Maltese consular representation in Northern Queensland
Malta Consulate in Cairns
Find current contact details, opening hours, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Consulate of Malta in Cairns.
Contact information
Contact the Malta Consulate in Cairns
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate of Malta in Cairns.
Before visiting: the official DFAT listing publishes a postal address rather than a public street address. Contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and the appropriate meeting location.
About the mission
About the Malta Consulate in Cairns
The Malta Consulate in Cairns provides honorary consular representation for Malta in Northern Queensland.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate of Malta – Cairns. Although the office is headed by an Honorary Consul, its official mission type is Consulate.
Mr Joseph (Joe) George Vella is the Honorary Consul of Malta in Cairns. DFAT records his appointment from 18 July 2008.
The Government of Malta includes Cairns among its honorary consular posts in Australia. Malta also maintains a separate Consulate in Brisbane for Southern Queensland, while the Cairns post is responsible for Northern Queensland.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Cairns office is an honorary consular post. Contact the Consulate before beginning a formal procedure to confirm whether the service you need can be handled locally.
Assistance for Maltese citizens
Maltese citizens in Northern Queensland can contact the Honorary Consul for local guidance and assistance within the scope of the honorary post.
Consular enquiries
The Consulate can provide guidance on Maltese consular matters and help identify the appropriate professional mission or Maltese authority when further processing is required.
Local representation
The Honorary Consul provides an official local point of contact for Malta and supports Maltese representation and community links in Northern Queensland.
Formal applications: do not assume that passport, citizenship or visa services available through Malta’s professional missions can also be completed at the honorary Consulate in Cairns. Confirm the correct procedure before submitting documents.
Visitor arrangements
Opening hours and appointments
DFAT currently lists the Cairns Consulate’s business hours as Monday to Friday from 8:45 am to 5:00 pm.
The official listing does not state that all visits require an appointment. However, no public street address is currently published by DFAT, so you should contact the Consulate before travelling to arrange your visit and confirm where you should attend.
The current official mobile number is +61 400 151 612.
Contact first: the published PO Box is a postal address and should not be treated as a visitor location.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Malta Consulate in Cairns
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Cairns Consulate’s jurisdiction as Northern Queensland.
Malta divides its honorary consular representation in Queensland between two posts. The Cairns Consulate covers Northern Queensland, while the Consulate of Malta in Brisbane is responsible for Southern Queensland.
For matters requiring a professional Maltese diplomatic or consular mission, check whether the High Commission in Canberra or the Consulates General in Sydney or Melbourne are responsible for the procedure you require.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Malta Consulate
Contact the honorary Consulate before travelling and confirm whether your particular matter can be handled in Cairns.
Contact before travelling
No public street address is currently listed by DFAT. Call the Consulate to confirm current visitor arrangements and the appropriate meeting location.
Check the service
Ask whether your particular consular matter can be handled by the honorary post or needs to be referred to a professional Maltese mission.
Check your district
The Cairns Consulate serves Northern Queensland. Southern Queensland is covered by Malta’s Consulate in Brisbane.
Frequently asked questions
Malta Consulate in Cairns
Is there a Malta Consulate in Cairns?
Yes. DFAT officially lists the Consulate of Malta – Cairns in Queensland. It is headed by an Honorary Consul.
What is the postal address of the Malta Consulate in Cairns?
The current official postal address is PO Box 499, Edge Hill, QLD 4870, Australia.
Does the Malta Consulate in Cairns have a public street address?
DFAT currently publishes a PO Box rather than a public street address. Contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and the appropriate meeting location.
How can I contact the Malta Consulate in Cairns?
The current DFAT-listed mobile number is +61 400 151 612.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists business hours as Monday to Friday from 8:45 am to 5:00 pm.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Malta in Cairns?
Mr Joseph (Joe) George Vella is the Honorary Consul of Malta in Cairns. DFAT records his appointment from 18 July 2008.
Which area does the Malta Consulate in Cairns cover?
DFAT lists the Consulate’s jurisdiction as Northern Queensland.
Does the Cairns Consulate cover Brisbane?
No. Malta maintains a separate Consulate in Brisbane with jurisdiction over Southern Queensland.
Is the Cairns Consulate an honorary post?
Yes. DFAT officially designates the mission as a Consulate of Malta, while the head of post is an Honorary Consul.
Can I apply for a Maltese passport or visa in Cairns?
Do not assume that passport, citizenship or visa applications can be completed through the honorary Consulate. Contact the office first to confirm the correct procedure and the competent Maltese mission.