The Embassy of China in Malta represents China in Malta and serves Chinese citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Karmnu Court, Lapsi Street, St. Julians STJ 1264, St Julian’s, Malta |
| Telephone | +356 2379 8803 +356 2379 8805 +356 2379 8804 |
| Emergency phone | +356 7773 9008 |
| Fax | +356 2379 8828 |
| chinaemb_mt@mfa.gov.cn | |
| Website | mt.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng |
| Head of Mission | Zhang Zuo, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 October |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
Hours shown: consular and visa section, according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026). Office hours: Monday to Friday 08:00–12:00 and 13:30–17:30; The consular and visa telephone (+356 2379 8805) is answered on weekdays 09:00–12:00 and 14:00–17:00. Closed on Chinese public holidays. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
About the Embassy of China in Malta
The ambassador is Zhang Zuo, who presented credentials on 8 October 2025, according to the Maltese order of precedence. St Julian’s lies about 3 km in a straight line from Valletta, and about 7 km from Malta International Airport in Luqa.
The Maltese Ministry for Foreign Affairs also lists: Economic and Commercial Office: 10 Oscar Testa Street, Attard ATD 1223, tel. +356 2143 3047, mt@mofcom.gov.cn; China Cultural Centre: 173 Melita Street, Valletta VLT 1127, tel. +356 2122 5055, maltaccc@gmail.com.
From the embassy’s website
Since 31 March 2025 Chinese visa applications in Malta are filled in online through the China Online Visa Processing System (consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA). According to the embassy, holders of ordinary Maltese passports can enter China without a visa for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family visits, exchanges or transit until 31 December 2026. The Economic and Commercial Counsellor’s Office has its own phone line (+356 2379 8804) and e-mail address (mt@mofcom.gov.cn).
Source: mt.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/lxwm (checked October 2026).
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Malta?
Citizens of China need a Schengen visa for short stays in Malta, as China is listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated version of 30 December 2025).
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Chinese sources:
Renewing a Chinese passport abroad
- Apply online through the “China Consular” (中国领事) app, then follow the instructions for mailing or for an in-person visit to give fingerprints
- Apply to the Chinese embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence, from within that country
- Scan of your passport’s personal data page (and of any endorsement pages)
- A recent front-facing photo with white background, taken within the last six months
- Proof of residence in the consular district may be requested (e.g. driving licence, utility or bank statement)
- Minors under 16: the guardian’s passport and proof of guardianship
Sources: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China – passport and travel document applications (official instructions) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Other consulates and embassies in St Julian’s
3 other countries are represented in St Julian’s: Estonia (honorary), Latvia (honorary), Seychelles (honorary).
Closing days
Malta has 14 public holidays: New Year’s Day (1 January), St Paul’s Shipwreck (10 February), St Joseph (19 March), Freedom Day (31 March), Good Friday, Workers’ Day (1 May), Sette Giugno (7 June), St Peter and St Paul (29 June), the Assumption (15 August), Victory Day (8 September), Independence Day (21 September), the Immaculate Conception (8 December), Republic Day (13 December) and Christmas Day (25 December). Holidays that fall on a weekend are not moved to a weekday; Good Friday 2027 is on 26 March. The embassy may also close on China’s national day (1 October).
Emergency assistance
Outside office hours, Chinese citizens can call the embassy’s emergency number +356 7773 9008, as listed by the Maltese Ministry for Foreign Affairs. In Malta, call 112 for the police, an ambulance or the fire service. Maltese citizens who need help in China can contact the Maltese embassy accredited to the country or the 24-hour line of the Maltese Ministry for Foreign Affairs (+356 2124 2191).
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of China in Malta
Does the Embassy of China in Malta have an emergency number?
Yes: +356 7773 9008, according to the diplomatic list of the Maltese Ministry for Foreign Affairs (4 August 2026).
Have you visited this office recently? Share your experience – for example the waiting time, how you got an appointment or which documents were asked for. Your tips help the next visitors and are published after review.
Details checked on 16 October 2026. Sources: official website of the embassy (checked October 2026), Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Malta – Foreign Diplomatic Representations accredited to Malta (updated 4 August 2026), Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated version of 30 December 2025), mt.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng.
Visitor experiences
No experiences have been shared yet. Have you visited the China Embassy Valletta? Your tips help other visitors.