How can I find my national naturist federation through INF-FNI?

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Go to inf-fni.org and use the "Find your national federation" link on the homepage. That page is the INF-FNI's directory of national naturist federations. If your country has an affiliated federation, it will be listed there; if it does not, the directory is also where you confirm that gap before looking for a correspondent or corporate partner instead.

What the INF-FNI directory actually contains

The International Naturist Federation (INF-FNI) describes itself as the only organisation representing naturism, nudism and non-sexual nude recreation worldwide. Its members are not individual naturists but three types of organisations:

  • National federations — country-level bodies that individual naturists join.
  • Correspondents — contacts in places where a full federation may not exist.
  • Corporate partners — clubs, resorts and businesses in the naturist sector.

So the directory is an organisation list, not a personal membership list. You find your country's federation, then join through that federation.

Step-by-step: finding your federation

  1. Open inf-fni.org. The homepage carries the "Find your national federation here" link in the section explaining that naturists worldwide have formed national federations.
  2. Follow that link to reach the federation listing.
  3. Locate your country. The listing is organised by country or region.
  4. Note what type of entry you find:
    • A national federation — go to its own website to join, see clubs and events, and get contact details.
    • A correspondent — a contact person rather than a full member organisation; useful if no federation exists for your country.
    • Nothing for your country — you may need to look at neighbouring federations or contact INF-FNI directly about the options available.
  5. Join through the national federation, not INF-FNI. The site is explicit that joining your national federation is how you support the movement and get access to clubs, associations and events year-round.

What you get by joining a national federation

According to the INF-FNI homepage, joining your national federation lets you:

  • Actively support the naturist movement.
  • Discover clubs, associations and events.
  • Embrace naturism year-round, not just during holidays.

The federation is the practical layer — local clubs, venues and event calendars. INF-FNI is the international umbrella that connects those federations.

Points to check before you assume you are covered

  • Country scope. Federations are national, so a federation for one country does not automatically give you access in another. If you travel or relocate, check the destination country's entry separately.
  • Federation vs. correspondent. A correspondent is not the same as a full federation. If your country shows only a correspondent, expect a contact point rather than a full club-and-event structure.
  • Membership terms are set nationally. INF-FNI does not publish individual membership prices or terms on the pages reviewed here, and the site's pricing signals relate to subscribing rather than to joining a federation. Check the national federation's own site for fees and conditions.
  • Language. National federation sites may operate in the local language, so the INF-FNI listing is often the easiest starting point even when the destination site is not in English.

If your country is not listed

Work outward in this order:

  1. Re-check the directory under alternative spellings or regional groupings.
  2. Look for a correspondent covering your area.
  3. Contact INF-FNI through the site to ask which federation or correspondent covers your country.
  4. Consider a corporate partner (club or resort) if your goal is a place to visit rather than national membership.

The INF-FNI also maintains a blog and news section, which can be a way to see which federations are active and what events are coming up — useful context when you are deciding which federation to approach.