Accreditation

System
Holy See Press Office

User Manual, v 1.0

 The Holy See Press Office may grant to applicants
two types of accreditation: Temporary or Ordinary.

Temporary accreditation has restricted validity, limited to a brief period

or to attendance at a specific event.

Ordinary accreditation, reserved for journalists resident in Rome,

has more extensive validity.

Both types of accreditation entitle the holder, during the full period
of validity, to access to the Press Office and to the use of services
related to accreditation.
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 APPLICATIONFOR ACCREDITATION IN 4 SIMPLE STEPS
Accreditation System Holy See Press Office

1 CREATE AN ACCOUNT

2 ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT

3 ACCESS THE RESERVED AREA

3 - ACCEDI ALL'AREA PERSONALE

4 REQUEST ACCREDITATION

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1 CREATE AN ACCOUNT CREATING AN ACCOUNT
To create an account, go to the web page of the Media Operations and Accreditation
Sector at: press.vatican.va/accreditations and select the link "Accreditation System".

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1 CREATE AN ACCOUNT CREATING AN ACCOUNT
To create an account set the language (Italian, English, Spanish)
and select the "Create Account" button.

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1 CREATE AN ACCOUNT USER REGISTRATION
Complete the user registration form, entering the required information.
You will be asked to create a Username that you must remember in order to access the Reserved Area.
For security reasons type the captcha code shown, accept the service conditions and select "CONTINUE".

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1 CREATE AN ACCOUNT INSERT NEW MEDIA ORGANISATION
If your media organisation is not listed, select 'Other' at the bottom of the drop-down list
and enter your media organisation information.

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1 CREATE AN ACCOUNT USER REGISTRATION COMPLETED
If the user registration procedure was successful, the following screen will appear.
You will receive an email at the email address indicated during registration with instructions
to complete the activation of the account.

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2 ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT ACCOUNT ACTIVATION
Check the email account that you indicated during user user registration.
The System has sent you an email notification with a link to complete account activation.

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2 ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT SETTING PASSWORD
Set a password for your account.
Remember the password you have chosen. You will need it to access the Reserved Area.
To complete registration, select the "CONTINUE" button.

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2 ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT ACCOUNT ACTIVATION COMPLETED

If the registration and account activation procedure is successful, the following screen will appear.
You can now access the Reserved Area by clicking on the "ACCESS RESERVED AREA" button.

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3 ACCESS THE RESERVED AREA ACCESS TO RESERVED AREA
To access the Reserved Area you will be asked to enter the Username and password
selected during the creation and activation of the account.
For security reasons you will also be asked to type the captcha code shown.

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3 ACCESS THE RESERVED AREA PASSWORD RECOVERY
Select the link "Forgot your password?" and proceed with password recovery.
You will be asked to enter the Username set during account creation.
If you have also lost your Username, please contact the Media Operations and Accreditation Sector,
by email at: accreditamenti@salastampa.va

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 3 - ACCEDI ALL'AREA PERSONALE
4 REQUEST ACCREDITATION

TEMPORARY ACCREDITATION REQUEST

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4 REQUEST ACCREDITATION EVENTS CALENDAR
The events may appear in four different colours: Green: Event for which you can apply for
accreditation: Orange: Event for which the registration deadline has passed; Red: Past event;
Blue: Event for which registration has not yet been opened. Events that involve the
presence of the Holy Father are marked with a yellow and white circular icon.

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 REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN ONE
4 REQUEST ACCREDITATION
OR MORE EVENTS ON THE CALENDAR
To request participation select an event from the Calendar.

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4 REQUEST ACCREDITATION ACCREDITATION DETAILS
Verify that the information submitted during the first step of the request is correct,
and continue with the "NEXT" button.

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4 REQUEST ACCREDITATION USER REGISTRATION
Enter your personal data and continue by selecting "NEXT".

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4 REQUEST ACCREDITATION
TEMPORARY ACCREDITATION
DOCUMENTATION
Upload the required documentation in the indicated file extension by clicking the + button.
Once the files are loaded, select the "NEXT" button.
You will be able to complete the accreditation application in several sessions and it will remain
in DRAFT status until you have completed all the steps.

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 USE OF TEMPORARY
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ACCREDITATION SERVICES
If you are interested, select the services offered to accredited media workers
and continue by selecting "NEXT".

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4 REQUEST ACCREDITATION
CONSENT AND SUBMISSION
OF APPLICATION
Accept terms and conditions necessary for the evaluation of your accreditation
application and continue by clicking the "END" button.

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4 REQUEST ACCREDITATION ACCREDITATION APPLICATION COMPLETED

If you have completed the procedure correctly you will see the following screenshot.

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4 REQUEST ACCREDITATION

ORDINARY ACCREDITATION REQUEST

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4 REQUEST ACCREDITATION ORDINARY ACCREDITATION REQUEST

To apply for an ORDINARY accreditation, you will need to follow steps 1-2-3 illustrated above.
Once you have accessed your Reserved Area, select the Menu button at the top right,
marked by three lines, and select "Request Ordinary Accreditation" from the menu on the left.

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4 REQUEST ACCREDITATION ACCREDITATION DETAILS
Check that the information in the first step of the application is correct
and continue by selecting "NEXT".

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4 REQUEST ACCREDITATION USER REGISTRATION
Enter your personal data and continue by selecting "NEXT".

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 ORDINARY ACCREDITATION
4 REQUEST ACCREDITATION
DOCUMENTATION
Upload the required documentation in the indicated file extension by clicking the + button.
To request ORDINARY accreditation, you will have to submit the following documentation:
identity document, passport photo, assignment letter, professional card, certificate of
residence in Rome, Curriculum Vitae and 10 articles/radio services (writers/editors) or
links to 10 video services (correspondents) or 10 photos (photographers).

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 USE OF ORDINARY
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ACCREDITATION SERVICES
If you are interested, select the services offered and continue by selecting "NEXT".
These services include: "Access to the embargoed area", "Receive documentation via email",
"Receive email notifications Event Calendar”.

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 CONSENT TO CONDITIONS
4 REQUEST ACCREDITATION
AND SEND APPLICATION
Accept to the conditions necessary for the eventual granting of accreditation
and continue by selecting “END”

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4 REQUEST ACCREDITATION ACCREDITATION APPLICATION COMPLETE
If you have completed the accreditation procedure correctly you will see the following screenshot.

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 REQUEST TO ATTEND ONE OR
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MORE EVENTS ON THE CALENDAR
To request to attend, select an event from the Calendar.

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4 REQUEST ACCREDITATION

INCOMPLETE/NON-COMPLIANT REQUEST
CANCELLATION OF A REQUEST

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 COMPLETE AN ACCREDITATION
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APPLICATION LEFT PENDING
Your accreditation application will remain in “DRAFT” status until you have completed all the steps.
In order to modify the request already initiated and to complete it,
just select the pencil icon in the "Accreditation requests" section, under the Calendar,
and resume the request from where you left it.

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 UPLOAD DOCUMENTATION
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REJECTED AS NON-COMPLIANT
If a document submitted does not meet the requirements you will receive an email notification
with the reason for rejection. To intervene and upload the correct document to the System,
simply select the pencil icon and, in the "Documentation" step, proceed with the deletion and
uploading of the new document.

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4 REQUEST ACCREDITATION DELETE AN ATTENDANCE REQUEST

If you want to delete a request to attend a certain event on the Calendar,

either if it is still "under evaluation" or if already "approved", select the "Trash" icon in the section
"Events I have requested to attend", below the Calendar, and proceed with cancellation.

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DELETE AN ACCREDITATION
APPLICATION
If you wish to cancel an accreditation request, if still in "DRAFT" status,
select the "Trash" icon in the "Accreditation Requests" section below the Calendar,
and proceed with cancellation.

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RESERVED AREA

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RESERVED AREA RESERVED AREA OVERVIEW
By clicking on the Menu at the top right, marked by three lines, you can access
the Bulletins and Documentation area, view your User Account, and change your password.

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 RESERVED AREA RESERVED AREA OVERVIEW
Scrolling down the page of your Reserved Area, you will find the sections: "Accreditation Requests"
and "Events I requested to attend" and the section "Papal Flights I requested admission to".

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 RESERVED AREA RESERVED AREA OVERVIEW
In the above sections you can view the status of your application for accreditation and participation
in an event. For a participation request you can view the following statuses: "Draft, To Validate,
Validation in progress, To be modified, Compliant Request, Payment pending, Approved".
For an event attendance request, corresponding to an accreditation application, you can view the
following status: In Evaluation, Approved, Rejected".

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 SUMMARY

ORDINARY ACCREDITATION
p. 4-7 CREATE AN ACCOUNT p. 22-30
REQUEST

INCOMPLETE OR
p. 8-10 ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT p. 31-33
NON-COMPLIANT REQUEST

CANCELLATION
p. 11-12 ACCESS THE RESERVED AREA p. 34-35
REQUEST MADE

TEMPORARY ACCREDITATION
p. 13-21 p. 36-39 RESERVED AREA
REQUEST
 FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is temporary accreditation? I don't have a certificate of residence, can I upload another equivalent document?
Temporary accreditation allows journalists/media operators to participate in a given event As an alternative to the certificate of residence, you can upload a certificate attesting to your
or several events taking place within a limited time frame permanent domicile in Rome (Identity card with the current address of residence in Rome,
What is ordinary accreditation? recent invoice, rental contract, other document that has official validity)
Ordinary accreditation is reserved only for journalists/media operators who reside permanently
When can I pick up my accreditation badge?
in Rome and is characterised by more extensive validity than temporary accreditation
You can pick up your accreditation badge as soon as you receive an email notifying you that
The event I would like to attend is not in the Online Calendar your accreditation request has been accepted
As a rule, events are published in the Online Calendar on a weekly basis.
I an unable to pick up my accreditation badge personally
Please check the Calendar closer to the event and proceed with the accreditation request
If you are unable to collect your accreditation badge personally you can delegate another
as soon as the event is available. If the event is approaching but is still not yet available on the
person with written authorisation and a copy of your identity document
Online Calendar, write to the Media Operations and Accreditation Sector at
accreditamenti@salastampa.va I am unable to come to pick up my accreditation badge at the indicated times
I cannot upload a document to the System If you cannot collect your accreditation badge at the indicated times you can contact the
Check that the file is in the required format. Ensure that the file is not larger than 3MB; Media Operations and Accreditation Sector by email (accreditamenti@salastampa.va) or
If so, compress the file and reload it by phone (+39 (6) 69845600)
I have received an email regarding an invalid document. How do I resubmit the correct I have lost my accreditation badge
document? In case of loss you can request a duplicate of the badge by presenting a copy of the Report
Go to the "Accreditation Requests" section under the Event Calendar, then go to the presented to the competent Public Security Authority (Gendarmerie of the Vatican City State or
"Documentation" step. Delete the invalid documentation by selecting the "Trash" icon, then reload General Inspectorate of Public Security at the Vatican)
the correct documentation by selecting the "+" icon I am freelance - can I apply for accreditation?
My request for accreditation is in "Compliant Request" status, what does that mean? Yes, you can. You will need to submit a letter of request as a freelancer and a certificate
Your request is in the "Compliant Request" status if the documentation sent is correct and from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the diplomatic representation of the country where
complete you reside. Alternatively, you can submit an assignment letter from one of the media
Can I attend the event requested? organisations for which you work
You can attend the requested event if you receive an email confirmation of participation. I am making a documentary; can I apply for accreditation?
In the "Events I have requested to attend" section, under the event calendar, under “Participation", If you are making a documentary or your project does not require immediate news
the status “Approved" will appear coverage, you will have to address your request to the Media Projects Office of the Dicastery
I do not have a professional card, what do I do? for Communication, at: info@mediaprojects.va
You can upload an equivalent document or proceed by leaving the step incomplete.