S.L. 188.4 Art. 6Ineligible applicants.

An applicant who -

(a) provides false information on his application;

(b) has a criminal record;

(c) is the subject of a criminal investigation;

(d) is a potential national security threat to Malta;

(e) is, or is likely to be, involved in any activity likely to cause disrepute to Malta; or

(f) has been denied a visa to a country with which Malta has visa-free travel arrangements and has not subsequently obtained a visa to the country that issued the denial, shall not be approved for citizenship under article 10(9)(c) of the Act, unless the Board is satisfied that the applicant is still worthy of being considered for approval due to special circumstances to be demonstrated either by the applicant himself or by the designated competent body. In such case, Identity Malta shall refer the application to the Board, and the Board in its reasoned opinion shall explain why such applicant should still be considered for approval. The Minister will ultimately have the sole authority to grant such approval.