Maltese Embassy in Tripoli, Libya
Embassy 
Malta Tripoli, Libya
- Address
- شارع بن عاشور, Tripoli
- Phone
- 021-3611181
- Website
- foreignandeu.gov.mt
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 2 December 2022
The Maltese embassy in Tripoli, Libya stands at شارع بن عاشور, Tripoli, in Tripoli, the capital of Libya. Within 1 km there are 23 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Libya
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Independence Day
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Revolution Day
Public holidays in Malta
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Feast of the Immaculate Conception
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Republic Day
Malta visa for Libyan citizens
LibyaMalta Visa required Malta visa for citizens of Libya
MaltaLibya e-Visa Libya visa for citizens of Malta
Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Malta. Check with the Maltese embassy in Tripoli, Libya whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,023 | 4,882 | 2,011 | 29.1% | 45.5% |
| 2024 | 8,479 | 6,051 | 2,020 | 24.9% | 63.1% |
| 2025 | 5,308 | 4,301 | 992 | 18.7% | 68.5% |
2025 figures: 5,308 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Malta’s embassy in Tripoli, and 4,301 visas were issued. 992 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 18.7%. The refusal rate fell by 6.2 points from 24.9% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 37% compared with 2024 (8,479).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 18.7% (2025) to 29.1% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Libya, 15.6% of applications were refused in 2025; Malta’s rate worldwide was 38.4%. Malta received the 3rd largest number of applications of the 4 Schengen states represented here.
68.5% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Libya.
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 Bulgaria in Tripoliشارع الجمهورية, Tripoli
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Embassy of Lebanon in Tripoliشارع بن عاشور, Tripoli
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Embassy of Syria in Tripoliشارع الجمهورية, Tripoli
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Embassy of Kuwait in Tripoliشارع بن عاشور, Tripoli
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Embassy of Yemen in Tripoliشارع أبي بن كعب, Tripoli
Malta’s other missions in Libya
The Maltese embassy in Tripoli, Libya is the only mission of Malta in Libya on record. Libya in turn has an embassy in Valletta.
Good to know
About the Maltese embassy in Tripoli, Libya
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Malta in Tripoli.
Address and contact
Address: شارع بن عاشور, Tripoli. The record for the Maltese embassy in Tripoli, Libya includes a phone number and an official website.
Maltese citizens travelling to Libya
Maltese citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
When the Maltese embassy in Tripoli, Libya is closed
Expect the Maltese embassy in Tripoli, Libya to be shut on Independence Day on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Revolution Day on Wednesday 17 February 2027, and often on Feast of the Immaculate Conception (L-Immakulata Kunċizzjoni) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, a holiday in Malta.
Before visiting the Maltese embassy in Tripoli, Libya
Current procedures for the Maltese embassy in Tripoli, Libya, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Maltese embassy in Tripoli, Libya
Within 1 km of the Maltese embassy in Tripoli, Libya there are 23 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Maltese Embassy in Tripoli, Libya?
The Maltese embassy in Tripoli, Libya is at شارع بن عاشور, Tripoli.
When is the Maltese Embassy in Tripoli, Libya closed?
The Maltese embassy in Tripoli, Libya closes on Libya’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Malta.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Malta?
Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Malta.
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