Message for U.S. citizens: Becoming A Foreign Service Officer

January 10, 2013

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Attention Americans in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Are you interested in becoming a diplomat? To be eligible for the Foreign Service, the U.S. Department of State requires that all applicants be:

• U.S. citizens on the date they submit their registration package
• At least 20 years old and no older than 59 years of age on the day you submit your registration
• At least 21 years old and not yet 60 on the day you are appointed as a Foreign Service Officer (FSO)
• Available for worldwide assignments, including Washington, D.C.

Even though you are not required to know a foreign language to become an FSO, proficiency in one or more languages will enhance your competitiveness for selection.

If you are a capable, healthy and dedicated candidate who is prepared to step up to the challenges facing our country and the world, taking the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) is the first step towards becoming an FSO.

The Foreign Service Officer Test will be offered in Sarajevo the morning of Tuesday, February 5, 2013.  Registration is open now.  Tuesday, January 22, 2013 is the last day for candidates intending to test overseas to submit completed registration forms and Friday, January 25, 2013  is the deadline for candidates to schedule test seats at overseas sites (such as Embassy Sarajevo) – make sure to register early so that you get a seat!  The Sarajevo testing site typically fills up quickly.  To find out more and register to take the test, please visit Department of State  - Becoming a Foreign Service Officer webpage.