S.L. 217.6 Art. 2Interpretation. Cap. 217.

In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires:

"average wage" means the average annual gross wage published by the National Statistics Office in the Labour Force Survey; "the Director" means the Director for Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs;

"family reunification" means the entry into, and residence in, Malta by family members of a third country national residing lawfully in Malta in order to preserve the family unit, whether the family relationship arose before or after the resident’s entry; "minor" means a person who has not attained the age of eighteen years; "residence permit" means a permit issued under article 4A of the Immigration Act, and in particular means an authorization of any type giving the right of residence within the territory of Malta to a third country national who is not dependent upon a citizen of the Union;

"sponsor" means a third country national residing lawfully in Malta who applies for the members of his family to join him for family reunification purposes; "third country national" means any person who is not a citizen of the Union. Part II

Application for Family Reunification