Application for License to Practice as an Advanced Observer

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A document issued by the Center authorizing an individual to carry out work or activities related to the duties of a Advanced Observer, in accordance with the requirements of the National Center for Meteorology.

License Requirements

License Fees

Submit the application through the platform:

Pay the required service fee
Attach a valid copy of the National ID or Residency Permit and present the original for verification
Attach a personal photograph (2×3 cm)
Attach a certificate of experience issued by the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI), showing no less than 5 years of previous work in the field of meteorology (GOSI printout)
Attach the original, accredited diploma in Meteorology, which must include all components of the basic educational program required for a license to practice as an Advanced Meteorological Observer
Attach proof of having received practical qualification or vocational training in a meteorological field from a recognized regional center, a competent national authority, or an observation facility accredited by the National Center for Meteorology.
Exemptions apply to those who have previously worked as a meteorology specialist or technician at an official national center or authority, provided an official statement is submitted as proof
Attach an original, recent certificate of good conduct addressed to the National Center for Meteorology
Attach a medical fitness report
Submit a declaration affirming the accuracy of all provided documents and accepting full legal and civil responsibility in case of any false information
Present all original documents for review
Submit an approved leave or permission from the employer (if the applicant is a government employee)

License Issuance: The applicable fee will be determined at a later stage.

Clarifications:

The beneficiary has the right to request the permit/license and pay the applicable fee for up to a maximum of three years.

License Requirements

License Fees

Submit the application through the platform:

Pay the required service fee
Proof of reporting the loss of the professional practice card to the Center

Issuance of Replacement for Lost Document: The applicable fee will be determined at a later stage.

Clarifications:

The beneficiary has the right to request the permit/license and pay the applicable fee for up to a maximum of three years.

License Requirements

License Fees

Submit the application through the platform:

Valid copy of the National ID or Residency Permit
Pay the required service fee
Original recent certificate of good conduct addressed to the National Center for Meteorology
Declaration affirming the authenticity of the submitted documents
Provide employer approval or official authorization (if the applicant is a government employee)
Submit the original previous license
Present all original documents for verification

License Renewal: The applicable fee will be determined at a later stage.

Clarifications:

The beneficiary has the right to request the permit/license and pay the applicable fee for up to a maximum of three years.

Access & Subscription Details

Target Category

Individuals
Service Processing Time

Issuance: 5–15 working days
Renewal: 5–15 working days
Replacement for Lost Document: 5–15 working days
Validity Period of Permit/License

Permit: 1 year
License: 1 year / 2 years / 3 years
Licensing Conditions and General Regulations
Customer Service

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