Accreditation Guide for Travel Agents – NewGen ISS

*This guide is applicable to countries that have already migrated to the New Generation of IATA
Settlement Systems (NewGen ISS).

Benefits of IATA Accreditation under NewGen ISS

New Accreditation Models

IATA has introduced three new accreditation models
which better reflect the diversity of travel agencies. The
new accreditation options, “GoLite”, “GoStandard” and
“GoGlobal”, allow agents to choose the accreditation that
best suits their needs and to switch to a different model as
their business evolves.

Benefits of IATA Accreditation

Remittance Holding Capacity (RHC) establishes a

maximum threshold for agents’ outstanding BSP cash
sales. The RHC is designed to create a safer selling
environment in the BSP. Different options are available to
agents allowing them to manage their capacity and to
continue selling in a secure manner if their RHC is reached.

Global Default Insurance

Global Default Insurance (GDI) is a new, cost-effective
financial security alternative that agents can opt for.
Agents can seek coverage under GDI for the
corresponding amount of financial security required by
IATA.
 IATA EasyPay
IATA EasyPay is a new voluntary pay-as-you-go e-wallet
for agents. It offers a flexible, secure and easy way to pay
for tickets through the BSP. IATA EasyPay gives non-
accredited agents a new route to accreditation through
the GoLite model, reduces agents’ financial security
amounts with IATA and ensures sales continuity.

GoStandard Accreditation (Standard Accreditation with Cash Facility): This model corresponds
most closely to the current accreditation, and is for agents operating in a single country. In
addition to the accreditation requirements established in the Resolution, agents under this
model comply with the Local Financial Criteria of the BSPs in which they operate and undergo
annual financial reviews. These agents will have access to all the BSP forms of payment: cash,
credit card and IATA EasyPay.

GoLite Accreditation (Standard Accreditation with No Cash Facility): For agents that do not
require a cash facility in the BSP, i.e. access to cash sales, and will ticket only using IATA
EasyPay and/or credit card, this model offers an easier accreditation. As there is limited
financial risk, the financial requirements are minimal.

GoGlobal Accreditation (Multi-Country Accreditation): a “one-stop-shop” accreditation for

agents with operations in multiple BSPs. Multi-country agents will meet a single global set of
requirements and criteria, established in the Resolution, and will be able to accredit all their
locations worldwide under a single Passenger Sales Agency Agreement.

Document Checklist

New Head Entity (HE) GoStandard

• Updated license from the Ministry of Tourism

• TAX ID or exemption letter if applicable
• Commercial registration (from the Ministry of Industry & Trade not older than 3 months)
• Memorandum of Association (for companies)
• Financial statement:

For existing agents: certified accounts not older than six months
 For new agents: certified accounts (i.e. opening balance sheet) and projected sales

• Staff listing
• Sample of the travel agency’s letterhead
• Attested agency banking details
• List of bank guarantees given to IATA airlines (if any)

New Head Entity (HE) GoLite

• Updated license from the Ministry of Tourism

• TAX ID or exemption letter if applicable
• Commercial registration (from the Ministry of Industry & Trade not older than 3 months)
• Memorandum of Association (for companies)
• Staff listing
• Sample of the travel agency’s letterhead
• Attested agency banking details
• List of bank guarantees given to IATA airlines (if any)

Application Timeline

The estimated time for the accreditation process for GoStandard is approximately 50 working
days and 30 working days for GoLite accreditation.

Pricelist

Please refer to Resolution 812, Attachment ‘H’ on the following link:

https://www.iata.org/Sites/FMC/Files/reso_812.pdf