Media Resource - Access Card

General Overview

Media personnel require a permit to attend Government events. Access cards are issued every two years; upon the expiration of the validity period, the applicant must complete and submit an application to the Department. Access card holders do not automatically receive a renewal; instead, they must submit a letter of reference as proof that they remain employed by, and/or contribute to, the registered media organization.

What You'll Recieve

Yellow access card for journalists, photographers, camera operators, etc. Green access card for technical staff such as riggers, audio personnel, technicians, etc.

Eligibility

The following media categories may apply for an access card:

A) Employees of media organizations that operate television or radio stations, registered newspapers, magazines, or other registered publications. A reference letter is required from your media organization’s registered editor, stating that you are employed by that specific media organization and provide news and/or current affairs material.

B) Local online news portals are not legally required to register with the Press Registrar. Employees of media organizations publishing on local online news portals that have been active daily for three months or more may also apply. A letter providing information regarding the domain name registrar, registrant, and administrative contact is required, as well as a letter signed by the domain name registrar stating that you are employed by that specific media organization.

C) Freelance journalists, photographers, or camera operators. A reference letter from a registered editor stating that you provide news or current affairs material for publication or broadcast by a registered publication or station.

D) New freelance journalists, photographers, or camera operators. A temporary access card valid for 3 months is issued. After this period, a reference letter must be presented as described in categories C and E respectively.

E) Local correspondents for foreign media organizations. A reference letter from the editor of the foreign media organization, stating that you provide news or current affairs material that is published or broadcast by the registered publication or station.

F) Foreign media on local assignments. A reference letter from the editor of your media organization, stating that you are an employee of that specific media organization and are carrying out work in Malta, and including the dates during which this work will be performed. A temporary access card is issued for assignments lasting less than 3 months.

How To Apply

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Required Documents

  1. A reference letter/s.
  2. A jpeg or 2 printed passport size photos (in colour).

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