To ensure a smooth and efficient application process, please review and gather all required documents before starting your IATAN Accreditation application. Having the necessary documentation prepared in advance can help minimize delays and facilitate a timely review of your application. Required documents may vary depending on your company’s business model.

1. Business License showing the legal name and address of the company and address.
   • For Sole Proprietorship or Partnership: DBA (Doing Business As) registration with the city or County Clerk’s Office
   • For Corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC): Certificate of good standing from the Secretary of State
2. Ownership and Legal Form of Business. Please provide the documentation applicable to your company's legal entity type.
   
   • For Sole Proprietorship: Business license or registration with the County Clerk’s Office displaying name of sole owner
   • For Partnership: Partnership agreement signed by all partners.
   • For Limited Liability Company (LLC): Articles of organization or operating agreement
   • For Corporation: Articles of incorporation
3. Seller of Travel Registration for businesses registered in Florida, Hawaii, or Washington State only.
4. Two years of industry experience for the Qualified Manager Professional (QMP) or Qualified Ticketing Agent (QTA) designation. Please provide one of the following documents:
   • One letter of recommendation from an IATA airline, GDS provider, travel supplier, or IATA/IATAN Accredited agency (include their IATA Code). The letter must be on company letterhead and include the name of the QMP/QTA.
   • One of the following accepted certification:
     1. IATA/ARC Training Certificate
     2. ARC Specialist Certification
     3. CTA (Certified Travel Associate)
     4. CTC (Certified Travel Counsellor)
     5. CMP (Certified Meeting Professional)
     6. CMM (Certification in Meeting Management)
     7. CSEP (Certified Special Event Professional)
     8. CLIA Certificate
     9. MPI Certificate (Meeting Planners Institute)
     10. Travel/Hospitality School Diploma or Degree
     11. Travel Advisor Resource Center Certification
5. Errors & Omissions (E&O) / Professional Liability Insurance. If your business does not have insurance coverage, please sign and upload the Errors & Omissions Waiver with your IATAN application.
6. Financial Standing 
   • For commercial businesses operating for less than one (1) year and all home-based businesses, please provide one or more of the following documents to demonstrate at least $10,000 in available or invested business capital.
     1. Bank letter or statement that shows available balance and is dated within the last three months from submission of application (it can be under the name of business owner(s) or business entity)
     2. Financial statement or expense report of the business entity
     3. Previous year’s Income Tax Return (Self-Prepared, Accountant, or by a CPA)
     4. Previous year’s 1099s or W-2s paid to the business entity
     5. Line of credit of the business or the owner(s)
     6. Sales reports from travel industry suppliers
     7. Signed group or event contract(s) from travel industry suppliers (contracts must mention the name of business and be signed by supplier)
     8. One letter from travel suppliers specifying volume of sales or paid commission to the business (letter must be on company letterhead)
     9. Florida SOT Bond or Registration that costs $10,000
   • For commercial businesses operating more than one (1) year, please provide one or more of the following documents to demonstrate at least $20,000 in gross income / $20,000 available or invested capital / $200,000 in annual gross sales.
     1. Bank letter or statement that shows available balance and is dated within the last three months from submission of application (it can be under the name of business owner(s) or business entity)
     2. Financial statement of the business entity
     3. Previous year’s Income Tax Return (Self-Prepared, Accountant, or by a CPA)
     4. Previous year’s 1099s or W-2s paid to the business entity
     5. Sales reports from travel industry suppliers
     6. Signed group or event contract(s) from travel industry suppliers (contracts must mention the name of business and be signed by supplier)
     7. One letter from travel suppliers specifying volume of sales or paid commission to the business (letter must be on company letterhead)
   • For corporate travel department, please provide one or more of the following documents to demonstrate at least $20,000 in gross income / $20,000 available or invested capital / $200,000 in annual gross sales.
     1. Financial statement of the business entity
     2. Sales reports from travel industry suppliers
     3. One letter from travel suppliers specifying volume of sales or paid commission to the business (letter must be on company letterhead)
     4. One letter from a CPA confirming the business' travel expenses
        
        

IATAN Fee Schedule

1. All fees are in US dollars and are non-refundable.
2. Fees are subject to change without notice.
3. All fees are payable through the IATAN Online Service. Payment instructions will be sent by email once your application has been received.