Ministry of Construction and Housing Forms and Official Documents

Most of the web site of the Ministry of Construction and Housing is available only in Hebrew. Currently available in English are the following pages:

Description of Departments and Units

The Monthly Bulletin

The monthly bulleting contains a variety of statistical data concerning the housing and construction markets in Israel.

The Hebrew Version of the Ministry Web Site provides different information including:

Contractor's book

The contractors' book has data on licenses contractors in various sectors active around the country. This website has an application for entering the community and construction type, and getting names of contractors.

Complaining to the contractors registrar

The contractors registrar deals with complaints against licensed contractors. This website has information on the process of filing a complaint, and complaint forms downloadable as a word document.

RSS Feed of the Ministry of Construction and Housing

RSS feed of the Ministry (available at this link) provides headlines and links to the Ministry news and other offical documentation.

The links to the Contractor's book and complaint forms will be provided shortly. At present the forms can be searched for at The Ministry Official Web site.

Source: Israel Government Portal (last viewed 2 March 2005)

Ministry of Science Forms and Documents

Ministry of Science web site provides application forms for aid to studies, as well as financial report forms for grant winners. The forms are viewable online and downloadable as a word document.

Request for Receiving Writer?s Benefits and Assistance

The Culture Administration transfers every year benefits and assistance to writers in Israel. The request form can be downloaded from this website. The document is in RTF Microsoft Office Word format.

Request Form for Scholarship for citizens from Arab, Druze or Cherkezic Origin

The Israeli Ministry of Science, Culture and Sport offers on this webpage a request form for PhD scholarship for Israeli citizens from Arab, Druze or Cherkezic origin. The form is in RTF Microsoft Office Word format.

Request for Army Service as a Distinguished Sportsman

The Ministry of Science, Culture and Sport supports distinguished sportsmen in Israel. From this webpage you can download a request form for recognition as a distinguished sportsman while serving regular military service.

Request for Security Expenses Return for Sport Delegations Abroad

The Sport Administration of the Israeli Ministry of Science, Culture and Sport offers a request form for the return of security expenses of sport delegations abroad. The form is in RTF Microsoft Office Word format.

Supported Organizations for 2002

The Sport Administration supports around 100 sport organizations a year )associations, sport centers, sport unions and more(. The list of supported organizations for the present year can be found in this website. The list includes the names of the supported organizations, their areas of activity and the amount of support they have received.

Support Request and Document Completion Follow Up

On this webpage every sport organization can check the document completion and perform a follow up after its request for support from the Israeli Ministry of Science, Culture and Sport. Every organization is responsible for the follow up of its request. In case of missing information the ministry will not be able to complete the treatment and approval of the request. Press here to see the document completion follow ? up form.

Research grants and scholarships

This website has data on research grants and scholarships offered by the Ministry of science. You can look up application forms, and download them as word documents. The website also has data on financial reports for grant winners and relevant downloadable forms.

Ministry 0f Science Scholarships

The ministry of science awards scholarships to students from various fields of research. The website lists the requirements for getting a scholarship by field of research, studies, ethnic origin and place of residence. Application forms can be downloaded as word documents.

The links to forms will be provided shortly. At present the forms can be searched for at The Ministry Official Web site.

Source: Israel Government Portal (last viewed 2 March 2005)

The Ministry of Trade & Industry Forms

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor focuses on the promotion of economic growth in Israel. The Ministry is engaged in the encouragement and support of export and international commerce, in order to assist Israeli businesses in enhancing their exports and entering new markets abroad.

Autoform

The Ministry of Trade & Industry enables the public to download and peruse the Ministry's official forms with a special 'Autoform' application. Surfers may access forms connected with the Chief Scientists office, the Investment Center, forms pertaining to various payments, etc.

Assistance for Development Regions Forms

Industries located in development regions are eligible for assistance from the Ministry of Trade & Industry. This site includes applications for assistance, repayment forms, payment vouchers for units in development regions, etc. All forms may be filled in directly on the computer

Chief Scientists Office Forms

The Chief Scientists Office of the Ministry of Trade & Industry enables entrepreneurs and industrialists to download the Office's official forms from the Internet. The site includes applications for support, budget forms, company questionnaires, financial statement forms, accountant's authorization, and more. All forms may be perused and downloaded in Word format. All forms may be filled in directly on the computer.

Investment Center Forms

A new service from the Ministry of Trade & Industry. Branches of industry and plants requiring forms from the Investment Center may peruse, download and return them via this system. The site includes application for approval of Authorized Enterprise status, application for approval of donation of equipment, periodical and final reports, and more. All forms may be filled in directly on the computer.

Overseas Trade Forms - Import

This application provides a variety of import-related forms. These include application for an import permit, application for a special permit for importers, provisional release of merchandise, and more. All forms may be filled in directly on the computer.

Overseas Trade Forms

Any industrialist wishing to receive an export license may download the license application form from this site. Export registration forms may also be downloaded directly in Word format. All forms may be filled in directly on the computer.

The links to forms will be provided shortly. At present the forms can be searched for at The Ministry Official Web site.

Source: Israel Government Portal (last viewed 2 March 2005); Israel Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor. Official Web site (last viewed 4 March 2005)

Ministry of Finance Forms

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) enables public access to forms from its different departments. The info below contains links to the Ministry of Finance Forms for Customs, VAT, Income Tax, Civil Service Commission, and more.

Income Tax Division Forms

Forms from the Income Tax and Real Estate Taxation Division may be downloaded from this application. The forms include tax adjustment, application for tax credit for a disabled relative, medical certificate for tax credit claim, application for tax refund, etc. All forms may be perused or downloaded as Word or Zip files.

Customs & VAT Division Forms

Official forms from the Customs & VAT Division may be perused and downloaded. These include declaration of personal import of commodities, declaration of personal import of vehicle and declaration of temporary export of accompanying possessions for travelers.

Customs & VAT Division - Dealer's Bank Account Debit Authorization

This application details Customs & VAT Division procedures for transfer of periodical reports for payment and refund applications. The forms may be perused and downloaded from the site.

Capital Market Division: Proceeds & Assets Report 1999

This site details the procedures for filling in proceeds and assets reports for Provident Funds. The report should be completed by the Fund manager and delivered to the Capital Market Division. The form may be downloaded as a Word file or printed direct from the site.

Capital Market Division: Form 15

According to Regulation 51 of the Income Tax Regulations Provident Fund managers are required to present Form 15 to the Capital Market Division. This site details procedures for filling in this report. The form may be downloaded as a Word file or printed direct from the site.

Ministry of finance : tenders

This website presents ministry of finance tenders in various sectors. The various tender forms may be viewed online or downloaded as a Word document.

Registration procedure for .gov.il

The ministry of finance has undertaken, in coordination with the Israeli Internet Organization, to manage the registration policy for the .gov.il suffix. The website carries registration procedures, payment for registration procedures and directions on filling registration forms.

Source: Israel Government Portal (last viewed 2 March 2005)

Israel Ministry of Interior (MOI) Forms Online

"No more need to leave the house to acquire Interior Ministry forms. The Ministry's forms website (in Hebrew) provides a wide selection of forms, from birth certificate registration, ID certificates and passports through death certificates.

Passport

Any Israeli national wishing to apply for a new passport or extend an existing one may now download the relevant forms directly from this site. The site also includes forms for declaration of theft or destruction of passports. Applicants must go to a branch of the Interior Ministry in order to receive the new/extended passport or certificate.

Israeli Laissez Passer for Foreign Residents

Foreign citizens resident in Israel either as Permanent Residents or Temporary Residents are eligible for an Israeli Laissez Passer. This site enables access to Interior Ministry forms for residents, both adults and minors, and renewal of validity of existing Laissez Passers. The forms may be printed out directly from the site. Residents must go to a branch of the Interior Ministry in person in order to receive the certificate.

Identity Certificate

All Israeli citizens or residents over age 16 are eligible to receive an Israeli ID certificate. On this site it is possible to download application forms for issue of an ID certificate, forms for alteration/update of information on an existing ID certificate and application forms for attachments to ID certificates. The site also provides forms for declaration of theft or destruction of ID certificates. Applicants must go to a branch of the Interior Ministry in person in order to receive the certificate.

Birth Certificate

All residents may request a copy of a birth certificate from the Interior Ministry either for themselves or on behalf of a first-degree relative. To receive this service, residents must fill in the application form for receipt of certification from the population census. The application forms may be downloaded directly from the site.

Certificate

Israeli nationals requiring any official documents from the Interior Ministry may find what they need on this site. The forms available include application for receipt of birth certificate, certification of name change and death certificate. The application forms may be printed directly from the site.

Death Certificate

Israeli citizens may request a death certificate from the Interior Ministry for a deceased first-degree relative. To receive this service, residents must fill in the application form for receipt of certification from the population census. The application forms may be downloaded directly from the site.

Change of Address

All Israeli citizens are entitled to alter their own address or that of their spouse or minor children on the attachment to the ID certificate. In order to register the change of address, the form provided on this site must be filled in and the previous attachment to the ID certificate added.

Change of Name

Israeli citizens wishing to change their name may now download the relevant forms from this Interior Ministry site. To carry out the required change, the public must go in person to a branch of the Interior Ministry.

Visa

Israeli nationals requiring visas, such as for immigration application, application for authorization of bringing a foreign worker into the country, or extension of a foreign worker's work permit may download the relevant forms directly from this site.

Private/Commercial Visit Entry Visa

A foreign national wishing to visit Israel for private or commercial purposes may download the relevant application forms from this Interior Ministry site. In the case of a commercial visit the host business must complete the form. In the case of a private visit the applicant must specify the reason for his visit.

Application for Entry Visa for Sportsmen/women

Foreign sportsmen/women intending to reside in Israel in order to participate in the activities of an Israeli sports body or organization must complete the Interior Ministry's relevant official application form. The form may be downloaded directly from this site.

Entry Visa for Religious Cleric

A foreign religious cleric residing in Israel in the course of his official duties must receive a special visa from the Interior Ministry. The application forms may be downloaded directly from the site. The form must also be signed by an official of the Ministry of Religion.

Visa for Marriage to Israeli Citizen

A foreign citizen marrying an Israeli national is eligible to receive a visa for residence in Israel from the Interior Ministry. The application form may be downloaded directly from the site.

Entry Visa for Student

Foreign students arriving in the country for study at a recognized Israeli educational institution are eligible for a student visa from the Interior Ministry. The visa application must also be signed by the relevant institution. The form may be downloaded directly from the site.

Application for Registration of Firearms

Israeli nationals wishing to receive a license to possess firearms may download the relevant application form directly from this site. The site also includes forms for renewal of firearms license, provision of license to a shooting instructor and provision of license to a firing range supervisor."

The forms may be printed out direct from the MOIN web site using the links provided above.

Source: Israel Government Portal (last viewed 2 March 2005)

Constitution: Israel Basic Laws

Basic Law: The Knesset (1958)

Basic Law: Israel Lands as Basic Law: The People's Lands (1960)

Basic Law: The President of the State (1964)

Basic Law: The Government (1968 - null)

Basic Law: The State Economy (1975)

Basic Law: The Army (1976)

Basic Law: Jerusalem, the Capital of Israel (1980)

Basic Law: The Judiciary (1984)

Basic Law: The State Comptroller (1988)

Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty (1992)

Basic Law: The Government (1992 - null)

Basic Law: Freedom of Occupation (1992 - null)

Basic Law: Freedom of Occupation (1994)

Basic Law: The Government (2001)

Documentation on Israel Basic Laws is also avaialble at this link from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Source: The Existing Basic Laws: Full Texts. The Knesset web site. (last viewed 1 March 2005). Available at this link

Also see: Basic Laws: Introduction. The Knesset web site. (last viewed 1 March 2005). Available at this link

Israel Laws of Special Interests

The Citizenship and Entry into Israel Law (temporary provision) 5763 - 2003

Decision Regarding Knesset Salaries (Payments & Grants) - 2001

Memorial Day Laws

Independence Day Law - 5709 (1949)

Jerusalem Day Law - 5758 (1998)

Law of Return - 5710 (1950)

Protection of Holy Places Law - 5727 (1967)

Source: Laws of Special Interest. The Knesset web site (last viewed 7 March 2005). Available at this link