About
The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act (Cap. 496) gives the general public the right to access documents held by Public Authorities, and thus increases transparency and accountability.
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What's the process?
1. Apply
Submit your request to the Public Authority of your choice.
2. Review
Your request is reviewed by the respective authority.
3. Response
The respective authority will provide you with a reply.
What you need to know
What can I request?
Any document held by a Public Authority.
Who can apply?
Any Maltese national or EU/EEA residing in Malta.
What type of reply can I expect?
The request will be accepted (in full), accepted (in part), or not accepted.
For more details visit the FOI Act.