PATHWAY 8: FOR ARCHITECTS LICENSED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

The UK ARB, the Architects Accreditation Council of Australian (AACA), and the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB), signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) on 15 March 2023. This means that registration for those holding qualifications within scope of the MRA will be quicker and easier.

For further information about the eligibilty criteria and how to apply, please refer to the links below.

ARB AACA NZRAB MRA re-stated 3 August 2023

Pathway 8 Application Form

AACA, ARB and NZRAB sign trilateral recognition agreement

Frequently Asked Questions

AACA NZRAB ARB Mutual Recognition Agreement Information

Pathway 8 Flow Chart

The citizenship eligibility requirement from the terms of the initial Agreement has been removed, which means this application route is now open to the holder of any passport and not restricted to just UK / Australian / New Zealand citizens or those with permanent residency status to remain in these countries.

If you require a New Zealand Certificate of Eligibility to provide to the UK ARB for your NZ qualification only, please email accreditation@nzrab.org.nz with your full legal name (include previous names, if relevant), date of birth, your nationality and citizenship status, your NZ Registration number (if relevant), and details about your architectural qualification such as type of degree and any Class of Honours, Merit or Distinction, year completed / awarded, and the tertiary provider / institution that awarded the degree. Please also include a copy of either your degree certificate(s) or transcript of academic record. For proof of identity purposes, please also attach a copy of either your passport, driver's license or birth, marriage or change of name certificate.

If you require the certificate for current registration only (including verification of your NZ qualification), please email accreditation@nzrab.org.nz with your full legal name (include previous names, if relevant), date of birth, your nationality and citizenship status, your NZ Registration number (if relevant), and details about your architectural qualification such as type of degree and any Class of Honours, Merit or Distinction, year completed / awarded, and the tertiary provider / institution that awarded the degree. Please also include a copy of either your degree certificate(s) or transcript of academic record. For proof of identity purposes, please also attach a copy of either your passport, driver's license or birth, marriage or change of name certificate.

Once your request for a New Zealand Certificate of Eligibility has been submitted to the NZRAB, you should expect a response within seven (7) working days; this could take longer during periods of high demand. Please ensure that you leave sufficient time for your request to be processed. A copy of the certificate will be sent to both the applicant as well as the UK ARB. There is no fee associated with this service request.