Press Accreditation
The Federal Senate will carry 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, which will take place on January 5, 2027.
Press credentials currently in force will not be valid for the day of the inauguration.
Media companies, agencies and journalism organizations must request credentials between November, 3th and December 4th - 2026, in accordance with the following guidelines:
Professionals already accredited with the Senate: the company must send an official letter stating the full name, individual taxpayer number (CPF) and the sector(s) in which the accredited person(s) will work during the coverage (see “Press Coverage Sectors”), to the e-mail address credenciamentoespecial@senado.leg.br.
Companies and/or professionals not registered with the Federal Senate, including those registered only with the Chamber of Deputies, must submit the documents required by Act of the Directing Committee No. 11/2017 rules:
- Official letter on letterhead, signed by the person in charge, requesting the registration of the company/organization with the Federal Senate;
- Completed registration form (Media company/Organization);
- Copy of the articles of incorporation or bylaws registered with a notary, stating the journalistic purpose;
- Copy of the broadcasting authorization issued by the Ministry of Communications, in the case of radio or television broadcasters;
- Copy of a portfolio with news production covering previous coverage of the Federal Senate.
- Official letter on letterhead, signed by the person in charge of the registered company, requesting the accreditation of the professional(s), in accordance with the Accreditation Request Template;
- Copy of the National Identity Card (RG);
- Copy of the individual taxpayer registration (CPF);
- Copy of professional registration or equivalent;
- Copies of proof of employment;
- One recent, color photograph, front-facing, on a white background;
- Completed and signed registration form and statement of responsibility (Professional) by the accredited person.
- Completed registration form (Media company/Organization);
- Official letter on letterhead, signed by the person in charge of the company, requesting the credential of the professional. The letter must include: full name, passport number and the professional’s role in journalism;
- Copy of the passport; National Foreigner Registration (RNE) or copy of the entry visa; recent color photograph, front-facing, on a white background;
- Completed and signed registration form and statement of responsibility (Professional) by the accredited person.
Specific accreditation for work at the Planalto Palace and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs must be requested directly from those bodies.
Credentials must 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.
The use of the special credential is personal and non-transferable.
Live Links
Television and radio broadcasters intending to carry out live transmissions must request the installation of a link by e-mail at credenciamentoespecial@senado.leg.br, submitting the specific completed form (available here) and registering the link vehicles, where applicable.
The form must state the type of connection to be used (wired or wireless), as well as the vehicle information (license plate, make, color and model).
The driver and the technicians who will remain in the mobile unit must be listed, providing name, CPF and role in the form, even if they will not access the National Congress. If access to the interior of the building is required, accreditation must be requested as described above.
The form must be signed and sent to the e-mail address: credenciamentoespecial@senado.leg.br.
Press coverage sectors
The sectors available for press coverage are:
Sector 1: Blue
National Congress Ramp or outdoor area of the White Hall, also known as Chapelaria (in case of rain) – (photographers and camera operators only)
Sector 2: Gray
White Hall (indoor area of the White Hall, also known as Chapelaria)
Sector 3: Black
Black Hall
Sector 4: Green
Green Hall
Sector 6: Brown
Mezzanine of the Chamber of Deputies plenary (radio or print reporters only)
Sector 6: Ochre
Gallery of the Chamber of Deputies plenary (photographers only)
Sector 7: Red
Live link
Questions and Information
e-mail:
credenciamentoespecial@senado.leg.br
Telefone: (+55 61) 3303-1296 ou (+55 61) 3303-3966