How do I Join

There are just three steps to join the IFE...

  1. Select the type of membership most appropriate to you, by clicking here
  2. Complete the application form. If you are in one of the following countries that have an IFE branch then you must join via your local branch. Click here to go to our branch contacts page for further details.
  • Australia
  • Belgium
  • Canada
  • Fiji
  • Hong Kong
  • Iceland
  • India
  • Malaysia
  • Mauritius
  • New Zealand
  • Republic of Ireland
  • Singapore
  • South Africa
  • Sri Lanka
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • United States of America
  • Zambia

3. Send the form to IFE with relevant supporting documents

What you can expect to happen next

  • You will receive an acknowledgment of your application
  • Your application will be reviewed by the Applications Panel
  • We will write to you advising you of the outcome of your application and of any subscriptions due

How long will it take?

From receipt of your application it takes between 8 - 12 weeks to process.The Applications Panel sits approximately every four to six weeks. When we receive your application within this period will affect how quickly it will be reviewed by the Panel and therefore, how soon you will hear from us.

Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions on Membership

Membership Rules for Titles & Grades - Guidance on the grades of membership and their requirements

Application Pack - for Technician and Member grades. This application pack also includes the IPD Objectives and guidance for preparing a Professional Review report which is a mandatory requirement when applying for either of these grades.

Technician application pack. Member application pack.

Application Form - for Graduate, Associate and Fellow grades.

For Student applications, please click here