Maltese Consulate General in Sydney
Consulate General 
Malta Sydney, Australia
- Address
- Market Street 31, Sydney
- Phone
- +61 2 9262 9500
- Website
- protocol.dfat.gov.au
- Fax
- +61 2 9264 4722
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Australian Foreign Affairs (DFAT) protocol list · Record last updated on 24 July 2020
At Market Street 31, Sydney, the Maltese consulate general in Sydney serves Maltese citizens and visitors; Malta’s embassy is in Canberra, about 253 km away. No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Malta, for stays of up to 90 days. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00 with a midday break.
Opening hours of the Maltese consulate general in Sydney
| Monday | 09:00–13:0014:00–16:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–13:0014:00–16:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–13:0014:00–16:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–13:0014:00–16:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–13:0014:00–16:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| 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 consulate general in Sydney is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00 with a midday break.
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 | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27 | 24 | 0 | 0.0% | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 18 | 18 | 0 | – | – |
| 2025 | 24 | 22 | 2 | 8.3% | 13.6% |
Malta’s visa offices in Australia, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 36 | 2.8% |
| Sydney (this office) | 24 | 8.3% |
| Canberra | 7 | – |
In 2025, Malta’s consulate general in Sydney received 24 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 22. 2 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 8.3%. Applications rose by 33% compared with 2024 (18).
Malta issues Schengen visas at 3 locations in Australia; this office handled 36% of their 67 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Melbourne 2.8%, which makes Sydney the highest of the group. 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.
Multiple-entry visas made up 13.6% of those issued. 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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Consulate General of Spain in SydneyMarket Street 31, 2000 Sydney
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Consulate General of France in SydneyMarket Street 31, Sydney
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Consulate General of Uruguay in SydneyMarket Street 44, Sydney
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Consulate General of Argentina in SydneyMarket Street 44, Sydney
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Consulate of Italy in SydneyMarket Street 44, Sydney
- Consulate General of Italy in Sydney
Market Street 44, Sydney
Malta’s other missions in Australia
- High Commission of Malta in Canberra
Culgoa Circuit 38, 2606 Canberra
- 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)
The Maltese embassy is in Canberra, about 253 km away. The Maltese consulate general in Sydney is one of 5 missions of Malta in Australia. Consulates: Melbourne. Honorary consulates: Red Hill and Cairns. Australia in turn has an embassy in Valletta.
Good to know
About the Maltese consulate general in Sydney
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Malta in Sydney. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Address and contact
Address: Market Street 31, Sydney. The record for the Maltese consulate general in Sydney includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Maltese citizens travelling to Australia
Before flying to Australia, Maltese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
When the Maltese consulate general in Sydney is closed
Expect the Maltese consulate general in Sydney to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on Feast of the Immaculate Conception (L-Immakulata Kunċizzjoni) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, a holiday in Malta.
Before visiting the Maltese consulate general in Sydney
Current procedures for the Maltese consulate general in Sydney, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Maltese consulate general in Sydney
Within 1 km of the Maltese consulate general in Sydney there are 32 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Maltese Consulate General in Sydney?
The Maltese consulate general in Sydney is at Market Street 31, Sydney.
What are the opening hours of the Maltese Consulate General in Sydney?
The Maltese consulate general in Sydney is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00 with a midday break.
Is the Maltese Consulate General in Sydney open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Maltese consulate general in Sydney do not include Saturday.
When is the Maltese Consulate General in Sydney closed?
The Maltese consulate general in Sydney 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.
Where is the Maltese embassy in Australia?
The Maltese embassy is in Canberra, about 253 km from the Maltese consulate general in Sydney.
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