Thank you very much for your interest in joining Mensa.

Although you’re living in a country without an established national Mensa organisation, there are a number of ways in which you could join Mensa as a Direct International Member.

So, what are your options?

• Prior evidence: This means you have accredited documentation, signed by a licensed psychologist, demonstrating that you’ve scored in the top 2% of the population on a professionally supervised IQ test that is recognised by Mensa. If you have such a document, please submit a scanned copy in non-alterable format at enquiries@mensa.org and we’ll forward it on to our psychologist for evaluation. Also, please provide us with as many relevant details as you can, such as where and when you took the test, so that we can process your application and welcome you to Mensa without delay.

• Take the test when travelling abroad: You may be able to arrange to take a supervised Mensa IQ test while you’re visiting another country. To find out if this is possible, please ask the relevant national Mensa organisation directly. If you can take a test there, they’ll probably give you some dates and locations to choose from.

• Test supervisors visiting your country: Periodically, testing officers from neighbouring national Mensa organisations may visit your country to conduct supervised tests. Advance notice of these special testing sessions will be publicised on our News & Articles page, so please check in regularly to see the latest updates.

• Online adaptive test: In the foreseeable future, Mensa International will be offering an online adaptive test that you can take from the comfort of your own home! More information about this groundbreaking adaptive test can be found on our IQ Test – FAQs page. The online adaptive test is expected to go live in 2025.

For updates on all the testing options mentioned above, and to find out what else is happening around the Mensa world, please subscribe to News & Updates at the bottom of our homepage.

IMPORTANT: If you want to join Mensa, please make sure that the IQ test you’re planning to take is one that is officially recognised by Mensa. For example, here are the IQ tests that are recognised by American Mensa. However, of course this list doesn’t include every valid IQ test in the world, so if you’re not sure whether the test you’re planning to take will qualify you for Mensa if you pass it, please ask us and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

We look forward to welcoming you to the international Mensa community!

Should you require further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.