During the individual practice period, the organization must renew the practicing certificate if the practicing certificate is about to expire. Application and procedures for renewal of architectural practice certificates in Vietnam are specified herein.
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Procedures for architectural practicing certificate renewal in Vietnam
1. Requirements for renewing architectural practicing certificates in Vietnam
Requirements for renewal of architecture practicing certificate shall be regulated as follows:
- Architecture practicing certificate has expired;
- Ongoing career development is guaranteed;
- There is none of violations against rules of professional conduct for practicing architects.
Expiry date of architectural practicing certificates: valid nationwide for the duration of 10 years.
(Clause 2, Article 27, Clause 2, Article 28 of the Law on Architecture 2019)
2. Application for architectural practicing certificate renewal
An application for renewal of an architecture practicing certificate includes:
- An application form made using the form in the Appendix III hereof enclosing 02 portrait pictures (4x6 cm) of the applicant on a white background which was taken within the last 06 months;
- A written certification provided by the agencies performing ongoing career development activities specified in Clause 4 Article 24 of Decree 85/2020/ND-CP;
- A certified true copy or file containing a color photo taken from the original or a copy presented together with its original for comparison of the issued practicing certificate.
(Clause 2, Article 27 of Decree 85/2020/ND-CP)
3. Renewal procedures for architectural practice certificates in Vietnam
Step 1: Submit an application for renewal of the architectural practice certificate
The applicant shall submit an application to the authority that has power to issue practicing certificates whether online or by post or in person;
Step 2: Process the application
- Upon receipt of a sufficient and valid application, the issuing authority shall issue the practicing certificate within 15 days in the case of issuance; 05 days in the case of re-issuance; 10 days in the case of renewal of the practicing certificate.
If the application is insufficient or invalid, the issuing authority shall notify the applicant once in writing within 05 days from receipt of the application;
- The applicant shall pay fees upon applying for issuance, re-issuance or renewal of the practicing certificate.
The collection, payment and management of such fees shall comply with regulations of the Ministry of Finance of Vietnam.
(Clause 1, Article 28 of Decree 85/2020/ND-CP).
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