Applying for a press pass
Are you a professional or part-time journalist?
Become a member of the United States Press Agency!
Members may take advantage of many benefits, e.g.:
- Internationally accepted press pass
- Press vehicle ID
- Promote your photos and articles through our USPA News service
- Access to many events and trade shows
- Special login (members-only area), e.g. downloading a USPA banner ad
- Free download area with tools and tips (coming soon)
- Entry into free employment websites and professional directories
- Newsletter with information about members-only happenings
- Media discounts with notable businesses, including on travel, cars, laptops, cameras,...
How to receive your personal press pass:
At the time of registration, you will be asked to provide your contact information, which is required to issue your press credentials. Attention: You must first upload a passport picture in JPG-format, as registration is not possible without it. Your registration is complete once you have confirmed the activation link you will receive via e-mail.
Your membership application will be reviewed and, when indicated, approved within 48 hours. You will receive an email containing another activation link. Clicking on this link will direct you to our website to make your payment. Please select your payment method by clicking on the appropriate button: Paypal or Google Wallet (all payment types from direct debit to credit card). Please ensure all information is complete and click "Send." Data privacy: Your information will be kept confidential (no release of data to third parties). By submitting your registration, you accept the USPA statutes and General Terms and Conditions, which may be reviewed here.
A membership with USPA, which includes the international press pass, press ID card, press vehicle ID, personal letter of accreditation and other accessories such as stickers, credential holders, etc., is comprised of the following:
One-time registration fee of $108 and annual membership fee of $48. The annual membership fee is prorated for the current year (Example: If you register in August, we only charge for the months of August through December). The registration is for authorized membership status with USPA
Once we have received your payment, you will receive two emails: your invoice and payment confirmation through Paypal.
We will then issue and send out your personal press pass and other press credentials. Please allow 10 to 14 days for processing. Please note that international mailing times may vary and can take between 4 and 8 days depending on the destination country.
