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International passport of the press:
Special benefits, preferred status and extra privileges

Media representatives have access to special benefits: GNS Press, an international organization of journalists, issues an authorized passport of the press for journalists and reporter on international assignments can use around the world. Thanks to this service, the press professionals now have at their disposal a globally usable tool and document of protection, which is truly one-of-a-kind. It facilitates a journalist’s work – in particular during assignments abroad. The high-end design and quality of this representative passport document make it comparable / similar (in appearance and format) to a government issued national passport. It comes with a whole range of special security and certification features: 

 • gold foil embossing on linen structure
 • 44 pages, special paper
 • security background/guilloche
 • hidden security label (UV light)
 • translated into 20 languages
 • approval number (authorization)
 • bordered certificate of authenticity
 • authorization and check mark
 • verification stamps and hologram
 • code detection
 • confirmation of the registration
 • micro line and watermark
 • permit number
 • personalized needle perforation
 • sealed ID site
 • laminated with fluorescing guilloche
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 • Extra: official register confirmation inclusive: Have a look


The international passport of the press has 44 pages and contains text copy in 20 languages. In these languages it also includes industry relevant passport notices for government agencies and security services (e.g. pertaining to the handling of film material and storage media, electronic inspectionsm, x-ray hazards). The passport of the press can either be issued with an expiration date of several years.

First class alternative: The original passport of the press for journalists
Worldwide exclusive: In addition to a passport photo and your personal data, this representa-tive pass also contains numerous specific entries. Each pass is initiated on all pages, stamped and signed by authorized issuers. Supplementary entries may be added depending on the holder’s individual needs, e. g. to add editorial certifications, accreditations or memberships. A certified registration confirmation (central register), printing on special paper (similar to the paper used for government issued identification and passport documents), the identification number - all these additional features make this state-of-the-art pass the perfect document for press professionals. For details on the terms of issuance and service fees, please click - here -
Additional: International press sign (7-language version)
If you choose the executive version you will receive a car press sign with a value of EUR 20.00. No additional cost to you! The sign is license plat independent and can be used in any car. The features:

 • The features:

 • Registered identification number
 • Valid: validity stamp
 • Dimensions approx. 21 x 15 cm
 • Original press seal
 • Hologramm identification
 • Forgery protected design
 • UV protected (sealed laminate)
 • Plagiary protected (special color sequence)
 International press sign
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Issuance guidelines: The international passport of the press is issued to individuals engaged in journalistic work (full-time professionals or part-time freelancers) and remains the property of the issuing organization. The holder is required to return the passport upon termination of the journalistic work without having to be prompted to do so. Any misuse will result in the immediate seizure of the pass.
Enjoy the high level of acceptance of this international door opener
Based on the assessments of many industry experts, the passport of the press is one of the most efficient press documents for those of you traveling abroad on journalistic assignments, if you need to network or make the perfect impression upon your contacts.


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