Freedom of information

The Freedom of Information Law, which took effect in May 1999, mandates that every resident and citizen of Israel has the right to receive information from a public authority, in accordance with specifications of the law.
The law grants Israeli citizens the right to obtain information from the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration about its activities, statistical data, personal information, etc. The law also stipulates a list of the types of information that may not be transmitted or that may only be transmitted according to the judgment of the Ministry.

An applicant may submit a request for information without needing to explain, and the official responsible for freedom of information reviews the application and responds in accordance with the provisions of the law.

Additional information about the law can be found on the Freedom of Information Unit's website.

Before submitting a request, it is advisable to check whether a response has already been provided on the subject in the Freedom of Information Unit's response database.

How to Receive Information from the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration 

In order to receive information from the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, it is necessary to:

• Complete an application form for receiving information
• Attach documentation proving that the application fee is paid

In accordance with Government Decision #2950, the Central Freedom of Information Website was established by the Government Unit for Freedom of Information, in conjunction with "Memshal Zamin," (Accessible Government), through which it is possible to submit applications for Freedom of Information to a large number of public authorities. The site includes, among other items, a dedicated database of responses from the responsible entities to inquiries received according to the law.   

Application Fee

According to regulations of Freedom of Information (fees) 1999-5759, prepared by the Minister of Justice, and finance and economy regulations, an applicant for information must pay a "request fee" of NIS 24.  Further, a person applying for information is also obligated for a handling fee and a processing fee of up to  NIS 180. 

Information requested by individuals about themselves is exempt from the request fee.  Similarly, individuals can receive information about themselves at a branch of the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration in their location.

The fee can be paid in the following manner:

1. At a Postal Bank, to bank account 0-02221-4, to "The Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, Freedom of Information."
2. By credit card

Filing a complaint: You can file a complaint with the Freedom of Information Unit for failure to respond to a request for information within the times set by law and for other issues. For further details and to file a complaint, see Filing a complaint with the Freedom of Information Unit.

To deepen your knowledge and for comprehensive information on the implementation of the Freedom of Information Law: Course to train Freedom of Information officers.