S.L. 217.5 Art. 3Applicability of these regulations.

(1) These regulations shall apply to third country nationals who reside legally in Malta.

(2) These regulations shall not apply to third country nationals who reside in Malta:

(a) in order to pursue studies or vocational training;

(b) on the basis of temporary protection in line with the Temporary Protection for Displaced Persons (Minimum Standards) Regulations, or have applied for authorization to reside on that basis and are awaiting a decision on their status;

(c) on the basis of a form of protection, other than international protection or who have applied for authorization to reside on that basis and are awaiting a decision on their status;

(d) who have applied for international protection and whose application has not yet given rise to a final decision;

(e) solely on temporary grounds such as au pair or seasonal workers, or as workers posted by a service provider for the purposes of cross-border providers of services or in cases where their residence permit has been formally limited; and

(f) who are enjoying legal status governed by international conventions on diplomatic and consular relations.