Attestation of construction professionals

An applicant wishing to acquire the right to perform the duties referred to in sub-clause 2.1 of STR 1.02.01:2017 "Description of the procedure for certification and recognition of construction participants" shall submit to SSVA an application for a certificate of qualification in the form specified in Annex 1 to STR 1.02.01:2017 (in writing or electronically).

The application shall be accompanied by the following (in accordance with STR 1.02.01:2017, Section IV):

1. a curriculum vitae (preferably using the Europass model);
2. a list of the works related to the professional activity referred to in the application, carried out during the period referred to in Article 12(5)(2) of the Construction Law, in which the Applicant participated;
3. a copy of the identity document (passport, identity card or other personal document); a copy of the change of name and/or surname document (if there has been a change of name and/or surname);
4. a copy of the diploma of higher education as a civil engineer and its supplement (The applicant must have the original diploma to be compared with the copy when submitting the attestation documents). The applicant's education must correspond to the positions, groups of structures (or structures) and field(s) of work specified in his/her application in accordance with sub-paragraphs 11.3, 11.4 and 11.5 of STR 1.02.01:2017; Citizens of other countries shall additionally submit a certificate from the Study Quality Evaluation Center concerning the assessment of the qualification acquired in the country of origin;
5. the record of the assessment of professional knowledge;
6. the applicant may, at his/her discretion, submit additional documents proving his/her qualifications (evidence of his/her degree, further training, participation in international programmes, etc.);
7. information or documentation about accidents involving the construction of structures in which the Applicant has been involved, resulting in harm to people or damage to property.

Document forms for Application, CV, list of work carried out (in Lithuanian) for certification of a specialist (citizen of the Republic of Lithuania):

• Forms to be filled in by computer

NOTE: When submitting documents electronically, the procedures for submitting electronic documents must be followed.

NOTE: When completing the application, please clearly and accurately identify the payer. Otherwise, an additional fee of EUR 15 will be charged for overwriting the account when changing the payer.

An applicant wishing to supplement the SSVA qualification certificate shall:

1. choose and pass the assessment of professional knowledge by an Authorised Organisation;
2. submit an application to SSVA (). In the request, indicate the number of the Certificate of Qualification to be supplemented and attach to the request the documents referred to in clause 12 of STR 1.02.01:2017, except for those referred to in clauses 12.3 to 12.5 of STR 1.02.01:2017.
3. pass the SSVA Legal Knowledge Examination in accordance with the Legal Knowledge Programme approved by the Minister for the Environment. The results of this examination shall be valid for a maximum period of 6 months from the date of passing the examination. The Legal Knowledge Examinations are organised according to a schedule: remotely, at SSVA premises and in some cities in Lithuania. Exam timetable.
4. pay for certification services in accordance with the fees approved by the Minister for the Environment;
   

   Note: Applicants shall pay the SSVA for the attestation services within 5 working days of receipt of the pre-paid invoice. If the attestation is postponed or the Applicant is not attested, the amount paid is non-refundable. When paying for the services, be sure to indicate the service code and the name(s) of the professional(s) to be attested in the purpose of payment.

5. receive information on the decision taken by the SSVA;
6. collect your certificate on the SSVA self-service website.

The fees for the certification of managers of the main fields of construction technical activities, spatial planners and for the issuance of recognition of rights documents have been approved by the Order of the Minister of the Environment No D1-112 (27 April 2022).

An applicant wishing to replace his/her certificate of competence or recognition of rights document due to a change of name must:

1. apply to the SSVA for a change to your document. The application shall be accompanied by the documents referred to in clause 12.3, 12.4 or 43.4, 43.5 of STR 1.02.01:2017;
2. paying for replacement services in accordance with the fees approved by the Minister for the Environment;
3. receive information on the decision taken by the SSVA;
4. collect the document from the SSVA Self-Service website.

An applicant wishing to replace lost documents must:

1. apply to the SSVA for a change to your document. The application shall be accompanied by the documents referred to in clause 26 or 61 of STR 1.02.01:2017;
2. paying for replacement services in accordance with the fees approved by the Minister for the Environment;
3. receive information on the decision taken by the SSVA;
4. collect the document from the SSVA Self-Service website.

After successfully completing the attestation or recognition of right procedure, individuals will receive a notification of their electronic Certificate of Qualification or document of Recognition of Right, together with a link to download them, to the email address they have provided to SSVA.

From 1 May 2022, all certificates are produced electronically. Therefore, all electronic documents produced from this date onwards can be downloaded online via the SSVA self-service (https://savitarna.ssva.lt/login.php).

Certificates of Qualification and Recognition of Right Documents were produced in the traditional way (paper-based) until 30 April 2022. These documents can still be collected from the SSVA Secretariat (see the "Contact" menu).

    Paper documents can be received:

•  I - IV   8.00-11.30 and 14.00-16.30;
•  V   8.00-11.30 and 14.00-15.00.

When collecting paper documents, you must show your ID or power of attorney if you are doing so on behalf of another person.

Higher education institutions, associations, unions, other public organisations or educational institutions shall be entitled to develop programmes of professional knowledge examinations and to conduct professional knowledge examinations, except for architects whose professional knowledge is examined by the Lithuanian Chamber of Architects.

The link below allows you to select the authorised organisation according to the duties, buildings and fields of work to be acquired:
Authorised organisations for testing the professional knowledge of civil engineers.