AT A GLANCE: EVERYTHING ABOUT MEMBERSHIP AND PRESS CARD
The occupation journalist or press photographer was always easy to access. The spectrum of journalistic activities is constantly undergoing change and members do not underestimate the career orientated services of the EPF. If you want to expand your activities as a member of the press then you will discover that the EPF is a competent partner. The alternative: Not only media professionals are members of EPF, but also newcomers or specialists from other sectors, because the EPF naturally also supports those people who also work part-time.

 European Press Federation

1. Who can become a member of EPF?

The requirement is your journalistic activity (no matter whether it is full or part-time), which you need to confirm during application (cf. registration).


2. Who gets a press card?


Individuals working in journalism are entitled to membership cards. To approve membership, the EPF requires applicants to furnish proof of their journalistic work. The following are examples of what is accepted as proof:

• Current invoices for journalistic work
• Full-time job as a journalist or media worker
• Editing contract or a certificate from the publisher or agency
• Submission of a publication from the last six months
• Proof of publication or naming in the imprint
• Employee in the tourist trade or spokesperson
• Copies of other recognized press cards
• Assessed by the tax authorities as working in journalism
• PR work (societies or clubs/companies/authorities)

Application


3. Why is a press card needed?

A press card authorises the holder as an official representative of the press. The pursuance
of a journalistic activity is made easier by the possession of a press card.


4. Who issues the press card?

The internationally valid press card is issued by the association European Press Federation.



Validity, membership fees and services


Press cards are valid for the calendar year printed on the card and will be reissued each year. There is a difference between standard and premium membership which include different services according to status. Here are the details:


Advantages that the members of EPF appreciate:

• No overly expensive membership fees! No extra cost for the press sign for vehicles.
• EPF members receive considerable services for a reasonable price.
• No discriminating disclosure of income or occupational activities.
• Unbureaucratic, transparent and swift processing.
• No proof of occupation necessary. Working as a journalist is sufficient.
• Guaranteed services: EPF support, service and member login.


International Press Card 2024 / Journalist Card. For 2025, the full annual fee will be calculated when registering for the first time. You will therefore receive press cards for 2024 and 2025. Inclusive: Press Photographer Card. Details about Premium to Standard status can be found here. Upon receipt of provisional membership confirmation, payment can be arranged.
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Cost overview:    
• Membership accreditation / only one time fee with
Or: Membership accreditation / only one time fee with
Additional:  
  Current annual press card fee / proportional calculation:
  Current annual press card fee:

Standard Status:
Premium Status:

2024
2025
122.00 EUR
142.00 EUR

12.00 EUR
48.00 EUR

• If desired: Express processing / Shipping after receipt
  of paymentwithhin 72 hours
 
25.00 EUR
Standard Status, inclusive:

• International Press Card (Journalist Card)
• International press sign for the car
• European Journalist Legitimation
• Official proof of editorship (press certificate)
Premium Status, inclusive:

• International Press Card (Journalist Card)
• Additional: Press photographer ID Card
• International press sign for the car
• European Journalist Legitimation
• Official proof of editorship (press certificate)
• Accreditation confirmation in three languages
• Midi press sign for the car or bike
• Lanyard, professional Version