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Join as a RIBA Individual Chartered Member

This form is for first-time applications for RIBA Individual Chartered Membership.

If you’re re-joining, please download the readmission form and return it to us at membership.development@riba.org or contact us directly..

If you work for any of the following practices, please email the RIBA Account Management Team or Tel: 44(0)207 307 3686

  • ADP
  • AECOM (UK only)
  • AHR
  • Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
  • Allies and Morrison
  • BDP
  • Benoy (UK and APAC countries only)
  • Broadway Malyan
  • DarntonB3
  • Donald Insall
  • EPR
  • Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
  • HTA Design (UK only)
  • NPS Group/Hamson Barron Smith
  • Perkins +Will (UK only)
  • Pick Everard
  • Scott Brownrigg
  • Sheppard Robson

If you’re already a member please log in and use our Membership Renewals service. Student Membership, Chartered Practices and other categories can be found on our Membership information pages.

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Before you start

You must meet one of the following criteria, and if possible, have the required documents ready to upload before you proceed.

If you're based in the UK you'll need to either:

  • Have RIBA recognised Part 1, 2 and 3 qualifications*
  • OR have an architectural qualification listed in the European Union directive EC/2005/36
    + Access to the profession of architect
    At least two years of practical experience (which can be gained during or after your qualification, from any country)*

If you're based outside the UK, you'll need to either:

  • Have RIBA recognised Part 1, 2 and 3 qualifications*
  • Have RIBA recognised Part 1 and 2 qualifications, plus a combined total of at least 2 years of practical experience*
  • Have an architectural qualification listed in the European Union directive EC/2005/36
    Access to the profession of architect
    At least two years of practical experience (which can be gained during or after your qualification, from any country)*
  • Have full architect membership of one of the eligible 12 international institutes*

* Check which specific documents are required, or if your international institute is listed. 

You can submit your documents separately after applying if you wish to proceed without them, but this may cause delays.

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If you don't meet these criteria, you may still be eligible for membership - contact us to find out more. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm:

Applying for joint RIAS/RIBA Membership and are based in Scotland? Contact us to apply using a quick and easy form. 

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