Ministry of Communication, Republic of Benin
Audience: Journalists

Apply for or renew a press card

The professional press card is issued by the HAAC, which receives applications on an online platform: first application, renewal or duplicate.

Since July 2025, the HAAC has received press card applications on its online platform, cartedepresse.haac.bj. Applicants can follow the progress of their file online without travelling. A valid e-mail address is required for registration and follow-up.

Steps

  1. Step 1 : Create an account on the HAAC platform.

  2. Step 2 : Fill in your individual profile.

  3. Step 3 : Submit the application (first application, renewal or duplicate).

Required documents

Tick the documents as you gather them. The list can be printed.

Contact

High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC): contact@haac.bj