Architecture at home and abroad, Technology University of Engineering Applicants with a Bachelor of Architecture degree or a Diploma in Architecture awarded by a college or university must apply to the Council with the following details and credentials:

(a) Name and 2 passport size photos

(b) Guest Citizenship, allowed to be Citizenship and Citizen’s Verification Card No;

(c) Educational qualification, Copy of Diploma in Engineering Technology or Diploma in Architecture;

(d) Full contact information;

(e) Telephone number and email address.

A person who has obtained the Certificate of Technical Expert and has completed the prescribed period or has a degree in Architecture Technology may apply to the Council in accordance with Rule 56 for the Certificate of Technical Expert Degree.

Anyone who receives a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, from an engineering university, institute or college at local and abroad, must apply to the Council with the following details and documents:

(a) Name and 2 passport size photos

(b) Guest Citizenship, allowed to be Citizenship and Citizen’s Verification Card No. or Foreigner Registration Certificate and Passport Number;

(c) Educational qualification such as, copy of Diploma in Architecture or Copy of Certificate of Technical Expert;

(d) Satisfactory recommendation of the supervising architect;

(e) Description of Architectural Working Experience;

(f) Full contact details;

(g) Telephone number and email address.

A person who has obtained a registered architect's certificate and has completed the required period must obtain an architectural license, or a person who has completed the specified period and wants to obtain a senior architectural license can apply to the Council in accordance with Rule 60.

Applicant for Registration Certificate:

(a) A person who has received the Certificate of Technical Expert Registration can apply for the Certificate of Technical Expert Certificate only after working at least four years in the field of architectural work under the supervision of a senior architect license holder or an architect license holder;

(b) A person who has obtained the Certificate of Graduate Technical Expert can apply for the Certificate of Registration Architecture only after working at least two years in the field of architectural work under the supervision of a senior architect license holder or an architect license holder;

(c) A registered architect can apply for an architectural license only after working at least two years in the field of architecture under the supervision of a senior architect license holder;

(d) A licensed architect can apply for a senior architect's license only after working for five consecutive years as an architect in the architectural profession.

Foreign architects working in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar In any business with foreign investment, in a private business, an architectural or architectural consultancy as an individual, if working with more than one person, shall apply to the Council for a Foreign Architect Registration Certificate.

A foreign architect may apply to the Council for a professional degree or diploma of his or her degree before commencing with the responsibilities and responsibilities of any architectural work to be carried out in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.

A foreign architect who wants to apply for a foreign architect registration certificate must have the following qualifications:

(a) A person who has been granted legal residency in Myanmar;

(b) A person who can work under the supervision of a senior Myanmar citizen license holder;

(c) A person with a degree in Architecture recognized by the Council;

(d) A person who has the required qualifications according to the architecture of the country of origin;

(e) At least five years’ experience in architectural work;

(f) A person who meets the requirements issued by the Council from time to time.

If a foreign architect wants to get a foreign architect registration certificate or professional certificate, he / she must apply to the Council with the following details and documents:

(a) Name and 2 passport size photos;

(b) True copy of passport;

(c) Letter of notification from the relevant ministry or business owner;

(d) Educational qualification, Original and Certificate of Architecture Degree;

(e) Recommendation of the senior Myanmar architect license holder who will be in charge;

(f) Statement and evidence of architectural working experience;

(g) Full address of the country of permanent residence and current full address;

(h) Telephone number and email address.

A foreign architect who has received the Certificate of Foreign Architect Registration shall comply with the following:

(a) Must work under the supervision of a senior Myanmar license holder;

(b) Not allow to submit proposals or apply for permits against the restrictions set by the Council;

(c) Shall submit if requested by the Council for proof of architectural qualifications;

(d) Follow the rules set out to support the technology transfer study;

(e) Must have a good understanding about the Law, the standards and qualification standards;

(f) Shall abide by the code of ethics prescribed by the Council;

(g) To carry out only architectural works permitted by the Council;

(h) Must abide by the existing laws of Myanmar;

(i) Shall pay the income tax prescribed by the State;

(j) Shall abide by the rules set by the Council from time to time.

A certified foreign architect must comply with the following:

(a) Must work with a person who has obtained a senior architect license from a Myanmar citizen.

(b) No liability or responsibility shall be granted for licensing or assignment submitting a proposal against the restrictions set by the Council;

(c) The rules set forth to support technology transfer must be followed;

(d) Delegation and succession shall be carried out only after obtaining the professional certificate;

(e) The Myanmar Senior Citizens who have a joint venture license must be recognized as a registered architect;

(f) In business advertisement, the name of the senior Myanmar architect licensee of the joint venture must be included in the business report;

(g) Must abide by the existing laws of Myanmar;

(h) Shall pay the taxes and income tax prescribed by the State;

(i) Shall abide by the rules set by the Council from time to time.

Recipient of any type of registration certificate:

(a) shall apply to the Council at least 60 days ahead of the expiration date if desire to renew the registration certificate;

(b) shall settle the prescribed overdue fee if the application is extended after the expiration date;

(c) shall apply to the Council for a registration certificate when it is damage or lost;

(d) shall apply for the renewal of professional registration certificate, damage or loss, to the Council in accordance with Rule 56;

(e) shall apply for the renewal of architectural registration certificate; damage or loss, to the Council in accordance with Rule 60.

Any executive order or decision made by the Executive Committee with regard to the application for registration certificate, renewal of registration certificate, in order to issue one kind of registration certificate for local and foreign architects, if a person dissatisfied with any order or decision made in connection with the application for recognition of the recipients of the a degree or diploma awarded by a college or university or Technology University of Engineering may appeal to the Council within 60 days from the date of receipt of that decision or order:

(a) Name of the appellant and guest citizen, Citizenship Verification Card Number or Foreigner Registration Number and Passport No;

(b) Application signed by the appealant;

(c) Reasons for appeal and evidence.

(d) A true copy of the order or decision of the Executive Committee.

Registered Architect Certificate Holders of Graduate Technician Certificate and Certified Technician shall carry out the architectural work designated by the Myanmar Architect Council only under the supervision of a senior architect or licensee.

The licensee of the Architects shall carry out other building projects other than the following. The following activities can be carried out only under the supervision of a senior architect license holder:

(a) Public buildings up to 1,000 people, types of buildings referred to as Assembly in the Myanmar National Building Code (MNBC, Chapter 2) and types of buildings designated by the Council of Architects from time to time;

(b) Design of building projects located on major intersections;

(c) Design of building project with floor area above 10,000 square feet;

(d) Building project up to 12 stories and above.

If the architect meets the relevant requirements, he can perform the following tasks as per the relevant experts:

(a) Interior Design;

(b) Landscape Design;

(c) Heritage Building & Sites Conservation;

(d) Urban, Regional Planning & Urban Design;

(e) Construction Management;

(f) Real Estate Development Planning.