How to Become an IATA Accredited Travel Agent: Complete Guideline on Benefits, Requirements, and Accreditation Types

Are you serious to open your own dream Travel business and still confused how to get the various accreditation related to your business that will support not only your identity bust also boost your business in short span. Taking IATA License or accreditation will give you global presence in Airlines, Hotel, and cruises as well. Many travel agency and Tour Operators take this licence to enhance their credibility and open the global opportunities and identification.

The uses of IATA accreditation:

If you are going to set or already set up your travel business then IATA accreditation will be the best identification to put your best foot forward.

Your can get Ticketing issuance authority from all airlines
Get API to integrate your own Online travel agency
Very helpful for your own B2B agency
Get collaboration with Cruise companies
Get best deal with hotels
Get Agreement from Saudi Government for Haj-Umra Business
Get GDS software like Galileo & Amadeus

We India Travel Tourism Institute – I.T.T.I, not only provide consultancy service to get IATA accreditation but we also help you to get Galileo certificate which is must for IATA License.
post accreditation we also assist you to get GDS software and helps to log in IATA portal and understanding of BSP portal.

Get various services for the IATA accreditation.

Get Training for Galileo to issue the ticket. Get practice on Live Galileo
Get extra attention to clear the Galileo Test
Get assistance to apply the IATA accreditation.
Get assistance for IATA upgradation
Get assistance to annual renewal

The major benefits of IATA Accreditation or IATA license

IATA (International Air Transport Association) accreditation is a globally recognized Certificate that authorizes travel agent & Tour Operator companies to sell international and domestic air tickets on behalf of IATA member airlines. It gives you authority to issue the ticket on GDS platform or take APIs from different service provider to set up b2B business and can avail commission form different travel industry vendors like cruise and hotels etc.

Key Benefits of IATA Accreditation: How to get the best or lowest fare from airline

Get Air Ticket issuance authority for all Airline: There won’t be any intermediaries or broker between you and airline you can issue tickets straight from the airline’s inventory. Get contract for LCC airline to become major consolidators or negotiate the airline for the private fare.
Standardized agreement: With this one accreditation you can avail the access all major 400+ airlines.
How to get the lowest fare through NDC Fare: You can get access for NDC fare which is in high demand as per new technology. It is real time inventory and you can access various ancillary to increase the sale and profit.
Get APIs for major LCC airline to integrate into your website
Easy Payment methods: Streamlined payments via cash facility (Bank to Bank Transfer), IATA Easy Pay (Electronic e-wallet), or credit card systems(not in use much).
Get more profit: Earn more commissions through special fares, and upsell ancillary services make your own B2B website for consolidators. Get agreement form various 5* Hotels and cruise liner to increase commission percentage.
Get Global Identification: Your agency will be registered in IATA’s global registry with various airline and travel agents across the world.

What are the documents required for IATA license?

Documents required for IATA accreditation or license

To become an IATA accredited agent in India or across the world, you must meet several documentations

Companies Registration certificate. It is a common document for all kind of IATA accreditation across the world.
Tax Certificate like GST
Ids proof of directors or owner
Bank Details
Security specification

Lets deep drive in the knowledge.

How to Become an IATA Accredited Travel Agent?

The Major documents required are:

For a Private Ltd. Company:

Notarized Certificate of Incorporation (COI)
Memorandum & Articles of Association (MOA & AOA)
Annual audit report made by CA
CA letter confirming shareholders & percentages on his letter head. (need in special format)
Photo ID (Passport/Aadhaar) of each shareholder. For UK IATA passport photocopy must be signed by the directors
IATA application letter signed by all directors even if they do not hold any share. Make sure directors should have any criminal record.

LLP Company:

Copy of LLP Registration Certificate
CA Letter confirming shareholding structure
Photo IDs of partners
IATA application letter signed by all directors even if they do not hold any share. Make sure directors should have any criminal record.

For Partnerships:

Registered Partnership Deed
CA Letter on partner shares
Valid photo IDs of partners
IATA application letter signed by all directors even if they do not hold any share. Make sure directors should have any criminal record.

For Sole Proprietors:

Valid government-issued photo ID
IATA application letter signed by all directors even if they do not hold any share. Make sure directors should have any criminal record.

Other Mandatory Registrations

GST Registration Certificate
Udyog Aadhaar / MSME Registration
Company current account Bank statement for last month
PCI DSS certificate if payment is taking by credit card
Bank Beneficiary form
NIL credit card declaration

Staff Qualification Requirement

IATA requires your agency to have at least TWO trained employees who have completed their training in Document Production course in Galileo:

Valid certificate for staff in Galileo GDS only

We India Travel and Tourism Institute certified and accredited by Travelport Galileo to issue the GDS Document Production Certificate which is accepted by IATA.

Financial Requirements

Most recent Audited Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Auditor’s Report), Not older than 12 months
Bank Beneficiary Form + Bank Statement
Note: Financial Statements are not required for GoLite accreditation

How to Become an IATA Accredited Travel Agent in India – Types of IATA Accreditation

Accreditation Type	Suitable For	Payment Options	Financial Security Required	Ticket Issuance Authority
Go Lite	Startups & small agents	IATA Easy Pay & Credit Cards only	No guarantee required	Limited
Go Standard	Established agencies	cash, Easy Pay & Credit cards	Bank Guarantee/Insurance (as per country to country)	All Airlines
GoGlobal	Multi-country presence	All global payment modes	As per country to country	All Airlines

Step-by-Step Process to Get Accredited

Step 1: Complete GDS Certification as is very important document.

Enrol in a certified Galileo GDS course at India Travel Tourism institute we. We conduct the training and provide the certificate along with endorsement letter. Normally it takes 15 days to get the certificate. You can enrol yourself or you can get your staff trained.

First of all decide which IATA accreditation suits you.

Then start the below mention process.

Step 2: gather all mandatory Documents

Collect all business and registration certificates, GDS certificates, financial records, and identification documents as per the list given.

Step 3: Provide all the documents by Zip file to us. You can use [email protected] to sendf the soft copy of mandatory documents.

Step 4: We will apply your application to IATA

Step 5: We will provide you IATA application form to sign and check all relavent details of your company.

Step 6: If application accepts by IATA we will provide you IATA agreement to sign and submit to us.

Step 6: Pay the applicable registration fee and submit the bank Guarantee to IATA

You Can submit the bank guarantee by Cash or Bank Transfer by SFMS. We will guide you how to do this.

Once approved, you’ll receive your IATA Numeric Code along with your agreement which comes later and you will get you electronic IATA accreditation.

Why Choose India Travel Tourism Institute

✅ Certified Institute for GDS course.
✅ Get complete staff training
✅ Application support & guidance in next 6 months without any charge
✅ Support for endorsement letter
✅ 100% transparency for the application

How to Become an IATA Accredited Travel Agent – Contact Us

India Travel Tourism Institute
1202, 12th Floor, New Delhi House, Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110001
08586818292
www.traveltourismacademuy.com
[email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – How to Become an IATA Accredited Travel Agent

Q1. What is IATA accreditation for a travel agent?

IATA accreditation is a globally recognized certification issued by IATA that authorizes your travel agencies to issue international and domestic airline tickets on behalf of IATA member airlines. It enhances credibility and opens access to airline ticketing systems and BSP payment plans.

Q2. Why should my travel agency get IATA accreditation?

IATA accreditation helps your agency to empower for domestic and international ticket issuance. You can have agreement with other travel suppliers like cruise and hotel across the world. When you apply for the agreement, they will ask you this IATA accreditation certificate.

Q3. What are the types of IATA accreditation available?

There are mainly three types:

GoLite for startups and small agencies (no financial guarantee required)
GoStandard for established agencies (requires a bank guarantee of 8.4 Lakhs rupees)
GoGlobal for agencies with multi-country presence (payment modes vary by region)

Q4. What are the general requirements for IATA accreditation?

Requirements typically include:

Legal business registration and entity documents.
Completed 2 (TWO) Galileo GDS (Global Distribution System) certifications. You can contact us for the certification.
Audit reports by CA
Bank Account details/ GST/MSME
Other documents that are required by IATA as per country specific like security specification and Nil Credit card uses. You can contact us for more help.

Q5. How long does the IATA accreditation process take?

The entire process is based on the documents we provide and normally IATA takes 45 days to finalise.

Q6. Can I apply for IATA accreditation without prior experience in the industry?

Yes, off course. No need of work experience except GDS certificate but if you have experience it will be good for you to understand the IATA process…

Q7. How do I apply for IATA accreditation?

Q8. What is the charge involving to get the IATA accreditation?

For the GO lite it will cost you-60K and for IATA Standard it will cost you 1.5 Lakhs as a registration charge and 8.4 Lakhs as a bank guarantee.

Q09. How do I maintain IATA accreditation?

Every year you need to renew the IATA accreditation. You will get notification for the same generally it comes in the month of November. The charges are 25-30K for Go lite and for STD it is 80K approx..

Q11. Can a change my Go LITE to Standard IATA?

Yes, you can change at any point of time. But you have to apply for IATA STD.

Q12. If I do not pay the fee on time what will happen?

If you fail to pay the annual charge IATA will terminate the Accreditation. In this case you need to apply again.

Q13.My company is very new company can I apply for IATA?

Yes, you can apply for the IATA. Go lite you may choose but for Standard you need to show the audit report.

Q14.Can I increase my Bank Guarantee?

Yes, you can increase your bank guarantee.

Q15. To whom I can take help for IATA accreditation consultancy?

You can call us on +91 8586818292 or write us [email protected] or visit on our website www.traveltourismacademy.com