S.L. 188.6 ст. 5 Qualifications. 

(1) A person, including a dependant of a main applicant, may qualify for a certificate of naturalisation under these regulations if that person:

(a) undertakes to take the oath of allegiance to the Republic of Malta and to abide by the Constitution of Malta;

(b) undertakes to promote the fundamental and democratic values of the Republic of Malta;

(c) undertakes to support the Maltese community in the spirit of social justice and equity;

(d) satisfies all the applicable requirements prescribed under these regulations.

(2) In addition to the qualifications established in sub-regulation (1), a person may qualify for a certificate of naturalisation in accordance with these regulations if such person:

(a) renders an exceptional service to the Republic of Malta or to humanity; or

(b) makes an exceptional contribution to the Republic of Malta or to humanity; or

(c) is of exceptional interest to the Republic of Malta.

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