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Foreign nationals living in Australia who need a visa for a stay of up to 90 days in Malta or the Schengen area can lodge the application at the Maltese mission in their city. Long-stay national (D) visas are handled by Identita in Malta, not the missions.
Where to apply in Australia
Appointments required at the High Commission in Canberra and the Consulates-General in Sydney and Melbourne.
Canberra visa section communicates in writing only.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Malta.
How to apply
Book a visa appointment (Sydney: +61 2 9262 9500) | lodge the application and give biometrics in person | pay the visa fee in AUD by direct deposit (no cheques) at the exchange rate of the appointment date | apply no more than 6 months (9 for seafarers) and no later than 15 calendar days before travel
Documents you need
- Schengen C-visa application form
- Documents on the Schengen visa checklist (not itemised on the pages fetched)
- Biometrics collected at the appointment
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: visa fee in AUD at the exchange rate on the appointment date, non-refundable; amount not published on the pages fetched
Processing time: Some cases need consultation with other Schengen states, up to 7 days.
Good to know
Pages on missions.foreign.gov.mt show no date. Fee amount and checklist not shown.
Official sources
- missions.foreign.gov.mt/?p=9055
- missions.foreign.gov.mt/high-commissions/australia/consulate-genera…
- missions.foreign.gov.mt/high-commissions/australia/consulate-genera…
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Malta's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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