Whether you just arrived or have lived and worked in New York for years already, the FPA is here to help you. From settling in, networking with other media professionals or resources for your daily work, there are many reasons to join the FPA.

There are two types of membership: Active and Associate Membership.
Active Members are journalists serving media published abroad. Associate Members are members of related professions such as diplomatic, US media or PR representatives.

• Laminated Press ID cards.
  
  
• Receive invitations to many important press events.
  
  
• Attend social events with leading local and international business and political figures.
  
  
• Privileged services by our partners, like a special health insurance plan.
  
  
• Network with professional colleagues, either during an event or through the Internet -- by chat or e-mail.
  
  
• Helpful links to make your start in the US and New York City as easy as possible.
  
  
• Freelancers can list their professional services on our Web site for free!
  

1. Complete the Application for an Active Member

2. Print out application and sign it.

3. Prepare a check or money order for the dues ($95, payable to the Foreign Press Association).

4. Complete your application with:
A letter of accreditation with the letterhead of your employing organization.
Some recent clippings, scripts or other samples of your work.
A photo (no larger than 1¼ x 1¼) for Press Card ID

5. Put all in envelope and mail it to:

Suzanne Adams
The Foreign Press Association Inc.
333 East 46th Street - Suite 1K
New York, NY 1001

1. Complete the Application for an Associate Member

2. print out application and sign it.

3. Prepare a check or money order for the dues ($95, payable to the Foreign Press Association).

4. Put all in envelope and mail it to:

Suzanne Adams
The Foreign Press Association Inc.
333 East 46th Street - Suite 1K
New York, NY 10017

FPA Member Benefit - Health Insurance

It is now possible for FPA members in good standing to apply for health insurance via a third party insurer. Disclaimer: The Foreign Press Association makes this health insurance recommendation as a service to its members, without any obligation or responsibility on its part as to the insurer's enrollment, premium and contract policies.

Cohen's Fashion Optical Discount

Discounts on eye exams, prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses, contact lenses and accessories at Cohen’s Fashion Optical. To obtain these discounts, you must have a Vision Plus Savings Card, which will be available only to members in good standing.

Lily's Hair Studio Discount

FPA female members recieve a 25% discount on all services including coloring, damanged hair treatment and styling. FPA male members receive the discounted price of $20 for all haircuts.

FPA Lily's Hair Studio Ladies' Coupon

FPA Lily's Hair Studio Mens' Coupon

British Airways Discount