The High Commission of Malta in London is Malta’s diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom. Maltese nationals in the UK turn to it for passports and official documents. As both countries are members of the Commonwealth, the mission is called a High Commission and is headed by a High Commissioner rather than an ambassador.
Contact Details
| Address | London, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7292 4800 +44 20 7292 4827 |
| Fax | +44 20 7734 1831 |
| maltahighcommission.london@gov.mt | |
| Website | www.foreign.gov.mt |
| Head of Mission | Stephen Montefort, High Commissioner |
| National Day | 21 August |
Consular Section
| Telephone | +44 20 7292 4806 |
| Citizenship.london@gov.mt |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
Opening hours as published in the FCDO London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Please confirm before your visit, especially on UK bank holidays and Maltese public holidays.
Location of the High Commission
Before your visit
- Opening hours (FCDO list): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the mission’s website and bring originals with copies.
The high commission and its network in the UK
Stephen Montefort heads the high commission as high commissioner; the FCDO list gives 13 January 2025 as the start date. 10 diplomats and attachés are registered with the FCDO for this high commission. One honorary consulate supports Maltese citizens elsewhere in the UK.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Maltese passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Malta
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the mission’s website first.
Do British citizens need a visa for Malta?
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Malta (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Closing days
The high commission is normally closed on UK bank holidays and on Malta’s national day (21 August). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
Maltese nationals in urgent need of help can reach the high commission on +44 20 7292 4800. Missions can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
Diplomatic missions of Malta in the United Kingdom
Malta in the United Kingdom
- London – High Commission of Malta (this page)
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the High Commission of Malta in London
What are the opening hours of the Maltese High Commission in London?
According to the FCDO London Diplomatic List: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the high commissioner of Malta to the UK?
Stephen Montefort (High Commissioner), according to the London Diplomatic List of October 2026.
What is the difference between a high commission and an embassy?
None in practice: Commonwealth countries call their embassies in each other’s capitals high commissions, headed by high commissioners.
When is the Maltese national day?
The FCDO list gives 21 August for Malta; missions usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do British citizens need a visa for Malta?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Malta, www.foreign.gov.mt. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the high commission before your visit.
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