Artikel XI.3

1. After the entry into force of this Convention, any State other than those falling into one of the categories listed under Article XI.1 may request accession to this Convention. Any request to this effect shall be addressed to one of the depositaries, who shall transmit it to the Parties at least three months before the meeting of the Committee of the Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education in the European Region. The depositary shall also inform the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe and the Executive Board of UNESCO.
2. The decision to invite a State which so requests to accede to this Convention shall be taken by a two-thirds majority of the Parties.
3. After the entry into force of this Convention the European Community may accede to it following a request by its member States, which shall be addressed to one of the depositaries. In this case, Article XI.3.2 shall not apply.
4. In respect of any acceding States or the European Community, the Convention shall enter into force on the first day of the month following the expiration of the period of one month after the deposit of the instrument of accession with one of the depositaries.