How to get IATA certificate?

IATA or the International Air Transport Association regulates the aviation travel industry across the world. It serves the international aviation and travel & tourism industries by providing training in the fields of travel & tourism, airlines, airports, cargo and civil aviation.Ā Several travel agencies and agents apply for IATA certifications to showcase their higher qualifications. IATA certification is open for all businesses enrolled as travel agencies. According to the country and region of the travel agent, there is a set of minimum criteria which must be fulfilled. Even though the application process is quite meticulous, itā€™s worthwhile in order to get access to the noteworthy professional resources of the IATA by holding the IATA certificate.

Who can apply for IATA certificate?

Eligibility Criteria for IATA Certificate

Evaluation of 4 Criteria for IATA Registration

Documents Required for IATA Certification

All documents must be in PDF format and dated no longer than 1 month from the date of application. Any false declaration might lead to the cancellation and blacklisting of the ID Card.

Process for applying for IATA certificate

  1. Visit IATA website and register in customer profile.Click on the link: Not Yet Registered? and enter your personal details and email address.
  2. Go through Travel Agentā€™s Handbook and make sure that you meet the local criteria and financial evaluation criteria.
  3. Download the Application Packet by going to Accreditation Application
  4. Fill in the vital questionnaire. It will be assessed by the local AIP on the basis ofĀ four criteria; financial record and standing; staff qualifications and experience; identification and accessibility of premises; and security and procedures.
  5. Give evidence of your regular business operations.You can print out documents from your official website showing the hours that you provide services to customers.
  6. Collect and submit the qualifications of your staff.If you have multiple agents, then you must show that at least 1 of them has met the professional criteria to operate a business in your local area. If you are a solo agent, then you must submit your business license or copies of any other certifications that youā€™ve received.
  7. Show proof of prior travel experience if you have worked for an IATA accredited agent or airline in the past
  8. Provide bank statements from the last year. Any type of loan or insurance paperwork related to your agency should also be included
  9. Submit the application and evidentiary materials in pdf format. You can also email a pdf version of your application to: info@iatan.org.
  10. Pay the accreditation fee once you are contacted by the IATA
  11. When your application has been approved you will get an official letter showing the date of your accreditation. Youā€™ll also receive a certificate to display in your office. The acceptance documentation will show your IATA numeric code, which is a unique ID that youā€™ll use for future IATA transactions

ChargesĀ required to get IATA certificate

IATA accreditation fee also varies geographically.The price of the ID Card may range between USD 30.00 and USD 70.00 depending on the class of Agency you work for (additional courier fees may apply). All fees, as listed in the application, are non refundable. Payment must be made in ID Card Platform using either:

Time Taken to get IATA certificate

It will take at least 2 weeks for your application to be approved.

One Response

  1. Good morning sir/madam,
    I am writing yo understand the status of the IATA certification required by ASLL Brasil.
    ItĀ“s been some weeks weĀ“ve been waiting, with no reply.
    Could you please advise when weĀ“ll be receiving this document?
    Please advise, thanks in advance.

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