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ifnm Press Card! Your international journalist Press Credential to media events and trade shows ! Our press card gives credibility to its holder and on many occasions opens doors to bigger things.
The ifnm Press Card is a voluntary scheme for issuing press / media credentials to professional or freelance journalism. The scheme comprises international and national organisations which represent journalists and other media personnel whose work involves gathering material for editorial publication in all media.
Journalists, photographers and freelance news gatherers working for the international, national, regional, local or online press can apply for a Press Pass through by ifnm.
You do not need to ask permission from anyone to be a journalist. However, it is sometimes useful to be able to identify yourself as a Journalist when needed.
Freedom of the Press is a right of all free people. The extension of that right to electronic media has been established with the revolution in the Internet. No longer is that right granted only to print media.
How can I become a ifnm Press Card?
We have endeavored to make this process as simple and secure as possible.
You can complete the application in a few minutes online. To do this just click on the button “sign up”, the rest will be explained in the online application form.
How much does an ifnm Press Card cost?
One-time fee 81 USD (64 EUR) | Yearly fee 58 USD (46 EUR) |
The yearly ifnm Press Card fee will be calculated proportionately for the current year. If a membership commences in September, only the months from September to December will be charged. One-time fee 81 USD | September - December 2010 | US$ 19.50 total US$ 100.50 (84.50 EUR)
Currency note: Our prices are quoted in USD. All EUR prices will therefore be converted from USD to EUR at current money market exchange rates.
On receipt of payment your ifnm press card will be sent to you within the next
7-15 business days.
You must be over 18 years of age to apply for a ifnm press card.
front side:
the ifnm Press Card is in
quality PVC plastic just
like your driver's license
or credit cards.
Your ID photo is
manufactured into
the cards.
One-time fee 81 USD
Yearly fee58 USD
ifnm issued Press Cards are valid for up to a year (current year), after which they must (can, no any obligation for you) be renewed.
The Press Cards, without exception, will be sent to the address as stated in your application form.
If you wish to prolong your membership for another year you will be required to pay the membership fee for the following year.
Renewal only for existing ifnm Press Card members (holders).
Only if you were issued with an ifnm Press Card.
If you wish to receive your new ifnm press card at the end of November / December, the annual membership fee of U$D 58 for the forthcoming year, for existing ifnm press card members will have to be paid by 20th November of the current year. In addition, each year (at the end of November / December) we will send ifnm members a new press card valid for the following year. Thank you very much for your understanding.
Learn how to travel on a low budget and be treated like a VIP with your ifnm International Press Card!
In most countries the press is not state controlled. Please note: Press cards are therefore issued by trade associations, trade unions or press agencies.
Basically everybody can exercise the activity as a journalist or media representative. The occupational access is free. The variety and speed of the journalistic work in times of globalization and digitalization, Internet and Co (NEW MEDIA) is submitted to a constant change. It is essential that people who act as journalists are prepared to face daily challenges.
One can consider the press business as a kind of contact management, which can be used for the creation and cultivation of good relationships. This is one of the many reasons why newcomers to the world of the press & media, love their work so much.
However in spite of all the merits, one important thing should not be overlooked: you should simply enjoy your press work. Having this motivation is a fundamental requirement in order to be able to provide excellent work to the highest standards. A press card may well make your life easier, but to be successful in your career, other rules are more important.
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