Q: How can I join CONALTI©?
A: If you would like to become a member of CONALTI©, download the application form (Spanish only)
fill the form, and send it together with all the required documents to admisiones@conalti.org.
The Admissions Committee will evaluate applications based on the criteria outlined in the association's bylaws.
Anyone wishing to join CONALTI© must fulfill one of the following requirements:
- have a bachelor's degree in translation and/or interpretation from an accredited local or international university; or
- demonstrate a minimum professional experience of:
2.1. four (4) years—consecutive or non-consecutive—of full-time professional translation practice; or
2.2. two hundred (200) days—consecutive or non-consecutive—of professional interpretation practice; or - have a publication, whether a translation or a work on translation, interpretation, or a related field.
CONALTI© does not require an entrance exam. The membership term is a fixed calendar year: January 1st through December 31st. The calendar year cycle applies to all new memberships and annual dues payments.
Q: Is CONALTI© a regulatory or certifying body for translators and interpreters?
A: CONALTI© is a professional association that brings together professional translators and interpreters. It does not have the powers of a mandatory regulatory body—such as a Bar Association or Medical Board—nor does it act as a certifying entity. While based in Caracas, Venezuela, we operate without a physical headquarters, maintaining an online presence on Facebook, Instagram, and X. You may reach us through our contact form.
Q:CONALTI© Is CONALTI© a language service provider?
A: CONALTI© is a professional association that brings together professional translators and interpreters. We are not a language service provider (LSP) or an agency.
Looking to contact a professional? In our Directory of Members, you will find their contact information. You can search by: translator, interpreter, or public interpreter (certified translator), and by language pairs (recommended).
Does CONALTI© have bylaws?
A: Yes, the bylaws are available for download here.
Q: What is the Code of Ethics of CONALTI©?
A: You can read or download our Code of Ethics (Spanish only)(Spanish only). All our members are committed to adhering to our code of ethics.
Q: What are the rules for using the name and logo normas de uso del logotipo y de la marca CONALTI©?
A: Yes, the CONALTI© logo and other distinctive trademarks of the association are intellectual property owned by Colegio Nacional de Licenciados en Traducción e Interpretación, duly protected in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela by the Autonomous Intellectual Property Service (SAPI).
You can read or download the CONALTI© name and logo usage guidelines (Spanish only).
Q: How can I set up or change my member directory profile?
A: Here you can download a tutorial (Spanish only) . The member directory is an exclusive benefit for active members. Should you experience any issues, please write to conaltiwebmaster@conalti.org.
Q: What is the FIT?
A: The International Federation of Translators (FIT) is the federation of professional associations of interpreters, translators, and terminologists working in areas as diverse as literary, scientific and technical spheres, the public service, court and legal settings, conference interpreting, media and diplomatic fields and academia.