Following FIFA's Circular (No. 1593) on 26 July 2017 to all its Members, reiterating the application process,The AFC launched the AFCAS Online System (AFC-IM Online) on 1 January 2018. In line with it's Vision and Mission to become the world's leading Confederation, this new initiative will allow Member Associations (MAs) to submit requests for authorisation and be notified of the deadlines for each request electronically.
