FIAP Rescinds its New “Distinctions” Rules

By Ann Bastion Hon PSNZ FPSNZ EFIAP/b MFIAP - FIAP Coordinator

Having spent some time preparing for the changes to the “Distinctions” rules, and writing an article to explain them in the last issue of CameraTalk, I now find myself addressing the issue once again.

In December 2022 FIAP held its bi-annual congress meeting in Spain. The new “Distinctions” rules (due to come into effect in January 2023) were discussed at length by the FIAP liaison officers and the FIAP board of directors. As a result of these discussions, FIAP has withdrawn the whole document (31/2021 E).

This means for the next two years we carry on working with the document we have been working under for the last six or seven years document 11/2016 E. What does this mean for applicants now?

In 2023 (this year)

From 1 January 2023 there will be an exemption to the requirement for “print acceptances” as set out in document 011/2016 E but, if you do have acceptances in prints, then they will be counted. Reduced fees (€50 instead of €70 ) extend to the end of 2023.

In 2024 (next year)

From 1 January 2024, the requirements as set out in document 11/2016 E will apply, including the requirement for prints and fees of €70.

As always, if you want to know more about FIAP distinctions and how to go about applying for them, contact me at ajbastion@gmail.com.

Next FIAP Photo Meeting 2023

The next photo meeting will be held in Asturias, Spain, in June this year. As soon as I receive more details, I will let you know.

The 2024 Congress Meeting

This may well be held in India but, again, I will let you have more details as they come to hand.