S.L. 217.15 Art. 12Temporary unemployment. S.L. 594.17.

(1) Unemployment in itself shall not constitute a reason for withdrawing an EU Blue Card, unless the period of unemployment exceeds three consecutive months, or if it occurs more than once during the period of validity of an EU Blue Card.

(2) During the period referred to in sub-regulation (1), the EU Blue Card holder shall be allowed to seek and take up employment under the conditions set out in regulation 11.

(3) The EU Blue Card holder shall be entitled to remain in Malta until the necessary authorisation pursuant to regulation 11(2) has been granted or denied. The date of authorisation and communication referred to in regulations 11(2) and (3) shall automatically end the period of unemployment.

(4) The EU Blue Card holder shall communicate the beginning of the period of unemployment to the Director, after having complied with the procedures as set out in the Manpower Records

(Commencement or Termination of Employment) Regulations.