About British High Commission Malta
Ta’ Xbiex
XBX 1026
Malta
Telephone
(+356) 2323 0000 / +44 1908 51 6666
Use our contact form for consular enquiries, including on your rights after the UK’s exit from the EU:
www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-malta
The High Commission is located in Whitehall Mansions along the Seafront in Ta’ Xbiex.
Privacy notice
If you visit the British High Commission see our privacy notice for visitors which explains how we will process your data for security and public health management reasons.
Opening hours
Consular section
Open to visitors, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9am to 1pm (closed all day Wednesday). Due to COVID-19 precautions, visitors need to book an appointment before visiting the British High Commission.
Phone calls for consular assistance can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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.
The British High Commission will be closed for the following public holidays in 2022
| Day | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 10 February | Feast of St Paul’s Shipwreck |
| Thursday 31 March | Freedom Day |
| Friday 15 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 18 April | Easter Monday |
| Monday 2 May | May Day (UK) |
| Monday 6 June | Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee |
| Tuesday 7 June | Sette Giugno |
| Wednesday 29 June | Feast of St Peter and St Paul |
| Monday 15 August | Feast of Santa Maria Convoy |
| Thursday 8 September | Victory Day |
| Wednesday 21 September | Independence Day |
| Thursday 8 December | Feast of the Immaculate Conception |
| Tuesday 13 December | Republic Day |
The British High Commission will also be closed on:
| Monday 3 January | In lieu of New Year’s Day |
| Monday 26 December | To replace Sunday 25 December |
To contact us in emergencies, out-of-hours and during office closures please call +356 2323 0000.