S.L. 217.6 Art. 3Conditions applicable to family reunification.

(1) The sponsor shall be entitled to apply for family reunification subject to the following conditions:

(a) if the members of his family are third country nationals; and

(b) he is holding a residence permit valid for a minimum period of one year; and

(c) he has reasonable prospects of obtaining the right of permanent residence.

(2) The sponsor shall not be entitled to apply for family reunification if he -

(a) has applied for recognition of refugee status and his application has not yet been decided;

(b) is authorised to reside in Malta on the basis of temporary protection or awaiting a decision thereon;

(c) is authorised to reside in Malta on the basis of a subsidiary form of protection or awaiting a decision thereon.

Part III Family Members