Foreign observers referred to in Article 111c of this Law, interested in observing the elections, shall lodge an application for observing the elections to the ministry in charge for foreign affairs not later than 10 (ten) days prior to the Election Day.

The application referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall include the name of the country of the observer, the title of the organisation, the proof of registry, the number and composition of the representatives and time/duration of their stay.

The ministry in charge for foreign affairs shall, on the day following the receipt of the application, forward the application to the SEC.

The SEC shall, within the 48 (forty eight) days from the receipt of the application, issue the official authorisations or render a decision rejecting the issuing of authorisations.