Maltese Embassy in Riyadh
Embassy 
Malta Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Address
- العباس الرشيدي 7733, Riyadh
- Phone
- +966 11 463 2345
- Website
- foreignandeu.gov.mt
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 12 March 2022
Malta’s embassy to Saudi Arabia is in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, at العباس الرشيدي 7733, Riyadh. Office hours are 5 days a week, 09:00–16:00. Within 1 km there are 3 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the Maltese embassy in Riyadh
| Monday | 09:00–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–16:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 09:00–16:00 |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Malta
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Feast of the Immaculate Conception
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Republic Day
The Maltese embassy in Riyadh is listed as open 5 days a week, 09:00–16:00. It opens on Sunday but not on Saturday.
Malta visa for Saudi citizens
Saudi ArabiaMalta Visa required Malta visa for citizens of Saudi Arabia
MaltaSaudi Arabia Visa on arrival Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of Malta
Malta requires Saudi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the Maltese embassy in Riyadh 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 | 680 | 579 | 68 | 10.5% | 82.4% |
| 2024 | 682 | 538 | 116 | 17.7% | 91.8% |
| 2025 | 621 | 508 | 106 | 17.2% | 89.4% |
2025 figures: 621 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Malta’s embassy in Riyadh, and 508 visas were issued. 106 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 17.2%. That is barely different from 2024 (17.7%). Applications fell by 9% compared with 2024 (682).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 10.5% (2023) to 17.7% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Saudi Arabia, 5.2% of applications were refused in 2025; Malta’s rate worldwide was 38.4%. Malta received the 17th largest number of applications of the 20 Schengen states represented here.
89.4% 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 Saudi Arabia.
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 Portugal in Riyadhالأمير فيصل بن سعد بن عبدالرحمن 56, Riyadh
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Embassy of Cyprus in Riyadhالأمير فيصل بن سعد بن عبدالرحمن, Riyadh
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Embassy of Georgia in RiyadhPrince Faisal Bin Saad Bin Abdulrahman st. N 60, Riyadh
Malta’s other missions in Saudi Arabia
The Maltese embassy in Riyadh is the only mission of Malta in Saudi Arabia on record. Saudi Arabia has no mission in Malta on record.
Good to know
About the Maltese embassy in Riyadh
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Malta in Riyadh.
Address and contact
Address: العباس الرشيدي 7733, Riyadh. The record for the Maltese embassy in Riyadh includes a phone number and an official website.
Maltese citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
Maltese citizens receive their visa for Saudi Arabia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Before visiting the Maltese embassy in Riyadh
Current procedures for the Maltese embassy in Riyadh, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Maltese embassy in Riyadh
Within 1 km of the Maltese embassy in Riyadh there are 3 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Maltese Embassy in Riyadh?
The Maltese embassy in Riyadh is at العباس الرشيدي 7733, Riyadh.
What are the opening hours of the Maltese Embassy in Riyadh?
The Maltese embassy in Riyadh is listed as open 5 days a week, 09:00–16:00.
Is the Maltese Embassy in Riyadh open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Maltese embassy in Riyadh do not include Saturday, although it opens on Sunday.
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Malta?
Malta requires Saudi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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