Cap. 188 Art. 21Manner of making applications.

(1) Every application under this Act shall be made to the Minister.

(2) Every application to the Minister under this Act -

(a) shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee (if any);

(b) where the form of any such application is prescribed under this Act, shall be made in such form with such variations as the circumstances require and the Minister accepts;

(c) shall be supported by such evidence of the statements made therein as may be prescribed under this Act or as the Minister may require; and

(d) shall be verified by an affidavit made before a magistrate or commissioner for oaths.

(3) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Act or of any regulations made thereunder, an application in respect of a person of full age but not of full capacity may be made on behalf of such person by a curator or guardian duly authorised by a decree of the Civil Court (Voluntary Jurisdiction) after the Court is satisfied that the application is in the best interests of the said person:

Provided that, without prejudice to the second proviso to article 10(1), all other criteria which must be satisfied by a person of full age and full capacity must likewise be satisfied when an application is submitted under this sub-article:

Provided further that the acquisition of Maltese citizenship under this sub-article shall not be subject to the requirement of taking an oath of allegiance.