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New Zealand visa requirements for Malta citizens (2026)

eTA / ETA required. Malta passport holders do not need a full visa for New Zealand, but must get an electronic travel authorization (ETA) online before travelling.

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VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

New Zealand ETA requirements for Malta citizens

Requirement
eTA / ETA required
Allowed stay
Per visa terms
Processing
Up to 72 hours

Documents needed

  • Passport valid 6+ months (the ETA is linked to this passport)
  • Email address and a payment card
  • Travel dates and first address
  • Sometimes a digital photo or a passport data-page scan

How Malta citizens apply for the New Zealand ETA

  1. Apply online before you book or at least a few days before you fly.
  2. Enter passport details exactly as printed, typos are the #1 reason for problems.
  3. Pay the fee and wait for approval by email.
  4. Travel with the same passport you applied with.

Official fees

ItemOfficial fee
NZeTA (website)NZD 23
NZeTA (app)NZD 17
International Visitor Levy (most visitors)NZD 100

Government fees only, from the official sources below. Visa centre or service fees, where they apply, are extra.

Easier alternatives for Malta passport holders

Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Malta passport than New Zealand, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
ChinaVisa-free30 days
ThailandVisa-free30 days

New Zealand at a glance for travellers

  • 61 of 198 passports can enter New Zealand without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Malta passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 147 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesImmigration NZ: paying the International Visitor Levy23 Oct 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesImmigration NZ: NZeTA23 Oct 2026
Official portalImmigration New Zealand23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, New Zealand entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Malta citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

Malta passport holders do not need a full visa for New Zealand, but must get an electronic travel authorization (ETA) online before travelling.

What documents do Malta passport holders need for New Zealand?

Passport valid 6+ months (the ETA is linked to this passport); Email address and a payment card; Travel dates and first address; Sometimes a digital photo or a passport data-page scan.

How long does the New Zealand ETA take for Malta passport holders?

Up to 72 hours. Apply well ahead of your trip. Rush processing is available with Visa and Trips.

How much does a New Zealand ETA cost with Visa and Trips?

From $64 per traveler, all-in. One total that includes the government fee and our service fee; the exact total is confirmed after we check your details, before you pay.

How do I apply for the New Zealand ETA with Visa and Trips?

Tap “Apply now”, enter your trip and passport details and upload your documents. A Visa and Trips specialist checks everything, files your application, emails you a confirmation with the estimated processing time and sends your ETA as soon as it is issued. You can follow your order on the tracking page.