British High Commission
Malta

British High Commission Malta

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Whitehall Mansions, Ta’ Xbiex Seafront
Ta’ Xbiex
XBX 1026
Malta

Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only
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To call us 24/7 in an emergency or send us an online enquiry go to: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/malta/british-high-commission-malta

The High Commission is located in Whitehall Mansions along the Seafront in Ta’ Xbiex.

Opening hours

Consular section

Public access to the Consular Section is by appointment only.

To call us 24/7 in an emergency or send us an online enquiry please use our contact form.

Please note that our reception and consular staff cannot answer any passport or visa queries. Please visit the relevant websites for further information.

Access by public transport

Bus number 15, which runs between Valletta and Sliema, passes in front of the High Commission building in both directions.

Buses 13 and 14 will get you close to the High Commission when travelling from Sliema to Valletta. You will need to get off the bus in L-Abate Rigord Street, walk down the hill, turn to your left and keep walking until you reach Whitehall Mansions.

Visit the Transport Malta website for further information on bus routes.

Parking

Ample parking is available in front of the High Commission.

2025 public holidays

Our offices will be closed for the following public holidays in 2025:

Day	Holiday
Monday 10 February	Feast of St Paul’s Shipwreck
Wednesday 19 March	Feast of St Joseph
Monday 31 March	Freedom Day
Friday 18 April	Good Friday
Monday 21 April	Easter Monday
Thursday 1 May	Worker’s Day
Monday 30 June	Feast of St Peter and St Paul
Friday 15 August	Feast of Santa Maria Convoy
Monday 8 September	Victory Day
Monday 22 September	Independence Day
Monday 8 December	Immaculate Conception
Thursday 25 December	Christmas Day
Friday 26 December	Boxing Day

The British High Commission will also be closed on:

Thursday 1 January 2026

New Year’s Day