French Embassy in Valletta
Embassy 
France Valletta, Malta
- Address
- Triq Melita 130, Valletta
- Website
- mt.ambafrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 4 September 2025
The French embassy in Valletta stands at Triq Melita 130, Valletta, in Valletta, the capital of Malta. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 with a midday break. Within 1 km there are 8 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the French embassy in Valletta
| Monday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Malta
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Feast of the Immaculate Conception
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Republic Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French embassy in Valletta is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 with a midday break.
France visa for Maltese citizens
MaltaFrance Visa-free France visa for citizens of Malta
FranceMalta Visa-free Malta visa for citizens of France
As Malta and France both belong to the European free movement area, Maltese citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for France.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 7 | 0 | – |
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 0 | – |
2025 figures: 4 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Valletta, and 2 visas were issued. Applications fell by 56% compared with 2024 (9).
France received the largest number of applications of the 3 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Malta.
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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Honorary Consulate of Romania in VallettaTriq Nofs-in-Nhar / South Street 60, Il-Belt Valletta
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Honorary Consulate of Canada in VallettaDemajo House, 103 Archbishop Street (Triq L-Arcisqof), Valletta VLT 09
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Honorary Consulate of Ecuador in VallettaTriq il-Fran 123, Il-Belt Valletta
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France’s other missions in Malta
The French embassy in Valletta is the only mission of France in Malta on record. Malta in turn has 11 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Valletta
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Valletta.
Address and contact
Address: Triq Melita 130, Valletta. The record for the French embassy in Valletta includes an official website.
When the French embassy in Valletta is closed
Expect the French embassy in Valletta to be shut on Feast of the Immaculate Conception (L-Immakulata Kunċizzjoni) on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and Republic Day (Jum ir-Repubblika) on Sunday 13 December 2026, and often on Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, a holiday in France.
Before visiting the French embassy in Valletta
Current procedures for the French embassy in Valletta, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Valletta
The French embassy in Valletta has 8 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Valletta?
The French embassy in Valletta is at Triq Melita 130, Valletta.
What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Valletta?
The French embassy in Valletta is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 with a midday break.
Is the French Embassy in Valletta open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French embassy in Valletta do not include Saturday.
When is the French Embassy in Valletta closed?
The French embassy in Valletta closes on Malta’s public holidays, the next being Feast of the Immaculate Conception (L-Immakulata Kunċizzjoni) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for France?
As Malta and France both belong to the European free movement area, Maltese citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for France.
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