This article refers to the following FIFA regulations:
- Article 24 of the FIFA Football Agent Regulations
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The National Law Path allows eligible individuals licensed under a national sports agent licensing system reviewed and recognised by FIFA to obtain a FIFA football agent licence without taking the FIFA football agent exam.
At present, FIFA has recognised the French and Italian national licensing systems for this pathway. Individuals licensed under other national systems are not eligible to apply through this pathway unless and until the relevant national licensing system has been formally recognised by FIFA.
Applicants must still meet FIFA’s eligibility requirements, as recognition of a national licensing system exempts them from the exam only.
Submitting an application
Individuals licensed under a recognised national system can apply through the FIFA agent platform by creating an account, selecting the National Law Path as a licensing option and uploading the supporting documents needed to verify their national licence and eligibility.
The relevant member association reviews the application and supporting documents and handles enquiries about its assessment or further documentation. The FIFA general secretariat decides the application; once approved, applicants pay the licence fee in accordance with the platform’s instructions to obtain their FIFA licence.
Licensed football agents remain subject to the continuing licensing conditions, including eligibility, annual licence fees and the applicable Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.