Join AFIO

To become a member of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO), follow these steps:

1. Review Membership Eligibility

AFIO membership is open to U.S. citizens who:

• Support AFIO's principles and educational objectives and members must certify compliance to our Code of Ethics.
• Wish to participate in or support AFIO activities.

This includes:

• Current and former U.S. intelligence, counterintelligence, military, law enforcement, and related personnel.
• U.S. citizens in private, civil, academic, or corporate sectors.
• Americans currently in non-intelligence government employment or other military service.

Those not wishing membership or non-U.S. citizens may subscribe to some of AFIO's publications as Subscribers or UKUSA Membership (which includes Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as UK).

2. Choose Your Membership Category

AFIO offers several membership categories:

• General Member: U.S. citizens - $95/year.
• UKUSA Member: Citizens of the UK, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand - $140/year.
• Subscriber: U.S./Canada libraries, institutions, and individuals not wishing to become members - $140/year.
• Corporate Sponsor: Corporations wishing to support AFIO and its objectives - starting at $2,000/year

See the Choose Your Membership page for full details.   

Note: Annual dues are not tax-deductible as contributions to AFIO. Donations above the current annual dues are deductible. 

3. Complete the Online Application

To join AFIO, fill out the form below.

4. Explore Local Chapter Membership

After joining AFIO, you may consider joining a local chapter. Note that to join a local chapter, you must first be a member of AFIO, and your national membership must be current 

5. Contact AFIO for Assistance

If you need assistance or have questions, contact AFIO:

• Email: afio@afio.com
• Phone: 703-790-0320
• Mailing Address: 220 Spring St, Suite 220, Herndon, VA 20170

Application Form