S.L. 217.5 Art. 21Admission to Malta as a first Member State of residence.

(1) In the case of a third country national who has been granted long-term resident status in Malta and, after having moved to another Member State, has been removed from that State on the grounds stated in regulation 20(1), the Principal Immigration

Officer shall immediately readmit, without formalities, the person concerned and his family.

(2) If the said third country national also holds international protection in Malta, the provisions of regulation 12A shall apply.