship by descent application please email us at morehelp.berlin@dfat.gov.au and we will assist you with your enquiry.
Enquiries made prior to lodging an application should be directed to immigration.malta@dfat.gov.au
Electronic Travel Authorities and Electronic Visas
Maltese citizens are eligible for Electronic Travel Authorities (ETAs) for travel to Australia. ETAs can be obtained through travel agents or directly online.
Maltese citizens can also apply online for electronic visas (e-visas) under Student, Working Holiday Maker and Visitor (long stay) categories.
Further information on these visas is available on the following websites:
ETAs: www.eta.immi.gov.au
Electronic Visitor Visas: www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/676/apply-online.htm
Students: www.immi.gov.au/students/students/chooser/index.htm
Working Holiday Makers: www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-holiday/417/apply-online.htm
***Please note, Maltese citizens wishing to apply under the Working Holiday Maker scheme must apply ONLINE through the above website.
Applying for a Visa
Visa Types
Forms and Checklists
DIAC Client Service Charter