What does Temporary Member status entail?
In accordance with the Special Regulations on Membership, foreign engineers or architects who enter the country to perform temporary professional consulting work for public entities, government agencies, private companies, or professional associations shall be considered Temporary Members. They are required to register with the CFIA and may engage solely in the activity for which they were specifically invited to the country.
"Professional consulting" shall be understood to mean professional activities involving consulting, technical cooperation, implementation, and training, carried out to address various issues in the planning, development, evaluation, and execution of engineering and architectural projects.
| Professionals in Civil Engineering and Architecture | Professionals in other engineering fields |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | University Preparatory Program |
Considerations
- Applications that include only a postgraduate degree will not be accepted, as a high school diploma or bachelor’s degree is required for employment.
- Postgraduate degrees will be recorded once you have been admitted to the CFIA, as an update to your academic profile.
- Graduates from two universities must meet all the requirements for each academic degree.
- If you submit only your bachelor’s degree certificate, you must also provide a transcript of courses completed and the curriculum for your entire academic program (high school and bachelor’s degree). If the transcript includes courses that have been transferred, recognized, or deemed equivalent, you must meet the requirements established for such cases.
- Degrees obtained from foreign universities must bear the consular seals and the seal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship, as specified in Article 67 of the Consular Service Act (No. 46, dated junio 7 junio ), or must be duly apostilled in accordance with the provisions of Law 8923; and submit the original and a photocopy of the certification of recognition and equivalence.
- For degrees obtained abroad, prior to applying for inclusion in the CFIA, the process of degree recognition and equivalency must be completed through the National Council of University Rectors (CONARE).
- Once you have obtained the certification of recognition and equivalence, you may apply for membership with the CFIA by submitting all the required documents.
Website
conare.ac.cr / ore.conare.ac.cr
Phone
2519-5700. Ext. 5766, 5767, 5769
The documentation received by the Services Platform is forwarded to the Registration and Documentation Department for verification and subsequent review by the committee of each Member Association, depending on the profession.
If any of the requirements are not submitted correctly or do not comply with CFIA regulations, you will be notified via email.
Receipt of the requirements does not constitute approval.
The appointment will be subject to review and a decision by the Board of Directors.
All information regarding the onboarding process will be sent to the email address you provided. We recommend that you check your email folders, including your Spam, Promotions, and Social folders.
If the application is approved, membership in the CFIA takes effect upon the individual’s swearing-in before the General Board of Directors.
A temporary member may only engage in the activity for which they were specifically invited to the country.
Appointment as a temporary member shall be for a term not exceeding one year, with renewal subject to the CFIA’s discretion, provided that a request is submitted in a timely manner and the terms of the respective contract justify such renewal. To this end, the required report must be submitted.
For more information, please contact the Registrar's Office