Frequently asked questions

The first Miss Intercontinental pageant took place in 1971 on the island of Aruba. At that time, only teenagers were allowed to compete.

Miss Intercontinental currently accepts delegates from up to 80 countries for the final.

Throughout the year, the Miss Intercontinental Organization works with state and city governments, private companies and organisations as well as foreign governments to find the perfect host site. The city that offers the best security, infrastructure and support for the pageant is chosen.

Delegates are judged in three categories: evening gown, swimsuit and a personal interview.

Confidence above all. A contestant must be authentic, able to express herself and to put her ambitions as a future titleholder into words. The pageant showcases and evaluates these aspirations.

You apply through the National Director of your country. Ask us — we will put you in touch with your National Director.

To compete at Miss Intercontinental, a delegate must win her national pageant. Each national winner then represents her country at Miss Intercontinental.

Yes. Delegates must be at least 17 and no older than 33 years on the date of the Miss Intercontinental pageant. If your age is slightly outside this range, please contact us — each case is reviewed individually.

No. Delegates must not be married, divorced or pregnant, and must never have been married or have given birth to a child. Titleholders may not marry during their year of reign.