Registration for Active Membership in O.A. - National or foreign candidate
Professional internship
The Professional Internship consists of a period of Experimental Professional Experience in the profession's own acts, Training in Statute and Code of Deontology and Professional Training and lasts for 12 months.
Enrolment through the Professional Internship is intended to:
1. Holders of qualifying training in the field of architecture, recognized under Portuguese law.
2. Qualifying training in the field of architecture is considered to be:
- Training in Portugal
a) Integrated Masters in Architecture, in accordance with what is described in the Portuguese Architects’ Association Statute (EOA), article 5, paragraph 2, subparagraph b);
b) Degree or equivalent diploma in the field of architecture, in accordance with what is described in the EOA, article 5, paragraph 2, subparagraph a).
- Training abroad
c) Degrees of academic training in architecture within one of the following cases:
That are covered by the automatic recognition of the EU Directive;
Who benefit from the application of the general regime for the recognition of training and professional experience, as provided for in Law No. 9/2009, of March 4 and subsequent amendments;
Obtain equivalence of the academic title under the terms of the legislation in force.
Professional experience
1. The experimental professional experience foreseen in the internship is developed in Host Entities framed in the practice of the profession's own acts defined in paragraphs 2 and 3 of article 44 of the EOA and is supervised by a supervisor.
2. The period of experimental professional experience lasts for 12 months and can be carried out in a minimum period of 4 months in different entities and must be completed within a maximum period of 24 months.
3. The counting of the period of professional internship at the Portuguese Architect’s Association begins from the date of validation by the Regional Executive Board (CDR) or by the date indicated by the latter, provided that it is after validation.
4. The supervisor must be an effective member of the Portuguese Architect’s Association registered for at least 5 years and in full exercise of his rights, not being able to accompany more than 3 interns simultaneously.
Training in Statute and Ethics and Professional Training:
In accordance with the Internship and Registration Bylaw (RIE), all intern members must attend training in Statute and Code of Deontology and Professional Training , under the terms described in articles 3 and 4 of Annex I, and in accordance with the provisions of the 33rd plenary meeting of the National Executive Board (CDN) on May 3, 2016.
Training in Statute and Code of Deontology (8h)
Training in Statute and Code of Deontology is mandatory.
- The 8 hours of training in Statute and Code of Deontology are not included in the 21 hours of mandatory professional training;
- The registration fee for the Training in Statute and Code of Deontology is included in the Internship Registration Fee.
Professional Training (minimum 21h)
During the internship one must carry out at least 21 hours of professional training in the areas 581 - Architecture and Urbanism and 582 - Civil Construction and Civil Engineering.
- The 21 hours must include, obligatorily, training in both areas;
- The corresponding training area is mentioned in the presentation of each training course (581 or 582). The lack of this information means that the course can be taken, but is not considered as professional training within the scope of the admission process to the Portuguese Architects’ Association.
Registration for training must be done through your personal area on the Architects’ Portal.
In all training courses, the trainee member must be successful.
Formalization of the application (RIE Annex I, article 2):
To apply for a Professional Internship, you must register as a candidate and fill in the online forms:
- Personal data;
- Supervisor;
- Host Entity;
- Professional experience;
- Declaration of Acceptance;
- Uploading and Submitting:
Passport photograph (jpeg/jpg);
Citizen Card or equivalent document;
Qualifying training certificate in the field of architecture, recognized under Portuguese law, as provided for in article 2 of the RIE;
Equivalence of the academic title under the terms of the legislation in force (if applicable);
Document of authorization to remain in Portugal (if applicable);
Professional Internship Application Form;
Internship Plan;
Declaration of the Host Entity;
Supervisor’s Statement;
Identification document of the person responsible for the Host Entity;
Work accident insurance concluded between the Host Entity and the trainee
(this document can be presented at the beginning of the professional experience);
Professional internship certificate issued by the competent authority of the Member State EU (if applicable).
Payment of €200 relating to the Candidacy Fee, in accordance with article 9 (Fees) of the Internship and Registration Bylaw (RIE). After validation, the number of Extraordinary Intern Member will be assigned and you will be able, in a reserved area, to submit specific requests and complete the internship. The information provided does not exempt you from consulting the EOA and its own Regulations.
Formalization of completion of Internship (RIE Annex I, article 5):
In order to formalize the completion of the professional internship, you must submit the Application Booklet recording activities and acts carried out during the period of the professional internship and must be validated by the supervisor.
You must complete the online forms:
- Professional Internship Completion Form;
- Supervisor’s assessment;
- Declaration of completion of the Host Entity;
- Activities Sheet;
- Data update sheet;
- Uploading and Submitting:
Supervisor’s assessment;
Declaration of the Host Entity(ies);
Activities Sheet and description of skills acquired during the internship;
Certificates of Professional Training carried out, when not carried out at the OA;
Payment of 95 € relative to the registration fee as an Active Member.
Acceptance of the Application Booklet implies validation by the respective CDR within 30 days. Interns with completed professional internship must be enrolled by the CDN within a maximum period of 30 days after the date of validation of the Application Booklet.
Establishment of Professionals from Other States
The recognition of the professional qualifications of a national of a Member State of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) obtained outside Portugal, for registration as a member of the Portuguese Architect’s Association (OA), is governed by Law no. 9/2009 of 4 March, which transposes Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September into domestic law.
Nationals of another Member State may register as full members of the OA where they hold qualifying training recognised under Portuguese legislation or subject to automatic recognition under Annex V.7-5.7.1 of Directive 2005/36/EC:
a) By submitting proof of registration/enrolment as an architect issued by the competent authority, in cases where the profession is regulated in the Member State of origin;
b) By proving that they have practised the profession for at least one year on a full-time basis, or a part-time period of equivalent total duration, during the previous 10 years, in cases where neither the profession nor the training leading to it is regulated in the Member State of origin.
Nationals of a Third State, not belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA), with qualifying training obtained in the State of origin or in another Third State, may register as full members of the OA:
a) Under and in accordance with any reciprocity agreement, where applicable, provided that they are legally established as professional architects in the State of origin;
b) By recognition of their qualifying training by a Portuguese higher education institution, in accordance with the law, and completion of a Professional Internship as set out in the Internship and Registration Bylaw.
Formal submission of the application for full membership (Annex II of the Internship and Registration Bylaw):
In order to formalise registration as a full member, the professional legally established in another State, with qualifying training recognised in Portugal, must first register on the Architects' Portal as a “Candidate” and then access their personal area, where they must complete the Establishment Form for Professionals from Other States, available online, and upload and submit:
- Passport photograph (jpeg/jpg);
- Copy of identification document;
- Academic qualification in the field of architecture obtained in the country of origin;
- Recognition of the qualifying training by a Portuguese higher education institution, in accordance with the law, as provided for in Article 2 of the Internship and Registration Bylaw, in cases not covered by automatic recognition;
- Proof of residence in Portugal;
- Proof of registration/enrolment as an architect issued by the competent authority of the country of origin (where applicable);
- Proof that the profession has been practised for at least 1 year during the previous 10 years (where applicable).
Payment of the amounts of €50 + €450 relating respectively to the administrative fees for assessment of the application and registration, in accordance with the Fees and Charges Table in force.
Acceptance of the establishment request implies validation by the National Executive Board within 30 days.
Free Provision of Services
The recognition of the professional qualifications of a national of a Member State of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) obtained outside Portugal, for the practice of the profession of architect under the Freedom to Provide Services regime, is governed by Law nº. 9/2009 of 4 March, which transposes Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September into domestic law.
Nationals of another Member State of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA), legally established in the country of origin, with qualifying training recognised under Portuguese legislation or subject to automatic recognition under Annex V.7-5.7.1 of Directive 2005/36/EC, may practise the profession of architect under the Freedom to Provide Services regime:
a) By submitting proof of registration/enrolment as an architect issued by the competent authority, in cases where the profession is regulated in the Member State of origin;
b) By proving that they have practised the profession for at least 1 year during the previous 10 years, in cases where neither the profession nor the training leading to it is regulated in the Member State of origin.
Formal registration for Freedom to Provide Services (Annex II of the Internship and Registration Bylaw):
In order to formalise the application to provide services, the professional legally established in another Member State must complete the declaration prior to the deployment of the service provider , attaching the following documents:
- Copy of identification document or proof of nationality;
- Academic qualification subject to automatic recognition;
- Recognition of the qualifying training by a Portuguese higher education institution, in accordance with the law, as provided for in Article 2 of the Internship and Registration Bylaw, in cases not covered by automatic recognition;
- Proof of registration/enrolment as an architect issued by the competent authority of the country of origin (where applicable);
- Proof that the profession has been practised for at least 1 year during the previous 10 years (where applicable).
The documentation must be sent to the Portuguese Architect’s Association.
Payment of the amount of €60 relating to the administrative fee for issuing the certificate of professional qualification, valid for one year, in accordance with the Fees and Charges Table in force.
Acceptance of the Freedom to Provide Services request implies validation by the National Executive Board within 30 days.