Diplomatic representation of Malta in Canada
Malta High Commission in Ottawa
The High Commission of the Republic of Malta in Ottawa represents Malta in Canada and provides citizenship, civil-registration, legalisation and other consular services by appointment.
Contact details
Contact the Malta High Commission in Ottawa
The High Commission of the Republic of Malta is located on Slater Street in downtown Ottawa.
Appointment required: The High Commission is open to the public by prior appointment. Call or email the mission before visiting for a consular service.
High Commission location
Where is the Malta High Commission in Ottawa?
The High Commission of Malta is located at 275 Slater Street in downtown Ottawa.
The official address is 275 Slater Street, Suite 401, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H9, Canada.
Visitors should arrange an appointment with the High Commission before travelling to the mission.
About the mission
About the Malta High Commission in Ottawa
The High Commission of the Republic of Malta in Ottawa is Malta’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
Malta and Canada established diplomatic relations on December 21, 1964. Both countries are members of the Commonwealth and cooperate through international organisations including the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.
Malta established its resident High Commission in Ottawa in 2024. Mark A. Pace became Malta’s first resident High Commissioner to Canada and presented his credentials on April 30, 2024.
The High Commission represents Malta in its official relations with Canada and works alongside Malta’s wider consular network in the country, including the Consulate General in Toronto and honorary consular representation.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The High Commission provides a range of administrative and consular services for Maltese citizens and other eligible applicants.
Citizenship
Applicants interested in acquiring Maltese citizenship can obtain guidance on the applicable citizenship procedures and eligibility requirements. Citizenship applications are governed by the responsible Maltese authorities.
Registration of life events
Birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates can be submitted through the High Commission for registration in Malta, subject to the applicable documentary requirements.
Legalisation
The High Commission provides information about legalisation services. Apostilles themselves are issued by the responsible authority at Malta’s Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade.
Authentication of documents
The High Commission can authenticate eligible official stamps or seals issued by the Maltese Government.
Certified copies
The High Commission can certify true copies of eligible Maltese documents.
Oaths and affidavits
The mission can administer eligible oaths and affidavits when the applicable consular requirements are met.
Powers of attorney
The High Commission can provide eligible power-of-attorney services and guidance concerning the required documentation.
Witnessing signatures
The High Commission can witness signatures on eligible documents when the applicable identity and consular requirements are satisfied.
Life-event documents: The High Commission states that only original and appropriately apostilled or legalised birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates can be registered. Documents submitted for registration are processed by the Public Registry in Malta.
Planning your visit
Consular Appointments
The Malta High Commission in Ottawa receives members of the public by prior appointment.
Applicants should call or email the High Commission to arrange an appointment for a consular service, particularly where the presence of a consular officer is required.
The mission currently publishes public opening hours from Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., but these hours do not mean that applicants can attend without an appointment.
Communication concerning visa matters is handled in writing. Applicants should therefore follow the current visa instructions rather than arriving at the High Commission without prior arrangements.
Contact the mission first: Confirm whether your service is handled in Ottawa or through the Consulate General of Malta in Toronto before making travel arrangements.
Maltese travel documents
Maltese Passport Applications in Canada
Maltese citizens living abroad can apply for biometric passports through Maltese embassies, high commissions and consulates general that are authorised to process passport applications.
Passport applications require biometric enrolment and therefore normally require personal attendance at the mission processing the application.
In Canada, the Consulate General of Malta in Toronto is currently identified by Malta as the country’s main focal point for consular services to Maltese citizens and expressly processes applications for Maltese passports.
Applicants should contact the Ottawa High Commission before travelling there specifically for a passport application. The mission can confirm whether the required passport service can be provided in Ottawa or whether the applicant should use the Consulate General in Toronto.
Passport applications: Do not assume that every Maltese mission provides the same passport service. Confirm the current processing location before booking travel for biometric enrolment.
Travel to Malta
Malta and Schengen Visas
Malta is part of the Schengen Area and applies the common Schengen rules for qualifying short stays.
Canadian citizens holding ordinary Canadian passports do not normally require a Schengen visa for qualifying short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Foreign nationals residing in Canada whose nationality requires a visa should check the current Maltese procedure before applying.
Schengen short-stay visas for stays of up to 90 days fall under Malta’s diplomatic and consular network. National long-stay visas for stays exceeding 90 days are handled under the procedures of Malta’s Central Visa Authority at Identità.
The Consulate General of Malta in Toronto currently publishes a procedure for visa applications from Canada and requires an appointment for submission.
Visa enquiries: The Ottawa High Commission states that communication with its visa section is strictly in writing. Check the responsible application location and current requirements before submitting a visa application.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Confirm that the service you require is available in Ottawa and arrange an appointment before travelling.
Book an appointment
The High Commission receives members of the public by prior appointment. Contact the mission before travelling to Ottawa.
Check the service location
Malta also maintains a Consulate General in Toronto, which remains the principal focal point for several consular services in Canada, including passport applications.
Prepare original documents
Civil-status and document procedures can require original certificates, apostilles or legalisation and other supporting documents. Check the requirements before submitting originals.
Frequently asked questions
Malta High Commission Ottawa FAQ
Does Malta have a High Commission in Ottawa?
Yes. Malta established a resident High Commission in Ottawa in 2024. It is the country’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
What is the address of the Malta High Commission in Ottawa?
The High Commission of the Republic of Malta is located at 275 Slater Street, Suite 401, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H9, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Malta High Commission?
The High Commission can be contacted at +1 613 651 4500.
Do I need an appointment to visit the Malta High Commission?
Yes. The High Commission states that it is open to the public by prior appointment from Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Can I register a birth or marriage through the High Commission?
Yes. Birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates can be submitted through the mission for registration in Malta, subject to the applicable requirements for original and apostilled or legalised documents.
Can the High Commission certify or authenticate documents?
Yes. The mission can authenticate eligible Maltese Government stamps or seals, certify true copies of Maltese documents and provide certain signature, oath, affidavit and power-of-attorney services.
Where can I apply for a Maltese passport in Canada?
The Consulate General of Malta in Toronto is currently identified as the main focal point for consular services to Maltese citizens in Canada and expressly accepts Maltese passport applications. Contact the Ottawa High Commission before travelling there specifically for passport enrolment.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for a short visit to Malta?
Canadian citizens holding ordinary Canadian passports do not normally require a Schengen visa for qualifying short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Different requirements apply to longer stays and activities such as work.
Official information
Sources
Official Maltese and Canadian government sources used to verify the High Commission, contact details and consular services on this page.