In light of the gradual easing of COVID-19 related restrictions in Belgium and in accordance with the space available for the media and the social distancing rules in force, (a limited number of) media representatives will be allowed to enter physically to NATO Headquarters for media coverage. from September 1, 2021.
Media representatives accredited annually by NATO
Media representatives with annual NATO accreditation can access NATO Headquarters during regular working days or for organized events with a physical presence of the media (except Ministerial meetings or Summits) using their annual accreditation card.
NATO Media Passes 2022 will be issued to media representatives, who have received an email confirmation, on their first visit to NATO Headquarters on or after 3 January 2022. No appointment will be necessary.
Media representatives without annual NATO accreditation
Media representatives without annual NATO accreditation may access NATO Headquarters only for specific events (respecting the accreditation procedures to be announced for each event), or upon invitation by the Press and Media Section or national delegations.
Important:
All media representatives Entry to NATO Headquarters must meet one of the following conditions:
- Possess a vaccination certificate proving that they have been fully vaccinated for 14 days prior to entering NATO HQ premises;
- Bring a certificate attesting to post-COVID recovery (no more than 180 days);
- Present a valid PCR test (max within 72 hours).
They will be required to present one of the documents mentioned above when entering NATO Headquarters. No test results or certificates should be emailed unless specifically requested.
In case of high demand, access will be limited at all times depending on the physical space available. Priority will be given to large media organizations and agencies, while the remaining spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. These media representatives who cannot be admitted will be informed by e-mail.
Sometimes NATO can still organize events with very limited or no media presence.
The Secretary General’s press conferences will continue to be broadcast live on the NATO website. Additionally, some can be accessed on Zoom and offer the ability to ask questions remotely. Registration details will be announced for each event.
In the foreseeable future, all media representatives wishing to cover high-level events (i.e. ministerial meetings) may need to be accredited. A separate procedure will be announced for each of these events.
At NATO Headquarters, rules of conduct related to COVID-19 will remain essential:
- Keep a distance of at least 1.5 meters from other people;
- Wear masks indoors at all times except when eating/drinking;
- Disinfect/wash hands regularly throughout the day;
- Refrain from coming to NATO Headquarters in case of illness/symptoms.
Press contacts
NATO Press and Media Section:
Email: MOC@hq.nato.int
Tel: +32 2707 5041
NATO accreditations:
Email: NATOAccreditations@hq.nato.int
More details on how to obtain annual NATO accreditation are available here.
