How to join SFTI

Apply online in about 15 minutes. Most applications are decided within 10 working days.

What you need

Proof of any qualifications, a CV showing your translation or interpreting work, and one professional reference. Students need a letter or email from their course leader instead of a reference.

After you apply

The membership team checks your documents and may ask for more evidence. Once approved, you pay the first year's fee and the £40 joining fee, and your membership starts the same day.

Questions

Do I need to live in the UK?

No. Around 15% of members live outside the UK. Fees are the same wherever you live.

Can I join if I translate part-time?

Yes. There is no minimum number of working hours for any grade.

Good to know

• Your membership number is on your certificate and in the top corner of your member account.
• We send all membership emails from membership@sfti.example. Add it to your contacts so they don't go to spam.
• Members and Fellows appear in the Find a translator directory automatically; Associates don't.

Downloads

• Application checklist (Word, 45 KB)
• Membership regulations (PDF, 5 KB)

Page last reviewed 13 June 2026