This policy was approved by the Governing Board: 25th February 2026
INTRODUCTION
Virtus charges fees for a number of its services and events. The fee schedule sets out these fees on an annual basis. All figures are in USD.
The Virtus Board reserve the right to amend fees at any time except where these have been contractually agreed (for example event hosting fees will not change after signing the hosting agreement) or where set by the General Assembly.
- Membership Fees
The Virtus Membership fee is set by the General Assembly.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | |
| Category A (National Member Organisations)* | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Category D (International Federations) | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Category B (Affiliate Members) | $350 | $350 | $500 | $500 |
| Category E (Individual Members) | $75 | $75 | tbc | tbc |
* Note that NMO’s may be eligible for a discount according to World Bank status:
- High & High-Middle Economies – 10% discount (when paid before 31st March)
- Low Middle-Income Economies – 50% discount (when paid before 31st March)
- Low-Income Economies – 60% discount (when paid before 31st March)
- Virtus Event Hosting Fees
The event hosting fee applies to all Virtus-managed events and is set annually by the Governing Board. The amount is determined according to the scale of the event, stage of development of the sport and number of athletes.
| Sport/Discipline | World Championships Fee Category | Regional Championships Fee Category |
| Athletics (Cross Country) | D | E |
| Athletics (Half Marathon) | E | E |
| Athletics (Indoor) | B | E |
| Athletics (Outdoor) | B | D |
| Basketball | C | E |
| Cricket (International Series) | D | E |
| Cycling | E | E |
| Equestrian | D | E |
| Football | A | D |
| Futsal | C | E |
| Judo | E | E |
| Rowing (Indoor) | E | E |
| Rowing (Outdoor) | E | E |
| Skiing (Alpine) | C | E |
| Skiing (Nordic) | C | E |
| Swimming | B | D |
| Table Tennis | C | E |
| Tennis | D | E |
Category Fees
| Category | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
| A | $8,650 | $8,800 | $9,000 | $9,200 |
| B | $7,150 | $7,300 | $7,500 | $7,700 |
| C | $4,150 | $4,300 | $4,500 | $4,700 |
| D | $2,650 | $2,800 | $3,000 | $3,200 |
| E | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,700 |
- Accreditation (capitation) Fees
All accredited persons (athletes, team staff etc) entering Virtus Championships must pay an accreditation fee to enter the event.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
| World Championships | $80 | $80 | $80 | $80 |
| Regional Championships | $30 | $30 | $30 | $30 |
- Athlete Registration Fee
Athletes registering with Virtus will pay a one-off administration fee which includes the first years licence.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
| Athletes from non-Member Organisations | $319 | $339 | $359 | $379 |
| Athletes from Member Organisations > 12 weeks | $75 | $80 | $82.40 | $85 |
| Athletes from Member Organisations < 12 weeks | $100 | $105 | $107.50 | $110 |
| Athletes from Member Organisations > 12 weeks | $125 | $130 | 132.50 | $135 |
| Athletes from Member Organisations > 12 weeks | $150 | $155 | $157.50 | $160 |
- Athlete Licence Fee
Athletes entering Virtus competition require an Athlete Licence. This is valid for 1 year from renewal.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
| Athlete Licence | $35 | $35 | $35 | $35 |
- Sanctioned Events
Organisations who wish to have Virtus sanction for an event.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
| Sanction application fee | $99 | $99 | $99 | $99 |
7.Virtus Global Games
The hosting fee for the Virtus Global Games
| 2023 | 2027 | 2031 | |
| Hosting fee | $75,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
- Virtus Regional Games
| 2022 | 2026 | 2030 | |
| Combined Hosting/Accreditation fee | $60pp | $75pp | $77.50pp |
