World Press Photo Contest 2027: Professional Photographers, Entries Open 1 December

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The World Press Photo Contest 2027 will open to professional photojournalists and documentary photographers worldwide on 1 December 2026. As of 11 November, entries are not yet open; this is advance notice of a confirmed international opportunity. There is no entry fee.

Participants must provide current proof of professional photographic practice, such as a press card, a bylined publication from 2025 or 2026, professional-association membership or an eligible editor's reference letter. A CV or photography diploma alone does not qualify. Categories include Singles, Stories of four to ten frames, and Long-Term Projects of 24–30 images. Documentary accuracy, captions and restrictions on image manipulation are central to the rules.

Each winning entry receives €1,000, with an additional €10,000 for World Press Photo of the Year. Selected photographers also gain international exhibition and yearbook exposure, plus the winners' programme in Amsterdam. Entries open 1 December 2026 at 13:00 CET and close 13 January 2027 at 13:00 CET. Applications must go through the official Picter platform.

Official call and conditions: https://www.worldpressphoto.org/contest/2027

Official call and conditions: https://www.worldpressphoto.org/contest/entry-rules

This article is an edited translation of the organiser's information, provided for reference. Check current eligibility, deadlines, fees and rights terms on the official pages before applying or paying. The organiser's rules prevail.