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Visitor Identification Card (VIC) - Australian Government

Description

You will require a Visitor Identification Card (VIC) if you need to visit a secure area of an airport for lawful purposes.

While in a secure area, VIC holders must be supervised by a person who holds an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC). VICs are identification cards intended for infrequent visitors. They are not access cards.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for a VIC you must:

  • have a lawful reason to enter an airport secure area
  • not have been refused an ASIC, had an ASIC cancelled or have one that is currently suspended, due to an adverse criminal record; and
  • not have exceeded 28 days visitation within a 12 month period; known as the 28 day rule.

Duration

Up to 28 days

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

No fees are required.

Forms

Act(s) name

Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 Australian Government

Application process

Apply

Applications can be made through the relevant airport.

Approval time

Up to 30 days

Administering agency

Department of Home Affairs

Critical Infrastructure Security Centre

Contact details

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