Immigration Act (Cap. 217), article 8

8. (1) Without prejudice to the rights of entry and residence envisaged by the preceding Parts, and to the powers of the Prin cipal Immigration Officer to issue a visa at the border under this Ac t and in regulations made thereunder, the Principal Immigration Offic er shall refuse leave to enter Malta to any person seeking to ente r Malta who, in accordance with the provisions of this Act, must be in possession of a visa and who is not in possession of such a visa as is provided for in this article. (2) The Minister may make regulations in order to - (a) list the countries whose nationals will be required to be in possession of a visa for any stay for such period of time as may be prescribed, or whose nationals will be exempted from such requirement; (b) regulate all aspects of the i ssue of visas or other forms 10 CAP. 217.] IMMIGRATION of authorisation and make provision for different types of visa including visas for single or multiple entry or re-entry; (c) make provision for and regulate the issue of visas at the border; (d) make provision for and regulate the revocation of visas; (e) regulate the issue and revocation of emergency travel documents to persons who hold the nationality of such states as may be prescribed. Leave to land or to remain in Malta to be signified by permit or endorsement on passport. Amended by: XXIII. 2002.11.