Maltese Embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City
Embassy 
Malta Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, United Arab Emirates
- Address
- Villa 31, Street 10, Almaqtaa Area, Bain Aljisreen, Abu Dhabi
- Phone
- +971 (0)2 444 8646
- Website
- foreignandeu.gov.mt
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 23 January 2023
The Maltese embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City stands at Villa 31, Street 10, Almaqtaa Area, Bain Aljisreen, Abu Dhabi, in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Within 1 km there are 2 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Malta
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Feast of the Immaculate Conception
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Republic Day
Malta visa for Emirati citizens
United Arab EmiratesMalta Visa-free, 90 days Malta visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
MaltaUnited Arab Emirates Visa-free, 90 days United Arab Emirates visa for citizens of Malta
No visa is needed by Emirati citizens for Malta, for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,274 | 1,217 | 265 | 17.8% | 23.8% |
| 2024 | 1,464 | 776 | 636 | 45.0% | 66.5% |
| 2025 | 164 | 155 | 7 | 4.3% | 94.8% |
Malta’s visa offices in the United Arab Emirates, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai City | 6,915 | 46.9% |
| Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City (this office) | 164 | 4.3% |
2025 figures: 164 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Malta’s embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, and 155 visas were issued. 7 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 4.3%. The refusal rate fell by 40.7 points from 45.0% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 89% compared with 2024 (1,464).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 4.3% (2025) to 45.0% (2024).
Malta issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in the United Arab Emirates; this office handled 2% of their 7,079 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Dubai City 46.9%, which makes Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City the lowest 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 the United Arab Emirates, 24.2% of applications were refused in 2025; Malta’s rate worldwide was 38.4%. Malta received the 14th largest number of applications of the 27 Schengen states represented here.
94.8% 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 the United Arab Emirates.
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 Costa Rica in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands CityVilla 136, Al Dheed Street, Abu Dhabi
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All embassies and consulates in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City (74)
Malta’s other missions in the United Arab Emirates
The Maltese embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City is the only mission of Malta in the United Arab Emirates on record. The United Arab Emirates has no mission in Malta on record.
Good to know
About the Maltese embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Malta in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City.
Address and contact
Address: Villa 31, Street 10, Almaqtaa Area, Bain Aljisreen, Abu Dhabi. The record for the Maltese embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City includes a phone number and an official website.
Maltese citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
Maltese citizens can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 90 days.
Before visiting the Maltese embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City
Current procedures for the Maltese embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Maltese embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City
Within 1 km of the Maltese embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City there are 2 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Maltese Embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City?
The Maltese embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City is at Villa 31, Street 10, Almaqtaa Area, Bain Aljisreen, Abu Dhabi.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Malta?
No visa is needed by Emirati citizens for Malta, for stays of up to 90 days.
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