Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements
Certification or Licensing
There are no certification or licensing requirements for Foreign Service officers.
Other Requirements
The Foreign Service requires that applicants be between the ages of 20 and 59 on the day you are appointed as a Foreign Service Officer.
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