British High Commission in Valletta
High Commission 
United Kingdom Valletta, Malta
- Address
- Triq ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex, XBX 1026 Ta' Xbiex
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Victoria Busby Obe
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 28 August 2025
The British high commission in Valletta stands at Triq ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex, XBX 1026 Ta' Xbiex, in Valletta, the capital of Malta. It is listed as open 7 days a week. Within 1 km there are 8 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the British high commission in Valletta
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Malta
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Feast of the Immaculate Conception
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Republic Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British high commission in Valletta is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
United Kingdom visa for Maltese citizens
MaltaUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Malta
United KingdomMalta Visa-free, 90 days Malta visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Maltese citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British high commission in Valletta.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of the Netherlands in VallettaIx-Xatt Ta' Ta' Xbiex, XBX 1026 Ta' Xbiex
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Embassy of Spain in VallettaIx-Xatt Ta' Ta' Xbiex, XBX 1026 Ta' Xbiex
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Embassy of Germany in VallettaTa' Xbiex Seafront, XBX 1026 Ta' Xbiex
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Embassy of Greece in VallettaTriq ir-Rampa ta' Ta' Xbiex 6, Ta' Xbiex
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Embassy of Egypt in VallettaVjal Sir Temi Żammit 10, Ta' Xbiex
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Malta
The British high commission in Valletta is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Malta on record. Malta in turn has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
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Good to know
About the British high commission in Valletta
It appears in official lists as High Commission of the United Kingdom in Valletta. The head of mission on record is Victoria Busby Obe. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for the United Kingdom.
Address and contact
Address: Triq ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex, XBX 1026 Ta' Xbiex. The record for the British high commission in Valletta includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Malta
British citizens do not need a visa for Malta: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the British high commission in Valletta is closed
The next closures of the British high commission in Valletta for public holidays in Malta are Feast of the Immaculate Conception (L-Immakulata Kunċizzjoni) on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and Republic Day (Jum ir-Repubblika) on Sunday 13 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British high commission in Valletta
Current procedures for the British high commission in Valletta, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British high commission in Valletta
Within 1 km of the British high commission in Valletta there are 8 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British High Commission in Valletta?
The British high commission in Valletta is at Triq ix-Xatt ta' Xbiex, XBX 1026 Ta' Xbiex.
What are the opening hours of the British High Commission in Valletta?
The British high commission in Valletta is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British High Commission in Valletta open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British high commission in Valletta include Saturday.
When is the British High Commission in Valletta closed?
The British high commission 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 the United Kingdom.
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Maltese citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
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