Saudi Council of Engineers

Renewal of professional accreditation (engineer-architect-technical engineer)

The Professional Accreditation Renewal service is a central electronic service provided by the Saudi Council of Engineers allowing engineers, architects, and technical engineers to update and renew their professional accreditation periodically to continue practicing under approved legal standards and regulations. The service enables beneficiaries to submit renewal requests online through the council’s platform without the need to visit council offices, streamlining the process and saving time and effort.

The renewal system is based on fulfilling several conditions, including an active membership, achieving a specified number of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points during the previous accreditation period according to the professional grade (e.g., 60 points for Associate, 40 for Professional, and 30 for Consultant stages). Renewal also involves payment of fees and completion of required professional exams for those who have not passed them previously. The council reviews applications to ensure requirements have been met, then issues updated accreditation certificates confirming continued accreditation and active membership.

The online platform offers precise application tracking and options for electronic certificate receipt, in-person collection, or postal delivery for a fee. The renewal process also updates personal and professional data to maintain accurate council records.

Importance of the Professional Accreditation Renewal Service

Ensures continuous professional practice according to unified high engineering standards.
Guarantees updates in professional skills and knowledge through ongoing training and development points.
Maintains legal affiliation between the engineer and the council, providing professional protection.
Facilitates license renewal without paperwork or physical visits.
Ensures accuracy and improvement of the accredited engineers’ database managed by the council.

Challenges and Difficulties

Ensuring engineers meet all CPD requirements and fee payments within deadlines.
Difficulties in passing professional exams, especially for those who have not taken them before.
Delays in application review due to incomplete documents or insufficient CPD points.
Continuous regulatory updates require ongoing engineer vigilance and compliance.
Target Sector Person
Affiliated Authority Saudi Council of Engineers
Estimated DurationN/A
Gov Approval Window1 working day
Service Pricing120
Government Fee250

Mandatory Conditions

  • ✓ Obtaining the necessary academic qualification in one of the engineering/architectural/technical engineering disciplines.
  • ✓ The engineer, architect, and technical engineer must each hold a bachelor’s degree in their specializations.
  • ✓ Approval depends on the application according to its examination by the system.
  • ✓ Government fees for renewing membership, the first year is 250 riyals, the second year is 500 riyals, the third year is 750 riyals.
  • ✓ Sign the acknowledgment and authorization.

Required Documents

  • ✓ Attach the necessary documents to complete the registration process (ID / border number, passport, letter of introduction of work, certificate from the back, academic record).
  • ✓ Equivalency certificate from the Ministry of Education for holders of qualifications from outside the Kingdom (for Saudis) or attestation of the certificate from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cultural Attaches (for non-Saudis).
  • ✓ The academic certificate is certified by the Saudi Foreign Ministry.