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Visas and Migration
***Important Information***
Changes to Information Services Provided to Clients Residing in Malta
Direct client information services at the Australian High Commission in Malta are no longer available.
Instead, clients have the option of contacting our Visa Office in Berlin or of ringing the London Contact Centre for information.
Visa and Citizenship by Descent Applications
Visa processing continues to be undertaken by DIAC’s online eVisa service, Onshore Processing Centres and the Visa Office at the Australian Embassy in Berlin. Visa evidencing for Maltese citizens and residents is also handled in Berlin.
From 1 October 2009, all citizenship by descent applications for nationals and residents of Malta will be processed at the Australian High Commission in London. All other information relating to citizenship will remain unchanged.
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 which commenced on 1 July 2007.
Please note, there is no time limit for lodging your application.
General information on the amendments is available from the Australian Citizenship website: http://www.citizenship.gov.au.
If you have any queries relating to your migration or citizenship by descent application, please email us at morehelp.berlin@dfat.gov.au for assistance.
Electronic Travel Authorities, eVisitors and Tourist e676 Visas
Maltese citizens are eligible for Electronic Travel Authorities (ETAs) for travel to Australia. ETAs can be obtained through travel agents and airlines.
Maltese citizens are also eligible for eVisitor which can be applied for online, as can electronic visas (e-visas) under Student, Working Holiday Maker and Tourist (long stay) categories.
Further information on these visas is available on the following websites:
ETAs: About ETAs.
eVisitor: About eVisitor.
Tourist e676: About tourist visas.
Students: Student visa options.
Working Holiday Makers: About Working Holiday visas.
***Please note, Maltese citizens wishing to apply under the Working Holiday Maker scheme must apply ONLINE through the above website.