Malta passport → Australia
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Australia?
Maltese passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Australia for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
What this means for your trip
- Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
- Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
- The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.
Australia at a glance
- Capital
- Canberra
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +61
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
AU27.0°S · 133.0°EPhoto: Erik W. Lyon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAustralia for other passports
- MaltaeTA90 days
IndiaeVisa
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Australia and New Zealand for Maltese passport holders
New ZealandeTA90 days
Common questions
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Australia?
Maltese passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Australia for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
How long can Maltese citizens stay in Australia?
Up to 90 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Maltese citizens get a visa on arrival in Australia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Maltese citizens visit without a visa?
158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Malta passport ranks #6 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Maltese citizens (edited 30 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Australia before you travel.