Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Malta in Ponta Delgada helps Maltese nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Palácio José do Canto Jardim José do Canto, 9500-076 Ponta Delgada, Portugal |
| Telephone | +351 296 650 310 |
| maltaconsul.azores@gov.mt | |
| Head of Mission | António Augusto Athayde, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Palácio José do Canto Jardim José do Canto, 9500-076 Ponta Delgada.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Ponta Delgada do?
The honorary consul in Ponta Delgada is a volunteer representative of Malta, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026), the post is held by António Augusto Athayde. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Before travelling there, call +351 296 650 310 and e-mail maltaconsul.azores@gov.mt to check that someone is available.
Ponta Delgada lies in the Azores. The Maltese embassy is in Lisbon, on the mainland.
Which Maltese office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Maltese citizens are handled by the Maltese Embassy in Lisbon.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Portugal, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Good Friday, Corpus Christi and the Immaculate Conception (8 December) and on Malta’s national day (21 September). The Azores also observe their regional holiday on Whit Monday. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Embassy and consulates of Malta in Portugal
- Lisbon – Embassy of Malta
- Faro – Honorary Consulate
- Ponta Delgada – Honorary Consulate (this page)
FAQ: the Maltese honorary consul in Ponta Delgada
Where do I renew my Maltese passport if I live near Ponta Delgada?
Passport applications go to the Maltese Embassy in Lisbon; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Maltese honorary consul in Ponta Delgada?
By phone on +351 296 650 310 or by e-mail to maltaconsul.azores@gov.mt.
Who is the Maltese honorary consul in Ponta Delgada?
António Augusto Athayde, according to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026).
Do I need a visa for Malta with a Portuguese passport?
No. A valid Portuguese passport or citizen card is enough.
Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corpo Diplomático acreditado em Lisboa (July 2026), Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for Malta (Portal das Comunidades). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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