Maltese High Commission in Canberra
High Commission 
Malta Canberra, Australia
- Address
- Culgoa Circuit 38, 2606 Canberra
- Phone
- +61 2 6290 1724
- Website
- foreign.gov.mt
- Fax
- +61 2 6290 2453
Head of mission: Clifford Borg Marks
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Australian Foreign Affairs (DFAT) protocol list · Record last updated on 29 November 2024
At Culgoa Circuit 38, 2606 Canberra, the Maltese high commission in Canberra represents Malta towards Australia. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00. Within 1 km there are 34 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the Maltese high commission in Canberra
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Australia
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Malta
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Feast of the Immaculate Conception
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Republic Day
The Maltese high commission in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Malta visa for Australian citizens
AustraliaMalta Visa-free, 90 days Malta visa for citizens of Australia
MaltaAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of Malta
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Malta, for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 13 | 10 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 7 | 6 | 1 | – |
Malta’s visa offices in Australia, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 36 | 2.8% |
| Sydney | 24 | 8.3% |
| Canberra (this office) | 7 | – |
2025 figures: 7 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Malta’s embassy in Canberra, and 6 visas were issued. Applications fell by 46% compared with 2024 (13).
Malta issues Schengen visas at 3 locations in Australia; this office handled 10% of their 67 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Melbourne 2.8% and Sydney 8.3%. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in Australia, 3.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Malta’s rate worldwide was 38.4%. Malta received the 14th largest number of applications of the 22 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Australia.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Azerbaijan in CanberraMialli Place 5, 2606 Canberra
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High Commission of Kenya in CanberraCulgoa Circuit 43, Canberra
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Embassy of Vietnam in Canberra6 Timbarra Cres, O'MALLEY Australian Capital Territory 2606, Canberra
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Embassy of Kuwait in CanberraCallemonda Rise 5, Canberra
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Embassy of Iraq in Canberra48 Culgoa Circuit, Canberra
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Embassy of Georgia in CanberraKareelah Vista 28, Canberra
Malta’s other missions in Australia
- Consulate General of Malta in Sydney
Market Street 31, Sydney
- Consulate General of Malta in Melbourne
Little Collins Street 343, 3000 Melbourne
- Honorary Consulate of Malta in Red Hill
1 Cambridge Street, Red Hill QLD 4059
- Honorary Consulate of Malta in Cairns
Edge Hill QLD 4870, Cairns
All missions of Malta in Australia (5)
Besides the Maltese high commission in Canberra, Malta has 4 other missions in Australia. Consulates: Sydney and Melbourne. Honorary consulates: Red Hill and Cairns. Australia in turn has an embassy in Valletta.
Good to know
About the Maltese high commission in Canberra
It appears in official lists as High Commission of Malta in Canberra. It is headed by Clifford Borg Marks, according to the records. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for Malta.
Address and contact
Address: Culgoa Circuit 38, 2606 Canberra. The record for the Maltese high commission in Canberra includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Maltese citizens travelling to Australia
Maltese citizens do not need a visa for Australia, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
When the Maltese high commission in Canberra is closed
The Maltese high commission in Canberra closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Malta such as Feast of the Immaculate Conception (L-Immakulata Kunċizzjoni) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Before visiting the Maltese high commission in Canberra
Current procedures for the Maltese high commission in Canberra, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Maltese high commission in Canberra
Within 1 km of the Maltese high commission in Canberra there are 34 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Maltese High Commission in Canberra?
The Maltese high commission in Canberra is at Culgoa Circuit 38, 2606 Canberra.
What are the opening hours of the Maltese High Commission in Canberra?
The Maltese high commission in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Is the Maltese High Commission in Canberra open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Maltese high commission in Canberra do not include Saturday.
When is the Maltese High Commission in Canberra closed?
The Maltese high commission in Canberra closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Malta.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Malta?
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Malta, for stays of up to 90 days.
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