Presscard owner have an easier life, because they often receive preferential treatment. Invitations to sports events, gift certificates, free services, low priced cars, travelling for free: all this is normal for many journalists. Press card holders are part of the elitist circle of representatives of the press. Don’t let these many advantages slip away and use the specially possibilities of the GNS presscard.

• Can I become a press card even if I am a non-EU national? Yes, of course.
• Can I pay online? Yes, by PayPal or bank transfer.
• How long does it take for application to be processed? Ono to two days.

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And thats all inclusive: the International Press Card, GNS-Certificate, european journalist legitimation, Press ID-Card and the Car Sign. The world is consolidating, also in the press and media sector. As a recognised association in this sector, GNS is authorised to issue press cards. In this relation, persons who only work as part-time journalists are welcome to join GNS Press. Service fees: Accreditation/ registration - one-time fee 127.00 Euro. Annual service fee: 36.00 Euro for the year of registration (always pro-rated calculation). Following years/yearly fee: 41.00 Euro

With approximately 8‘000 members, GNS Press is one of the largest and independent international associations for journalists.  The GNS presscard (european presscard) is one of the worlds oldest and most reputable press accreditation and provides that the bearer is a working journalist. This presscard is currently used by thousands of journalists from following countries: Austria, Bulgaria, South Africa, Switzerland, Poland, Cyprus, Italia, Luxemburg, France, Germany, Netherlands, USA, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Estonia, Czech Republic, England, Latvia, Malta,
Croatia, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Canada, Turkey and Hungaria.

The GNS presscard, which is recognized, and actively in use, can provide as a protection document. Journalists travelling in conflict zones have testified to the benefits of the GNS Press Card. It has helped many journalists get out of tricky or critical situations in dealing with soldiers, police or officials and it open doors to official meetings.

Within the European Union there are no regulations regarding which associations are allowed to issue presscards. There are also no “superior” presscard from the European Union. The reason for this lies in the freedom of the press and of reporting. An official or state recognition of presscards might possibly lead to the situation that only a few certain members of the press receive a presscard. This should be avoided for the sake of journalistic freedom, which is why there are not state or official press passes in most democratic countries. Professional and industry associations (e. g. like GNS Press) or trade unions take on this role and issue presscards; although in accordance with the country-specific laws no priority is give to any organisation.