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Malta Government Gazette — Legal Notice 2014 17 · Gazzetta tal-Gvern ta’ Malta Nru. 19,196 – 17.01.2014 — Citizenship (Amendment) Regulations, 2014

L.N. 17 of 2014

MALTESE CITIZENSHIP ACT

(CAP. 188)

Citizenship (Amendment) Regulations, 2014

IN exercise of the powers conferred by article 24 of the Maltese

Citizenship Act, the President of Malta has made the following

regulations:-

Malta Government Gazette — Legal Notice 2014 17 · Gazzetta tal-Gvern ta’ Malta Nru. 19,196 – 17.01.2014 — Citizenship (Amendment) Regulations, 2014

The title of these regulations is the Citizenship Citation and

(Amendment) Regulations, 2014 and these regulations shall be read commencement.

and construed as one with the Citizenship Regulations, hereinafter S.L. 188.01

referred to as "the principal regulations".

Malta Government Gazette — Legal Notice 2014 17 · Gazzetta tal-Gvern ta’ Malta Nru. 19,196 – 17.01.2014 — Citizenship (Amendment) Regulations, 2014

Immediately after Form M in the First Schedule to the Amends the

First Schedule

principal regulations there shall be added the following new forms

to the principal

regulations.

" Form N

Application for Naturalisation as a Citizen of Malta

(under article 10(9)(b) of the

Maltese Citizenship Act, Cap. 188 and relative subsidiary legislation)

For Official Use Only

Reference

Number

Agent Reference

Number

Date Received

PLEASE READ THE DOCUMENT LIST, CHECK LIST AND GUIDELINES PRIOR TO COMPLETION

PART A

I, ...............................................................................................................................................................(name of)

.................................................................................................................................................................(address)

hereby apply to be naturalised as a citizen of Malta. I satisfy the conditions of the Malta Individual Investor

Programme.

A1. The following person(s) is/are included as my dependants in the programme and I undertake to fulfil

all obligations in order that they may submit applications for naturalisation as citizens of Malta

Name of Dependant

Relationship to Main Applicant and reason why individual is eligible to be

considered a Dependant. Evidence of dependency must be furnished with the

application submitted by spouse/dependant(s)

Please tick here  if more dependants are to be included, and you have provided further information in Part D

or on an attached sheet.

A2. Please provide a detailed explanation of the reason(s) for seeking to obtain Maltese Citizenship

Please tick here  if there is more information on Part D or on an attached sheet.

Signature of applicant

Date of signature

Part B - Particulars of Applicant

B1. Full name (as shown in passport)

B2. Place of birth

B3. Date of birth

D

D

M

M

Y

Y

Y

B4. Permanent residential address

B5. Identity Card reference number (where available)

B6. Current Nationality/Nationalities held

B7. Personal Details, Family Information, Education

(As per duly completed MIIP Form PDFEE)

and Employment

B8. Statement of Source of Funds and Wealth

(As per duly completed MIIP Form SSFW)

B9. Photograph and Signature Certificate of

(As per duly completed MIIP Form PSC)

Applicant

B10. Medical Report and Questionnaire

(As per duly completed MIIP Form MRQ)

Part C - Declarations

Please read the declarations below and make the affirmations by deleting whichever option does not

I declare that

I have / have never served in the armed forces of any country, or received any military training.

I have / have never been part of any other military and/or paramilitary organisation.

If you have served in the armed forces, received military training or been part of a military and / or paramilitary

organisation, please give country, dates, branch of service, unit number(s), rank(s), dates and places of any

active combat, reason for end of service(s) and enclose certified evidence of service(s).

I have / have never been arrested, charged, convicted, found guilty or been discharged of any crime(s)

against the law of any country.

I have / have never been charged or accused of illegal activity of any nature in any country.

I have / have never been involved, directly or indirectly, in the financing of terrorism, or terrorist

activities.

I have / have never been involved, directly or indirectly, with any terrorist or criminal organisation.

I have / have never been under investigation by any law enforcement agency or tax authority in any

country, either personally or as a director of a company.

I have / have never been involved personally, or as a director of a company, in any bankruptcy,

insolvency or liquidation.

I have / have never been refused admission to, or been unlawfully present in, or been deported from,

any country

I have / have never assisted anyone to unlawfully enter, be present, or leave, any country.

I have / have never been refused a residence permit in any country

I have / have never had an application for citizenship refused in any country.

If you have affirmed by the phrase "I have" to any statement between C3 – C12, you are required to provide a

detailed explanation either in Part D of the form or on an attached sheet. It is recommended that you provide as

much supporting information and documentation as possible.

C13.

I am / am not considered a Politically Exposed Person ("PEP").

A PEP is any individual who is currently an office holder or has been an office holder in the past, or individuals

who are or were formerly entrusted with high level public functions, such as, senior politicians, heads of state or

government, senior judicial or military officials, officials of political parties and senior executives of state-owned

enterprises. PEP definition also includes family members and close associates of a primary PEP.

If you are to be considered a PEP, you are required to provide a detailed explanation either in Part D of the form

or on an attached sheet.

I confirm / cannot confirm that my wealth has been obtained from completely legitimate sources, and

C14.

is not, whether directly or indirectly, derived from the proceeds of criminal activities of any kind.

C15.

I confirm / cannot confirm that I am fully compliant with my global tax obligations.

I confirm / cannot confirm that I have read and understood the provisions of the Maltese Citizenship

C16.

Act (Cap. 188) and the Individual Investor Programme of the Republic of Malta Regulations, 2013.

If you have opted not to confirm any statement between C14 – C16, provide a detailed explanation either in Part

D of the form or on an attached sheet. It is recommended that you provide as much supporting information and

documentation as possible.

Please tick here  if there is more information on Part D or on an attached sheet.

I declare that

*Delete as applicable

I have read and understood all the requirements in this form and that the information supplied on

or with this form, and any attachments, whether supplied directly by myself or through a third party

completing the form on my behalf, are true, correct and up-to-date in every detail;

I am aware that further to the definition of "Identity Malta Agency" under the Data Protection

Section (Part E) of this form, Identity Malta Agency includes its Concessionaire and Approved

Agents as defined in the Individual Investor Programme of the Republic of Malta Regulations,

2013 and any other third party representatives that they may engage as approved by the Agency;

In the event that a letter of notification has been issued to me informing me that my application has

been approved in principle, within four months of the date of such letter, I hereby declare that I

will

(i) acquire and hold a residential immovable property in Malta having a minimum value of three

hundred and fifty thousand euro (EUR350,000); or take on lease a residential immovable

property in Malta for a minimum annual rent of sixteen thousand euro (EUR 16,000;)and

(ii) make such other investments in Malta to an amount of one hundred and fifty thousand euro

(EUR 150,000), amongst others, in stocks, bonds, debentures, special purpose vehicles or

other investment vehicles as may be identified from time to time by Identity Malta by means of

a notice in the Gazette and to retain the said investments for a period of not less than five

years.

I, and my dependents, are presently covered by a global health insurance policy and in the event

that I am notified that my application has been approved in principle I undertake to submit

evidence of such insurance cover, and I declare that, subsequently, I and my dependents will be

in a position to retain such a policy indefinitely;

I am aware that should the Minister agree to grant me a certificate of naturalization as a citizen of

Malta, prior to such naturalization I will have to take an oath of allegiance in Malta.

In the event of my application being granted, I undertake to do all things necessary to evidence my

new allegiance;

I understand that if I have made false statements or omitted information requested on this form, my

citizenship application may be refused. If it is found at a later stage that I have withheld information

or provided false or incorrect information, I may be deprived of my Maltese citizenship pursuant to

article 14 of the Maltese Citizenship Act (Cap. 188), and that I may also face criminal prosecution;

I am aware that should I acquire Maltese citizenship, such acquisition

° may/may not* jeopardise my claim to the current citizenship(s) which I currently hold,

and

° may/may not* affect any rights emanating from the possession of such current

citizenship(s);

I understand that Identity Malta Agency, reserves the right to verify any personal information

relating to me, my family and/or other dependants, and may carry out due diligence exercises for

the purposes of this application both prior to and following the granting of such application;

I am also aware that in the course of such verification process, Identity Malta Agency may

° disclose to third parties any personal information about me and/or my family and/or my

dependants; and

° obtain from public sources, government bodies and/or private agencies further

information, credit reports, criminal records and/or any other kind of records deemed

necessary, about me and/or my family and/or my dependants,

and to this effect I hereby release Identity Malta Agency from any responsibility and/or liability.

Part D - Additional Information

Additional information and/or description of attachments

Section

Details

number

Part E - Data Protection

Identity Malta Agency includes its Concessionaire and Approved Agents as defined in the Individual Investor

Programme of the Republic of Malta Regulations, 2013, and any other third party representatives that they

may engage as approved by the Agency, in any stage of the processing of this application.

For the purposes of the Data Protection Act (Cap. 440)

Identity Malta Agency is the data controller for the processing of personal data in respect of this application.

The Concessionaire and Approved Agents and any other third party representatives engaged by them are the

processors for Identity Malta Agency.

Identity Malta Agency hereby declares that all processing of personal data with respect to this application is

made in accordance with the Data Protection Act, the Maltese Citizenship Act, subsidiary legislation and any

other law and regulation to which Identity Malta Agency may be subject. All personal data is treated with the

strictest confidence and all security safeguards will be applied.

Such personal data will be processed for the purpose of the application for naturalisation as a citizen of Malta,

before and after the granting of this application. The processing operations may include the following

(a) verifying the identity of the main applicant and/or of his/her family and/or of his/her dependants;

(b) carrying out due diligence checks both before and after the granting of this application, to comply

with statutory requirements and obligations in Malta and abroad, in relation to anti-money

laundering and also the countering of the financing of terrorism;

(c) disclosing personal data to government bodies and authorities as required by law; and

(d) complying with any other legal obligation to which Identity Malta Agency may be subject.

Identity Malta Agency will ensure that all rights of the data subject emanating from the Data Protection Act will

be afforded to individuals concerned in this application.

PART F

Signature of main applicant

Witnessed by a Commissioner for Oaths (Where an applicant resides outside Malta and the application is made

in a foreign country, Commissioner for Oaths shall be deemed to be a person who under the law of that country

is empowered to administer oaths.)

Sworn/Affirmed before me at the following address

On the following date

D

D

M

M

Y

Y

Y

Y

Signature of Commissioner for Oaths

Form O

Application for Naturalisation as a Citizen of Malta

(under article 10(9)(b) of the Maltese Citizenship Act, Cap. 188 and

relative subsidiary legislation)

For Official Use Only

Reference

Number

Agent Reference

Number

Date Received

PLEASE READ THE DOCUMENT LIST, CHECK LIST AND GUIDELINES PRIOR TO COMPLETION

Part A

* Delete as applicable.

I, ..............................................................................................................................................................(name of)

.................................................................................................................................................................(address)

hereby apply to be naturalised as a citizen of Malta.

I am the spouse / another dependant* (as defined in the Individual Investor Programme of the Republic of

Malta Regulations, 2013 and as declared in section B11 of this form) of

..................................................................................................................................................... (main applicant),

who is applying to be naturalised as a citizen of Malta as the main applicant under article 10(9)(b) of the Maltese

Citizenship Act, Cap. 188 and the provisions of subsidiary legislation thereof.

Signature of applicant

Date of signature

Part B - Particulars of Applicant

B1. Full name (as shown in passport)

B3. Date of birth

B2. Place of birth

D

D

M

M

Y

Y

Y

Y

B4. Permanent residential address

B5. Identity Card reference number

B6. Current Nationality/Nationalities held

(where available)

(As per duly completed MIIP Form PDFEE)

B7. Personal Details, Family Information,

Education and Employment

(As per duly completed MIIP Form SSFW)

B8. Statement of Source of Funds and Wealth

B9. Photograph and Signature Certificate of

(As per duly completed MIIP Form PSC)

Applicant

(As per duly completed MIIP Form MRQ)

B10. Medical Report and Questionnaire

(State reasons for dependency and attach

B11. Dependency to main applicant

supporting documentation)

Part C - Declarations

PLEASE READ THE DECLARATIONS BELOW AND MAKE THE AFFIRMATIONS BY DELETING

WHICHEVER OPTION DOES NOT APPLY.

I declare that

C1.

I have / have never served in the armed forces of any country, or received any military training.

C2.

I have / have never been part of any other military and/or paramilitary organisation.

If you have served in the armed forces, received military training or been part of a military and/or paramilitary

organisation, please give country, dates, branch of service, unit number(s), rank(s), dates and places of any

active combat, reason for end of service(s) and enclose certified evidence of service (s).

I have / have never been arrested, charged, convicted, found guilty or been discharged of any crime(s)

C3.

against the law of any country.

C4.

I have / have never been charged or accused of illegal activity of any nature in any country.

I have / have never been involved, directly or indirectly, in the financing of terrorism, or terrorist

C5.

activities.

C6.

I have / have never been involved, directly or indirectly, with any terrorist or criminal organisation.

I have / have never been under investigation by any law enforcement agency or tax authority in any

C7.

country, either personally or as a director of a company.

I have / have never been involved personally, or as a director of a company, in any bankruptcy,

C8.

insolvency or liquidation.

I have / have never been refused admission to, or been unlawfully present in, or been deported from,

C9.

any country.

C10. I have / have never assisted anyone to unlawfully enter, be present, or leave, any country.

C11. I have / have never been refused a residence permit in any country.

C12. I have / have never had an application for citizenship refused in any country.

If you have affirmed by the phrase "I have" to any statement between C3 – C12, you are required to provide a

detailed explanation either in Part D of the form or on an attached sheet. It is recommended that you provide

as much supporting information and documentation as possible.

C13. I am / am not considered a Politically Exposed Person ("PEP").

A PEP is any individual who is currently an office holder or has been an office holder in the past, or individuals

who are or were formerly entrusted with high level public functions, such as, senior politicians, heads of state

or government, senior judicial or military officials, officials of political parties and senior executives of state-

owned enterprises. PEP definition also includes family members and close associates of a primary PEP.

If you are to be considered a PEP, you are required to provide a detailed explanation either in Part D of the

form or on an attached sheet.

I confirm / cannot confirm that my wealth has been obtained from completely legitimate sources, and

C14.

is not, whether directly or indirectly, derived from the proceeds of criminal activities of any kind.

C15. I confirm / cannot confirm that I am fully compliant with my global tax obligations.

I confirm / cannot confirm that I have read and understood the provisions of the Maltese Citizenship

C16.

Act (Cap. 188) and the Individual Investor Programme of the Republic of Malta Regulations, 2013.

If you have opted not to confirm any statement between C14 – C16, provide a detailed explanation either in

Part D of the form or on an attached sheet. It is recommended that you provide as much supporting information

and documentation as possible.

Please tick here  if there is more information on Part D or on an attached sheet.

I declare that

*Delete as applicable

I have read and understood all the requirements in this form and that the information supplied on

or with this form, and any attachments, whether supplied directly by myself or through a third party

completing the form on my behalf, are true, correct and up-to-date in every detail;

I am aware that further to the definition of "Identity Malta Agency" under the Data Protection

Section (Part E) of this form, Identity Malta Agency includes its Concessionaire and Approved

Agents as defined in the Individual Investor Programme of the Republic of Malta Regulations,

2013 and any other third party representatives that they may engage as approved by the Agency;

I am aware that should the Minister agree to grant me a certificate of naturalization as a citizen of

Malta, prior to such naturalization I will have to take an oath of allegiance in Malta.

In the event of my application being granted, I undertake to do all things necessary to evidence my

new allegiance;

I understand that if I have made false statements or omitted information requested on this form, my

citizenship application may be refused. If it is found at a later stage that I have withheld information

or provided false or incorrect information, I may be deprived of my Maltese citizenship pursuant to

article 14 of the Maltese Citizenship Act (Cap. 188), and that I may also face criminal prosecution;

I am aware that should I acquire Maltese citizenship, such acquisition

°

may / may not* jeopardise my claim to the current citizenship(s) which I currently hold,

and

°

may / may not* affect any rights emanating from the possession of such current

citizenship(s);

I understand that Identity Malta Agency, reserves the right to verify any personal information

relating to me, my family and/or other dependants, and may carry out due diligence exercises for

the purposes of this application both prior to and following the granting of such application;

I am also aware that in the course of such verification process, Identity Malta Agency may

°

disclose to third parties any personal information about me and/or my family and/or my

dependants; and

°

obtain from public sources, government bodies and/or private agencies further

information, credit reports, criminal records and/or any other kind of records deemed

necessary, about me and/or my family and/or my dependants,

and to this effect I hereby release Identity Malta Agency from any responsibility and/or liability.

Part D - Additional Information

Additional information and/or description of attachments

Section number

Details

Part E - Data Protection

Identity Malta Agency includes its Concessionaire and Approved Agents as defined in the Individual

Investor Programme of the Republic of Malta Regulations, 2013, and any other third party representatives

that they may engage as approved by the Agency, in any stage of the processing of this application.

For the purposes of the Data Protection Act (Cap. 440)

Identity Malta Agency is the data controller for the processing of personal data in respect of this application.

The Concessionaire and Approved Agents and any other third party representatives engaged by them are

the processors for Identity Malta Agency.

Identity Malta Agency hereby declares that all processing of personal data with respect to this application is

made in accordance with the Data Protection Act, the Maltese Citizenship Act, subsidiary legislation and

any other law and regulation to which Identity Malta Agency may be subject. All personal data is treated with

the strictest confidence and all security safeguards will be applied.

Such personal data will be processed for the purpose of the application for naturalisation as a citizen of

Malta, before and after the granting of this application. The processing operations may include the following

(a) verifying the identity of the main applicant and/or of his/her family and/or of his/her dependants;

(b) carrying out due diligence checks both before and after the granting of this application, to

comply with statutory requirements and obligations in Malta and abroad, in relation to anti-

money laundering and also countering of the financing of terrorism;

(c) disclosing personal data to government bodies and authorities as required by law; and

(d) complying with any other legal obligation to which Identity Malta Agency may be subject.

Identity Malta Agency will ensure that all rights of the data subject emanating from the Data Protection Act

will be afforded to individuals concerned in this application.

Part F

Signature of spouse/adult dependant* (delete as applicable)

Witnessed by a Commissioner for Oaths (Where an applicant resides outside Malta and the application is made

in a foreign country, Commissioner for Oaths shall be deemed to be a person who under the law of that country

is empowered to administer oaths.)

Sworn/Affirmed before me at the following address

On the following date

D

D

M

M

Y

Y

Y

Y

Signature of Commissioner for Oaths

Form P

Application for Naturalisation as a Citizen of Malta

(under article 10(9)(b) of the Maltese Citizenship Act, Cap. 188

and relative subsidiary legislation)

For Official Use Only

Reference

Number

Agent Reference

Number

Date Received

PLEASE READ THE DOCUMENT LIST, CHECK LIST AND GUIDELINES PRIOR TO COMPLETION

Part A

* Delete as applicable.

A1. Please complete either (a) or (b) as applicable

(a) I, ........................................................................................................................................................ (name of)

.................................................................................................................................................................(address)

being the main applicant / spouse of the main applicant* applying for Maltese citizenship under the

Individual Investor Programme of the Republic of Malta, the father / mother* of

.......................................................................................... (dependant) to whom the following particulars relate,

hereby apply on behalf of my child for his / her* naturalisation as a citizen of Malta.

(b) I, ........................................................................................................................................................ (name of)

.................................................................................................................................................................(address)

am the legal guardian of ................................................................................................................... (dependant),

who is the son / daughter* of ...............................................................................................................................

(name) and such parent is a person who qualifies or who would, but for his death or other particular individual

circumstances, have qualified to apply for naturalisation as a citizen of Malta under the Individual Investor

Programme of the Republic of Malta and to whom the following particulars relate. Being duly authorised to

submit such application as per attached authorisation, I hereby apply on behalf of

........................................................................................................................................................... (dependant)

for his / her* naturalisation as a citizen of Malta.

Signature

Date of signature

A2. Please complete (c), (d) or (e), if applicable

(c) I, ........................................................................................................................................................ (name of)

.................................................................................................................................................................(address)

give my consent for ................................................................................................................................ (main

applicant) to submit an application for naturalisation as a citizen of Malta on behalf of my minor son / daughter*

……………………………………………………………………................……………....(dependant).

Signature of other parent

Date of signature

(d) I attach herewith consent / relevant documentation* authorising me to submit an application for

naturalisation as a citizen of Malta on behalf of my minor son / daughter*

................................................................................................................................ (dependant).

(e) I attach herewith documentation authorising me to submit an application for naturalisation as a citizen of

Malta on behalf of

..................................................................................................................................(dependant).

Signature of applicant

Date of signature

Part B - Particulars of Minor

B1. Full name (as shown in passport)

B2. Place of birth

B3. Date of birth

D

D

M

M

Y

Y

Y

Y

B4. Permanent residential address

B5. Identity Card reference number (where available)

B6. Current Nationality/Nationalities held

B7. Personal Details, Family Information, Education

As per duly completed MIIP Form PDFEE

and Employment

B8. Photograph and Signature Certificate of minor

As per duly completed MIIP Form PSC

on whose behalf application is being submitted

B9. Medical Report and Questionnaire

As per duly completed MIIP Form MRQ

B10. Evidence showing relationship to Main

Applicant

As per attached birth certificate/marriage certificate/other relevant documentation (delete as applicable)

Part C - Declarations

Please read the declarations below and make the affirmations by deleting whichever option does not

apply if the minor on whose behalf you are submitting the application is over 12 years of age.

I declare that

The minor on whose behalf the application is being submitted has / have never served in the armed

forces of any country, or received any military training.

The minor on whose behalf the application is being submitted has / have never been part of any other

military and/or paramilitary organisation.

If the minor on whose behalf the application is being submitted has served in the armed forces, received military

training or been part of a military and/or paramilitary organisation, please give country, dates, branch of service,

unit number(s), rank(s), dates and places of any active combat, reason for end of service(s) and enclose certified

evidence of service(s).

The minor on whose behalf the application is being submitted has / have never been arrested, charged,

convicted, found guilty or been discharged of any crime(s) against the law of any country.

The minor on whose behalf the application is being submitted has / have never been charged or

accused of illegal activity of any nature in any country.

The minor on whose behalf the application is being submitted has / have never been involved, directly

or indirectly, in the financing of terrorism, or terrorist activities.

The minor on whose behalf the application is being submitted has / have never been involved, directly

or indirectly, with any terrorist or criminal organisation.

The minor on whose behalf the application is being submitted has / have never been under

investigation by any law enforcement agency or tax authority in any country, either personally or as a

director of a company.

The minor on whose behalf the application is being submitted has / have never been involved

personally, or as a director of a company, in any bankruptcy, insolvency or liquidation.

The minor on whose behalf the application is being submitted has / have never been refused admission

to, or been unlawfully present in, or been deported from, any country.

The minor on whose behalf the application is being submitted has / have never assisted anyone to

unlawfully enter, be present, or leave, any country.

The minor on whose behalf the application is being submitted has / have never been refused a

residence permit in any country.

The minor on whose behalf the application is being submitted has / have never had an application for

citizenship refused in any country.

If you have affirmed by the word "has" to any statement between C3 – C12, you are required to provide a

detailed explanation either in Part D of the form or on an attached sheet. It is recommended that you provide as

much supporting information and documentation as possible.

The minor on whose behalf the application is being submitted is / is not considered a Politically

Exposed Person ("PEP").

A PEP is any individual who is currently an office holder or has been an office holder in the past, or individuals

who are or were formerly entrusted with high level public functions, such as, senior politicians, heads of state or

government, senior judicial or military officials, officials of political parties and senior executives of state-owned

enterprises. PEP definition also includes family members and close associates of a primary PEP.

If the minor on whose behalf the application is being submitted is to be considered a PEP, you are required to

provide a detailed explanation either in Part D of the form or on an attached sheet.

Please tick here  if there is more information on Part D or on an attached sheet.

I declare that

*Delete as applicable

I have read and understood all the requirements in this form and that the information supplied on or

with this form, and any attachments, whether supplied directly by myself or through a third party

completing the form on my behalf, are true, correct and up-to-date in every detail;

I am aware that further to the definition of "Identity Malta Agency" under the Data Protection Section

(Part E) of this form, Identity Malta Agency includes its Concessionaire and Approved Agents as

defined in the Individual Investor Programme of the Republic of Malta Regulations, 2013 and any

other third party representatives that they may engage as approved by the Agency;

I understand that if I have made false statements or omitted information requested on this form, this

citizenship application may be refused. If it is found later that I have provided false or incorrect

information, the minor on whose behalf the application is being submitted may be deprived of his

Maltese citizenship pursuant to article 14 of the Maltese Citizenship Act (Cap. 188), and I may also

face criminal prosecution;

I am aware that should the minor on whose behalf the application is being submitted acquire

Maltese citizenship, such acquisition

°

may/may not* jeopardise his claim to the current citizenship(s) which he/she currently

holds, and

°

may/may not* affect any rights emanating from the possession of such current

citizenship(s);

I understand that Identity Malta Agency, reserves the right to verify any personal information relating

to me, my family, other dependants and/or the minor on whose behalf this application is being

submitted, and may carry out due diligence exercises for the purposes of this application both prior

to and following the granting of such application;

I am also aware that in the course of such verification process, Identity Malta Agency may

°

disclose to third parties any personal information about me and/or my family and/or my

dependants and the minor on whose behalf the application is being submitted; and

°

obtain from public sources, government bodies and/or private agencies further

information, credit reports, criminal records and/or any other kind of records deemed

necessary, about me, my family and/or my dependants and/or the minor on whose behalf

the application is being submitted,

and to this effect I hereby release Identity Malta Agency from any responsibility and/or liability.

that I undertake to inform the Minister immediately if, before the naturalisation now applied for is

effected, the particulars given above require amendment in consequence of any change in the

circumstances of the minor child.

Part D - Additional Information

Additional information and/or description of attachments

Section number

Details

Part E - Data Protection

Identity Malta Agency includes its Concessionaire and Approved Agents as defined in the Individual

Investor Programme of the Republic of Malta Regulations, 2013, and any other third party representatives

that they may engage as approved by the Agency, in any stage of the processing of this application.

For the purposes of the Data Protection Act (Cap. 440)

Identity Malta Agency is the data controller for the processing of personal data in respect of this application.

The Concessionaire and Approved Agents and any other third party representatives engaged by them are

the processors for Identity Malta Agency.

Identity Malta Agency hereby declares that all processing of personal data with respect to this application is

made in accordance with the Data Protection Act, the Maltese Citizenship Act, subsidiary legislation and

any other law and regulation to which Identity Malta Agency may be subject. All personal data is treated

with the strictest confidence and all security safeguards will be applied.

Such personal data will be processed for the purpose of the application for naturalisation as a citizen of

Malta, before and after the granting of this application. The processing operations may include the

following

(a) verifying the identity of the main applicant and/or of his/her family and/or of his/her

dependants;

(b) carrying out due diligence checks both before and after the granting of this application, to

comply with statutory requirements and obligations in Malta and abroad, in relation to anti-

money laundering and also countering of the financing of terrorism;

(c) disclosing personal data to government bodies and authorities as required by law; and

(d) complying with any other legal obligation to which Identity Malta Agency may be subject.

Identity Malta Agency will ensure that all rights of the data subject emanating from the Data Protection Act

will be afforded to individuals concerned in this application.

Part F

Signature of Parent / Legal Guardian* (delete as applicable)

Witnessed by a Commissioner for Oaths (Where an applicant resides outside Malta and the application is

made in a foreign country, Commissioner for Oaths shall be deemed to be a person who under the law of that

country is empowered to administer oaths.)

Sworn/Affirmed before me at the following address

On the following date

D

D

M

M

Y

Y

Y

Y

Signature of Commissioner for Oaths

".

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