Apply for accreditation

Why apply for accreditation


Each edition of the Visa pour l'Image festival opens with the professional week. This is a unique opportunity for photographers, photo editors and other key players from the sector to meet.

Accreditation is for professionals andonly applies to the professional week (the first week of the festival).

Accreditation also helps to support the festival so that it can continue to be free for the public.

Pick-up location: Palais des Congrès.
Payment on site, cash or credit card.

For more information on accreditation: visapourlimage@2e-bureau.com

Without accreditation

Free

For those who simply wish to discover the exhibitions and screening evenings at Visa pour l'Image from August 30, 2025, to September 14, 2025. You don't have to do anything, it's free.

  • Access to the exhibitions from 10am to 8pm.
  • Access to screening evenings (subject to availability).
  • Access to meetings, debates, and discussions at the Convention Center (except those reserved for professionals).
  • Access to meetings, debates, and discussions at the Convention Center (except those reserved for professionals).
  • Access to visits with the exhibiting photographers.
  • Access to book signings (at the Cajélice bookshop, Couvent des Minimes).

With accreditation

35 €

The ideal way to get the most out of the festival. As a photographer, accreditation will allow you to meet key players in photojournalism, expand your network, and showcase your work during the professional week and throughout the rest of the festival.

  • Early access to exhibitions (from 9am Thursday to Saturday).
  • Priority access to the screenings
  • Access to all the meetings, debates and discussions at the Palais des Congrès.
  • Access to visits with the exhibiting photographers.
  • Access to book signings (at the Cajélice bookshop, Couvent des Minimes).
  • Access to the Canon area (Palais des Congrès) and to expert technicians from Canon Professional services (CPs) to check your Canon equipment and learn about the brand's latest innovations.
  • Access to portfolio reviews with international directors of photography and with the ANI (National Association of Iconographers).
  • Mention in the "Who's in Perpignan" list of professionals present in Perpignan.
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Since 1989, the Visa pour l'Image International Photojournalism Festival has offered an annual window on the world in Perpignan. It is a unique opportunity to look back on the events of the past year, covering a range of topics and perspectives related to social issues, conflicts, and observations on the state of the world.

The program includes: exhibitions, evening screenings, workshops, portfolio reviews, education, and awards and grants.

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