Eligibility
Psychologists who reside outside the United States and Canada and present evidence of appropriate qualifications are eligible to join APA as International Affiliates. As an international affiliate you will join psychologists from more than 145 countries in being eligible to take advantage of APA member benefits for products and services and to receive news and specialized international information. Psychologists from low-income countries are eligible for a special rate.
APA membership is effective January 1 through December 31. If you join APA between September 1 and December 31, you will enjoy membership through the next calendar year.
Benefits
APA membership offers a wide array of personal and professional benefits including:
Expert career support
Information on trends across psychology
Even more information, for less
Lifelong learning
Advanced networking opportunities
Support psychology
Feel good knowing your participation and dues support a variety of activities and programs that help move psychology, and society, forward. Every day, APA works to advance psychology education, training and research through programs and advocacy at the federal level. At the same time, APA works to expand the public’s access to, and understanding of, psychology through programs and partnerships with organizations like the YMCA, PTA and more.
Dues
Dues for international affiliate members are just $50 annually. Psychologists in countries in the developing world or countries in economic transition receive an additional discount.
Division Membership
APA’s 54 special interest divisions offer opportunities to network and grow within a specific area of psychology. Division membership is in addition to APA membership. However, most divisions offer free or low-cost membership for first-year members. Learn more about division membership.