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 and colleges 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 resolve various problems 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 admission.
- 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 submit a transcript of courses completed and the curriculum for your entire academic program (high school and bachelor’s degree). If the transcript you submit includes courses that have been credited, recognized, or deemed equivalent, you must meet the requirements established for that purpose.
- Degrees obtained from foreign universities must bear the consular seals and those of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship, as specified in Article 67 of the Consular Service Law No. 46 of junio 7 junio , or must be duly apostilled in accordance with the provisions of Law 8923; and the original and a photocopy of the certification of recognition and equivalence must be submitted.
- For degrees obtained abroad, prior to applying for admission to the CFIA, you must apply for recognition and equivalency of the degree with the National Council of University Presidents (CONARE).
- Once you have obtained the certification of recognition and equivalence, you may apply for membership with the CFIA by submitting all the required documentation.
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 taking the oath of office before the General Board of Directors.
A temporary member may only carry out 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, and renewal shall be at the discretion of the CFIA, provided that a request is submitted in a timely manner and is justified by the terms of the respective contract. To this end, the required report must be submitted.
For more information, please contact the Department of Registration and Documentation