S.L. 188.4 ст. 4Qualifications and general requirements. S.L. 188.01

(1) The qualifications and general requirements for a person to apply for citizenship under article 10(9)(c) of the Act shall be that any such person:

(a) provides proof that he resided in Malta for at least eight months in the period preceding the date of application;

(b) except in the case of an applicant who is a minor, or subject to the proviso of sub-regulation 4(2)(d), provides proof of title to residential property in Malta;

(c) provides proof of the exceptional services rendered to the Republic of Malta or to humanity, or if the individual claims that his naturalisation is of exceptional interest to the Republic of Malta, provides an endorsement by the designated competent body.

(d) be recommended by two people who are qualified to act as sponsors for persons that apply for Maltese citizenship by naturalisation.

(2) Applications shall be made on the form prescribed under the Citizenship Regulations and shall be accompanied by the originals or certified copies of the following:

(a) documentary evidence certified by the competent body established of the exceptional services rendered to the Republic of Malta or to humanity, or if the individual claims that his naturalisation is of exceptional interest to the Republic of Malta, an endorsement in the form of a written report by the designated competent body attesting that the individual is recognised in a particular field as a leading talent, or has demonstrated exceptional promise and is likely to become a leading talent;

(b) a certificate in the form prescribed by Identity Malta from a reputable health system to the satisfaction of Identity Malta that the applicant is not suffering from any contagious disease and that the applicant is otherwise in good health;

(c) a police conduct certificate;

(d) where the applicant is not a minor, proof that the applicant has purchased or taken on lease immovable residential property in Malta:

Provided that where the applicant is still a member of the household of his family, the Minister may, if he is satisfied that the applicant is not in a position to purchase or take on lease such property, waive this requirement;

(e) any other document as may be required from time to time by notice issued by Identity Malta.

(3) All applications shall be submitted by the applicant in person to Identity Malta.

(4) Application forms and other accompanying documents shall be completed in English or, if the original language of the document is not English, the document shall be accompanied by an authenticated translation.

(5) If an applicant makes a false statement or omits information requested, the application may be declined solely on that basis.

(6) Applications shall only be accepted and processed on condition that all forms are properly completed, dated and signed, and accompanied by all required documents and fees.