Panhellenic Association of Translators

Membership of the Association is open to individuals who are working lawfully as professional translators and who meet at least one of the following criteria:

they hold a university degree in translation;

they hold a university degree in a related field (e.g. foreign languages and literature, linguistics, communication studies), with translation as a special subject or with a postgraduate qualification in translation; or have successfully completed a period of practical training as a translator in some department of the European Union or other international organisation; or can prove that they have worked as a translator for 3 years;

they have worked as a translator in some department of the European Union or other international organisation;

they hold a university degree in an unrelated field and have specialized in translation or can prove that they have worked as a translator for 4 years;

they are already a highly respected translator and are accepted as a member in accordance with article 5 of the statutes.

On payment of their annual subscription, members must provide documentary evidence that they are still working lawfully as professional translators.

Prospective members must submit a written application to the Board, which will decide accordingly. If an application is rejected, the applicant will be informed of the reasons for the rejection.