Maltese Citizenship Act (Cap. 188), article 21

21. (1) Every application under this Act shall be made to the Minister. (2) Every application to the Minister under this Act - (a) shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee (if any); (b) where the form of any such application is prescribed under this Act, shall be made in such form with such variations as the circumstances require and the Minister accepts; (c) shall be supported by such evidence of the statements made therein as may be prescribed under this Act or as the Minister may require; and (d) shall be verified by an affidavit made before a magistrate or commissioner for oaths. (3) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Act or of any regulations made thereunder, an a pplication in respect of a per son of full age but not of full capacity may be made on behalf of s uch person by a curator or guardian duly authorised by a decree of the Civil Court (V oluntary Jurisdiction) after the Court is satisfi ed that the application is i n the best interests of the said person: Provided that, without prejudice to the second proviso to article 10(1), all other criteria which must be satisfied by a person of full age and full capacity mus t likewise be satisfied when a n application is submitted under this sub-article: Provided further that the acquisition of Maltese citizenship under this sub-article shall not be subject to the requirement of taking an oath of allegiance. Evidence. Renumbered by: IV . 2000.4. Amended by: IV . 2000.12.