Foreign Press Applicants
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.