The Federal Senate carried out a specific accreditation process for the access of journalists, photographers, camera operators and technicians to the National Congress Palace for coverage of the presidential inauguration, held on January 5, 2027, at 3 p.m. Requests are now closed.
Press Accreditation Now Open
To apply for press accreditation, visit the registration page and complete the form with the required information.
Collection of credentials
- Credentials may only be collected from December 28 to 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Press Accreditation Sector, Annex 2 – Ground Floor, Federal Senate;
- Joint collection may be carried out by a person designated by the company, by official letter presented at the time of delivery, stating the name and CPF of the designated person;
- In the event of cancellation, suspension, revocation or replacement of the holder, the requesting media outlet must notify the Accreditation Sector and return the credential. In the event of loss of a credential, the incident must be immediately recorded in a police report and reported to the Federal Senate Police Secretariat.
- In the event of loss of a credential, the incident must be immediately recorded in a police report and reported to the Federal Senate Police Secretariat.
Use of the crendential
- The credential is personal and non-transferable.
- Each credential authorizes access and presence only in the designated sector. Professionals must observe the sector indicated on their credential, as movement between sectors is not permitted.
- Misuse of the credential may result in its confiscation and the removal of the holder from the areas of the National Congress, as well as civil and criminal liability.
- In the event of cancellation, suspension, revocation or replacement of the credential holder, the requesting media outlet must notify the Inauguration Accreditation Sector and return the credential.
- In the event of loss of a credential, the incident must be immediately recorded in a police report and reported to the Federal Senate Police Secretariat.
Security Guidelines
- There will be no restriction on journalists bringing bags and equipment into the National Congress premises, but security inspections will be carried out.
- Security checkpoints will be set up at all locations 30 minutes before the arrival of the presidential delegation at the National Congress Palace, and access will only be released after the authorities have entered the Chamber of Deputies plenary.
- Circulation in interior spaces will also be suspended when the presidential delegation departs.
Access to the Plenary
- Access to the Chamber of Deputies plenary will not be permitted.
- Access to the Press Gallery will not be permitted.
Access on the Day of the Event
Press access to cover the Solemn Session of the National Congress for the presidential inauguration, on January 5, 2027, will take place exclusively through Annex 2 of the Federal Senate (access via Via N2), from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Press Coverage Areas
Federal Senate and Chamber of Deputies staff will receive press professionals in each of the sectors, which will be clearly marked
Press Coverage Facilities
Television monitors for following the session, as well as power strips for charging mobile devices and laptops, will be available in the press areas;
Restroom Access
Access to restrooms located near each press area will only be permitted up to one hour before the ceremony.
Food and Beverages
The Green Hall cafeteria and snack vending machines will be operating during the event. However, each professional is advised to bring their own food.
Media Support Facilities
A large screen will be installed in the Green Hall, and platforms will be made available to facilitate the work of photographers and camera operators.
Chamber of Deputies Wi-Fi
To access the Chamber of Deputies Wi-Fi network, connect to the CD-VISITANTES network, available throughout the Chamber of Deputies building, including the Green Hall, Black Hall and White Hall, also known as Chapelaria.
Federal Senate Wi-Fi
Access to the Federal Senate wireless network is personal and non-transferable. If you do not know your Wi-Fi password, or wish to reset it, you must connect to the SENADO-PORTAL network, open your Internet browser and follow the password reset link, or access directly: https://adm.senado.leg.br/senha-wifi.
Media Vehicles
Television live link vehicles will be parked in Annex 1 of the Chamber of Deputies.
Press Coverage Areas
Explore the press coverage areas on the image of the National Congress. Select an area by its name, numbered marker, or colored region to view the guidelines.
How to use: Click the translucent areas or numbered markers.On mobile, select Overview to view the entire image or Explore Map to navigate the details.
Official images and audio
All official event content will be available on the Federal Senate's channels.
To access the audiovisual content produced jointly by the broadcast pool covering the event (TV Senado, TV Câmara and TV Brasil), contact seacer@senado.leg.br or register with TV Senado Agência here.
Audio files can be downloaded from the Senado Multimídia portal. Content produced by Rádio Senado can be downloaded from the Radioagência Senado page.
Photos are available at Senado Fotos.
All content produced by the journalism teams of the Federal Senate Communication Secretariat (SECOM) is available on the Senado Notícias portal and on the Rádio Senado and TV Senado portals.
All material produced by Federal Senate outlets may be downloaded or reproduced freely, provided the source is credited and the content is not distorted. Please see the Usage Policy.