WIMA Membership

Join a Global Professional Association

Membership for professionals, firms, institutions and sector participants committed to responsible investment migration practice.

WIMA connects qualified individuals and organizations through standards, education, verification, research, events and professional accountability.

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Standards-led Verified directory Member-governed

01Individual Members

02Corporate Members

03Observer Categories

Professional Recognition

Use the appropriate WIMA member designation and profile listing.

Industry Standards

Align with WIMA ethics, conduct and disclosure standards.

Knowledge Access

Receive reports, policy updates and member briefings.

Global Network

Connect with professionals, firms, institutions and regional chapters.

Application Routes

Two Routes to Membership

Applicants may qualify through WIMA-approved education and assessment or through documented professional experience and sector standing.

Route 01

Membership by Certification

For applicants who complete WIMA-approved education, assessment or the WIMA Certified Residence & Citizenship Planner pathway.

New professionalsEligible
Credential-building advisorsEligible
Foundation pathway applicantsEligible

Route 02

Membership by Experience

For experienced professionals or firms that meet WIMA eligibility, background, conduct and sector experience requirements.

Experienced advisorsEligible
Lawyers and consultantsEligible
Senior executives and firmsEligible

All applications remain subject to review, approval and compliance with WIMA membership rules.

Membership Types

Individual Membership Types

Individual membership is designed for students, academics, advisors, certified professionals and senior practitioners active in residence, citizenship and investment migration.

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Student Member

Full-time students or individuals enrolled in WIMA-approved education programs.

€125per year

Student Member

Student member profile
Education updates
Selected webinars
Member newsletter

Apply as Student

Academic Member

Researchers, lecturers and academic professionals working in migration, law, policy or economics.

€150per year

Academic Member

Academic profile listing
Research participation
Policy brief access
Selected WIMA events

Apply as Academic

Associate Member

Early-stage professionals, junior advisors, analysts or foundation education graduates.

€350per year

AWIMA

Member directory listing
Standards access
Policy updates
Member webinars
Certification pathway eligibility

Apply as Associate

Professional Member

Experienced advisors, lawyers, consultants, wealth planners and sector professionals.

€650per year

MWIMA

Verified member listing
Use of member designation
Professional briefings
Event discounts
Committee eligibility

Apply as Professional

Fellow Member

Senior professionals with substantial experience, leadership contribution and recognized standing.

€1,200per year

FWIMA

Fellow directory listing
Senior recognition
Council eligibility
Speaking opportunities
Priority invitations

Apply as Fellow

Annual fees are shown in euros as suggested WIMA membership rates and may be updated by the association.

WIMA membership is a professional association status and does not constitute a government license, immigration adviser license or regulatory authorization.

Corporate Membership

Corporate membership is designed for organizations operating across the investment migration ecosystem, including advisory firms, law firms, fund managers, developers, banks and research organizations.

Apply as Corporate

Corporate Associate

Small firms, boutique advisory practices, local law firms and specialist service providers.

€3,000per year

Named membersUp to 3

Corporate directory profile
Member badge
Policy updates
Selected event access

Apply as Corporate Associate

Corporate Professional

Established advisory firms, law firms, fiduciary firms, tax advisors and regional providers.

€6,000per year

Named membersUp to 6

Enhanced corporate profile
Verified firm listing
Event discounts
Research access
Member briefings

Apply as Corporate Professional

Corporate Global

International firms, banks, fund managers, developers and family office platforms.

€12,000per year

Named membersUp to 12

Priority directory placement
Global firm profile
Regional chapter access
Research briefings
Roundtable invitations

Apply as Corporate Global

Strategic Corporate Partner

Major international organizations, global service providers and infrastructure partners.

€25,000per year

Named membersUp to 25

Strategic profile
Forum recognition
Roundtable access
Research collaboration opportunities
Priority institutional briefings

Apply as Strategic Partner

Corporate Eligibility Sectors

Advisory FirmsLaw FirmsCorporate Service ProvidersFund ManagersReal Estate DevelopersBanks & Financial InstitutionsFamily OfficesDue Diligence ProvidersTax AdvisorsEducation & Research PartnersMedia & Events Partners

Government & NGOs

WIMA may admit public-sector bodies, intergovernmental organizations, non-profit organizations, academic institutions and public-interest stakeholders through non-commercial observer categories.

Observer

Government Observer

Public authorities, program units, investment promotion agencies and government-related bodies.

Fee: by application.

Public Interest

NGO Observer

Non-profit organizations, policy bodies, civil society organizations and public-interest institutions.

Fee: €1,500 / year.

Research

Academic Institution

Universities, research centers, think tanks and academic institutions working on public policy.

Fee: €2,500 / year.

Apply as Government or NGO

Observer participation does not imply endorsement by WIMA or governmental authorization by any public authority.

Verification

Verify WIMA Membership Status

Use the official WIMA verification pages to confirm individual member status or corporate member status before relying on any membership claim, profile, badge or designation.

01Official WIMA status check

02Individual and firm pathways

03Current profile confirmation

Individual Verification

Verify Individual Member

Confirm an individual member's active WIMA status, member category and recognized designation.

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Verify Corporate Member

Confirm a firm's WIMA corporate membership status, profile type and current verification record.

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Benefits Matrix

Membership Benefits

Compare key access rights across individual members, corporate members and public-interest observer categories.

Benefit	Individual Members	Corporate Members	Government & NGO Observers
Member directory listing	Included	Included	Observer
Use of WIMA designation or membership badge	Included	Included	Limited
Access to WIMA standards	Included	Included	Included
Policy updates	Included	Included	Included
Research briefings	Selected	Included	Selected
Member webinars	Included	Included	Selected
Event discounts	Included	Included	By event
Committee participation	Eligible tiers	Eligible tiers	Observer
Regional chapter access	Included	Included	Invitation
Speaking opportunities	Eligible tiers	Included	Invitation
Certification pathway eligibility	Included	Named members	Not applicable
Verification profile	Included	Included	Observer

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Apply for Membership

Applications are reviewed to confirm eligibility, professional standing, sector relevance and agreement with WIMA standards.

01

Select Category

Choose the individual, corporate or observer membership category.

02

Submit Application

Provide professional, organizational and contact information.

03

Eligibility Review

WIMA reviews experience, profile, sector relevance and documentation.

04

Approval & Payment

Approved applicants complete annual membership payment.

05

Directory Activation

Member profile and verification status are activated.

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Become Part of WIMA

Join a global professional association committed to standards, transparency, education and responsible investment migration practice.

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WIMA membership, certification and verification are professional association credentials and do not constitute government licensing, regulatory approval or authorization to provide immigration advice in any jurisdiction.

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