The IATA/IATAN ID Card is first and foremost a professional credential that identifies the cardholder as a bona fide Travel Professional.
The IATA/IATAN ID Card adds dynamic value to the IATA Accreditation and TIDS programs, as travel & tourism suppliers worldwide recognize the Card and rely on it to assist in the management, distribution and control of their industry concessions.

The IATA/IATAN ID Card is the preferred means of recognition of travel professionals by the Industry. It offers Global Benefits, can be safely and efficiently verified by suppliers, and is your passport to AgentExperience. Always carry your IATA/IATAN ID Card, and show your professionalism with pride.

Forms for each part of the world are available on our website. Detailed instructions can be found on the forms themselves, in the Application Forms section.

Your ID Card will take approximately 4 weeks to process.

If you need your ID Card before then or you have not received your ID Card, please contact your Regional Office for assistance.

Bona Fide Travel Professionals, devoting a minimum of 20 hours per week to the promotion and sale of Travel. Must be paid by salary and/or on a commission basis, and must show on the appropriate disbursement records of the Agency. Please, refer to Eligibility for more details.

Yes, photocopies of the Application Form are acceptable. Please make sure the form you are using is the latest available in the Application Forms section. All applications sent on the wrong form will have to be returned to the agency.

Renewal notices are sent to IATA ID cardholders 2 months prior to the expiry date. Because of the time required to process a renewal and return the new card to the cardholder, the cardholder is encouraged to send back their completed renewal form as soon as it is received.

Agents can have their card reissued to receive a new card with the same expiry date as the original card. Alternatively, the agent can choose to apply for an “early renewal”. Please fill in the Reissue Form (pdf) Alternatively, contact your IATA ID Card Regional Office for more information

CheckACode is a web based validation system used for IATA numeric codes and IATA/IATAN ID Cards. Once you receive your ID Card, allow up to 10 business days for activation in this system. Visit www.checkacode.com to verify the status of your card.

Yes, some airlines demand the card before granting concessions and upgrades. Please, refer to Resolution 880a of the IATA Travel Agent Handbook for more details.

AgentExperience is a private site allowing IATA / IATAN ID Card holders to view special offers from Travel & Tourism suppliers around the world. The benefits are numerous: deals on Fam trips, incentives, discounts and privileges for this select group of travel professionals. For more details, Find out More!

Only IATA/IATAN Travel Professionals holding a valid ID Card have full access to Agent Experience.

Industry Suppliers from around the world:

• Accommodation such as resorts, hotels, motels, inns, bed & breakfast houses.
• Transportation such as airlines, railways, cruise lines, coach and car rental companies.
• Entertainment such as theme parks, zoos, museums, restaurants and other tourist attractions.
• Airport Services such as duty free, currency exchange, parking lot and other airport related services.