The following is an extract from FFA's Match Officials Policies and Procedures Manual

The information needs to be submitted to Football NSW so that they can start the process.

We can help you but we have no authority in recognising overseas qualifications and cannot provide advice on the level at which you would likely be recognised.

2.1 Recognition of Overseas Qualifications

2.1.1 Application Process

Application for recognition of overseas qualifications must be made as follows:

Level of accreditation	Application made to
Recognition of community accreditation	RTC
Recognition of advanced accreditation	FFA through RTC

FFA may delegate responsibility for recognition of overseas advanced qualifications to the RTC.

1. Certificates or accreditation cards can only be submitted if they were issued by a National Association and should be translated into English.

2. Accreditation must be current. This means that :

• the date on the certificate must be less than four years prior to date of FFA receiving the application; or
• the expiration date on an accreditation card produced by a National Association must be dated in the future.

If there is no date on the certificate or accreditation card, a letter must be provided to FFA from the appropriate National Association confirming that the accreditation is current.

3. The match official must hold Australian residency or citizenship (proof must be submitted).
Match officials who have entered Australia on temporary or short-term visas may apply for recognition of their overseas qualifications.

4. The application process may include examinations and practical assessments in matches at the level determined by the RTC or FFA. All such examinations and practical assessments will be
conducted by the RTC or as determined by FFA.

5. If the application is successful the match official will be provided accreditation:

• expiring on 31 December in the year in which their original accreditation was due to expire if they hold Australian residency or citizenship; or
• for the duration of the stay during which their application was submitted if they have entered Australia on a temporary or short-term visa.

The match official will receive a letter confirming their FFA accreditation and expiry date but will not receive a certificate or an accreditation card.

2.1.2 Renewal of accreditation gained under Recognition of Overseas Qualifications

To apply for renewal of accreditation gained under Recognition of Overseas Qualifications the match official must meet the same minimum requirements for renewal of accreditation as other officials.