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Membership

How to become a member:

Application for membership shall be by letter setting out sufficient particulars for  the Executive Committee to decide for which class of membership, if any the applicant is eligible. 

Architects who are in all other respects capable of admission to the Institute must in order to obtain the S.K.N.I.A satisfy the formal requirements to practice in St. Kitts and Nevis by holding a Professional Architectural Degree (Designation; Architect) or a Pre- Professional Architectural Degree (Designation; Associate Architect) from a recognized Institution. 

 

These are the following classes of membership:

  1. “Full Members” who shall be holding a degree approved by the S.K.N.I.A. This class of Membership shall be open to citizens and permanent residents of St. Kitts and Nevis. Only Full Members may vote or hold office.
  2. “Visiting Members” who shall be holding a degree or diploma from a recognized school approved by the S.K.N.I.A. This class of Membership shall be open to persons who are in possession of a valid work permit issued by the Ministry of National Security.
  3. “Student  Members” who  shall  be  currently  attending  a  full-  time  course  at  a recognized school approved by the S.K.N.I.A. This class of Membership shall be open to citizens and permanent residents.
  4. “Honorary Members” shall be awarded to distinguished non-practicing architects and to distinguished persons who may be in the field of Art or Science.
  5. Retired Members – Members who wish to retire should have the option to remain members but will subscribe 50% of dues for Full Membership.
  6. Graduate Members – Architects who hold a degree recognized by the S.K.N.I.A and are in the process of becoming Full Members.
  7. Overseas Members – Architects who are Nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis or non-nationals who held Full Membership but now reside overseas can qualify by application to the Executive. These Members must hold a degree approved by the S.K.N.I.A.

    Membership subscriptions are as follows:

    1. Full Member $250.00 per calendar year 
    2. Visiting Member $100.00 
    3. Student Member Free 
    4. Overseas Member $100.00 
    5. Retired Member $50.00 
    6. Graduate Member $50.00