Join our active community of translators and interpreters!

Whether you're a literary translator, non-fiction or document translator, audiovisual translator, conference or community interpreter, teacher, student or academic in the translation and interpreting industry, you can join our respectful and lively community of professionals.

Part-time professionals in the translation and interpreting industry may also apply to join.

The Finnish Association of Translators and Interpreters was founded in 1955, when many translators felt that their individual efforts were insufficient to protect their rights. As a cultural organisation, one of SKTL’s primary goals is to underscore the position of translation and interpreting as part of Finnish culture.

You can join SKTL during your studies or later, and we will remain here to support you throughout your career. Membership will underline your position as a representative of a respected profession. We listen carefully to translation and interpreting professionals, and run our activities accordingly. Members can directly influence SKTL’s decision-making via the sections and local branches.

How do I join?

To apply for membership, please fill in the application form. You can apply for membership in several sections at the same time.

Please remember to provide the required attachments and appendices (e.g. diplomas, certificates of employment and so on). Applications are handled about once a month.

All members of SKTL are entitled to members’ benefits and will receive a username and password to access SKTL’s online services.

apply for membership

If you are already a member, but

  • you want to apply to a new section
  • you are a student or trial member and want to apply for full membership

please fill in an application form on the internal member pages.

member pages

Membership fees for 2026

Please note: Invoices for 2026 annual membership fees will be sent in early 2026.

  • Ordinary membership € 165
  • Trial membership € 120
  • Student membership € 50
  • Associate membership € 1,100
  • Supporting membership € 500

To apply for associate or supporting membership, please contact jasenasiat@sktl.fi.