What is a Press Card? Who Can Get a Press Card?

What is a Press Card?

A press card is a card given to Turkish national press and publication employees working in domestic press organizations, Turkish nationals working in foreign press and publication institutions, and members of public institutions and organizations who are not objectionable to being issued a press card. A press card is also issued to foreign nationals whose area of duty covers Turkey. The press card, which has the features of an official identification document, is a card that provides many conveniences to its holder. The holder of a press card can benefit from professional advantages. Such as discounted tickets, free transportation, free entry to places like museums, galleries, exhibitions, racecourses, etc., and being in a position where they can work easily at official ceremonies. The press card brings ease to the lives of people whose profession is journalism.

How to Get a Press Card

Anyone who meets the requirements for obtaining a press card can apply. Press members can apply for a press card by visiting the official website of the Prime Ministry Press, Publication and Information Directorate. After having the completed press card declaration form approved by the press and publication institution or organization where they work, they must submit the declaration form in person or by mail to the provincial directorates.