FIBA Chap 2. Transfer procedure - duties of national member federations (articles 3-65 to 3-71)

International Transfer of Players

• A National Member Federation must obtain a letter of clearance from FIBA before granting a license for a player seeking an international transfer.

Requesting a Letter of Clearance

• The request must be submitted exclusively through the FIBA Information System.
• The request must comply with all requirements set out in the FIBA Information System, including:
  • Providing the player's name and nationality.
  • Providing the player's passport.
  • Providing the name and license number of the FIBA player's agent(s) involved in the transfer, if applicable.
• The request must indicate the player's National Member Federation of origin.
• In the case of a first registration, the request must include a written declaration signed by the player stating that the player has never been licensed by any National Member Federation.
• The request must indicate all known nationalities of the player.
• The request must indicate the date and place of birth of the player.

Special Cases

• There are special cases for young players (see articles 3-72 to 3-89).
• There are special cases for academic institutions and other organizations (see articles 3-90 and 3-92).

FIBA Letter of Clearance

• A request for a letter of clearance is considered complete in the FIBA Information System when:
  • All required information is provided
  • Any applicable administrative fee is paid by the requesting National Member Federation
  • The request is submitted to the National Member Federation of origin
• Note: The administrative fee is non-refundable in the case of duplicate requests

Response to Request

• The National Member Federation of origin must respond to a request for a letter of clearance within 6 days
  • This 6-day period starts on the day the request is considered complete (according to Central European Time)
  • The response must:
    • Agree or disagree with the request for a letter of clearance
    • Indicate if the player was licensed by the National Member Federation and if they played basketball within its territory
    • Indicate if any sanctions are currently in force against the player (imposed by FIBA Zone, National Member Federation, or outside organisations)
    • If the player is under contract, submit the valid contract (duly dated and signed by the parties involved) with a certified English or French translation

FIBA's Review Process for Letter of Clearance

• FIBA reviews the reply from the National Member Federation of origin if it disagrees with the request for a letter of clearance.
• If the reply appears complete, FIBA transfers it to the requesting National Member Federation.

Responsibilities of Requesting National Member Federation

• The requesting National Member Federation must notify FIBA within three (3) days of receiving the reply whether it disputes the reply.

FIBA's Decision on Letter of Clearance

• FIBA decides on the letter of clearance based on the replies from the National Member Federations involved in the transfer.
• In cases of dispute, FIBA decides on the letter of clearance within seven (7) days from the point of notification, unless circumstances dictate otherwise.

Notification of Sanctions

• National Member Federations are notified through the FIBA Information System of any sanctions applied or adopted by FIBA against the player.
• Sanctions may be adopted from disciplinary decisions taken by FIBA Zones, National Member Federations, or other organisations outside FIBA.

International Transfer of Players

• A National Member Federation must obtain a letter of clearance from FIBA before granting a license to a player seeking an international transfer.

Request for Letter of Clearance

• The request must be submitted through the FIBA Information System.
• The request must include:
  • Player's name and nationality
  • Player's passport
  • Name and license number of the FIBA player's agent(s), if applicable
  • National Member Federation of origin
  • Written declaration signed by the player stating that they have never been licensed by any National Member Federation (for first registration)
  • Date and place of birth
  • All known nationalities of the player

Completing the Request

• A request is complete when:
  • All required information is provided
  • Administrative fee is paid by the requesting National Member Federation
  • The request is submitted to the National Member Federation of origin

Response from National Member Federation of Origin

• The National Member Federation of origin must respond within 6 days.
• The response must:
  • Agree or disagree with the request for a letter of clearance
  • Indicate if the player was licensed by the National Member Federation of origin
  • Indicate if the player ever played basketball within the territory of the National Member Federation of origin
  • Indicate if any sanctions are in force against the player
  • Attach a certified English or French translation of the contract if the player is under contract

FIBA Review and Decision

• FIBA performs an initial review of the response from the National Member Federation of origin.
• If the response appears complete, FIBA transfers the reply to the requesting National Member Federation.
• The requesting National Member Federation must notify FIBA within 3 days if it disputes the reply.
• FIBA decides on the letter of clearance based on the replies and may conduct further investigations if necessary.