A step-by-step guide to applying for the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) from Malta. The whole process takes under 10 minutes online.
Start Your ApplicationMalta is part of New Zealand's visa-waiver programme. Maltese passport holders do not need a traditional visitor visa — the NZeTA is the simpler, faster alternative. You can stay up to 90 days per visit for tourism, business, or transit purposes.
Malta is a small island nation in the central Mediterranean and a full EU member since 2004. Despite its size, Malta punches well above its weight internationally — with English as one of its two official languages, a strong Commonwealth connection, and a passport that provides excellent global travel access. New Zealand includes Malta in its NZeTA visa-waiver programme, reflecting the strong bilateral ties between the two nations and the trusted travel profile of Maltese passport holders. As fellow English-speaking nations with shared Commonwealth heritage, Malta and New Zealand enjoy a warm relationship that makes the NZeTA process particularly smooth for Maltese applicants.
The NZeTA is an electronic pre-travel authorisation linked to your Maltese passport. It is valid for two years and allows multiple entries into New Zealand, with a maximum stay of 90 days per visit. Permitted activities include tourism, sightseeing, business meetings and conferences, visiting friends and family, and transiting through New Zealand airports. Work and extended study are not covered by the NZeTA. The application is entirely online and can be completed in under 10 minutes from Valletta, Sliema, or anywhere else in Malta.
Complete your NZeTA application in under 10 minutes from anywhere in Malta.
Go to the online NZeTA application form. You can apply from any device — phone, tablet or computer — from anywhere in Malta.
Enter your Maltese passport details exactly as they appear. Double-check your name, passport number and expiry date carefully.
Answer the health and character declaration questions honestly. Most Maltese applicants receive quick approval without complications.
Pay securely online. The fee covers the NZeTA service charge and the IVL conservation and tourism levy required by New Zealand.
Your NZeTA approval arrives by email within 24–72 hours. Airlines verify it electronically at check-in — no printed copy is required.
Your NZeTA is tied to your specific Maltese passport number. A renewed passport requires a new NZeTA before travelling to New Zealand.
Apply well before your departure from Malta International Airport (MLA) to avoid last-minute stress. Allow extra time during peak travel seasons.
English is one of Malta's two official languages and is the primary language of New Zealand. Maltese travellers will find communication straightforward and the NZeTA application form fully accessible in English.
From Malta International Airport (MLA), travellers typically connect via Dubai (DXB) with Emirates or via Rome (FCO) with onward connections to Auckland. Total journey time is approximately 26 hours including layovers. Auckland International Airport (AKL) is New Zealand's main international entry point, with Christchurch (CHC) as a second gateway for South Island arrivals.
Malta uses the Euro (EUR), while New Zealand uses the New Zealand Dollar (NZD). You can exchange currency before departure or withdraw NZD at ATMs on arrival in New Zealand. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted across New Zealand, including in smaller towns, making it easy to manage your spending throughout your trip.
New Zealand's seasons are the reverse of Malta's. New Zealand summer runs from November to March — ideal for beaches, water sports, and hiking. Unlike Malta's very hot summer, New Zealand's summer temperatures are pleasantly warm rather than scorching. The South Island's fiords and mountains are spectacular year-round. New Zealand is approximately 11–12 hours ahead of Central European Time.