S.L. 460.17 Art. 4Residenceformore than three months.

(1) A Union citizen and his family members, even if such family members are third country nationals, may take up residence in Malta for a period longer than three months subject to the provisions of articles 3(4), 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 as applicable.

(2) Where a reasonable doubt exists as to whether the Union citizen or his family members have satisfied the conditions contained in the articles referred to in subarticle (1), the Director shall have the right to verify these conditions.

(3) Without prejudice to any rights which family members or other family members may enjoy in terms of Part I and II of this Order, they may reside in Malta only for as long as the right of residence of the Union citizen continues and the applicable conditions mentioned in such Parts continue to subsist.

(4) In specific cases where there is a reasonable doubt as to whether the persons mentioned in the preceding subarticles satisfy the conditions stated therein, the Director may verify if these conditions are fulfilled:

Provided that this verification shall not be carried out systematically.