Foreign Press Applicants

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Publications not previously granted Congressional credentials should be aware that the initial credentialing review process may be lengthy and can take on average between 6 months to one year.

To begin the application process, please call our office at 202-225-2941.

 

Requirements:

1.  A letter of introduction* on publication letterhead with the signature of the bureau chief or managing editor. This letter may be submitted electronically to periodical.press@mail.house.gov. The letter should:

• Verify full-time employment
• Justify the need of Congressional press credentials
• Guarantee that the applicant has read and will abide by the rules and a contact number for the signatory 

       * A sample letter of introduction is available for download in MS Word format. 

2. A letter of certification from the embassy.

3. Upon acceptance into the Periodical Press Gallery, a $5.00 check or money order per reporter made payable to “Periodical Correspondents’ Association” must be submitted. Cash cannot be accepted.

 

Please note: Print publications may be asked to submit two recent copies of the publication for review purposes.