Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for Travel Agent License, the applicant has to approach the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the document set, the concerned authority will check the submitted letter and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the letter and document will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. The applicant has to follow the process as per instructed by the officer.
12. Once the application is approved, the applicant may be subject to compliance requirements and periodic audits to ensure ongoing adherence to industry regulations and standards.
13. This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Business Registration Documents
• Fee receipt
• Financial Statements
• Trust Account Documents
• Insurance Certificates
• Qualifications and Experience
• Compliance Documents
• Any other documents (If required)

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
GPO Box 9827
Brisbane QLD 4001
Phone - 1300 300 630 (within Australia), + 61 3 5177 5407 ( outside Australia)
Contact link1 and link2

• Any individual who intends to Apply for Travel Agent License is eligible to make this application.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

• The validity of the license is one year.

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Address
• ZIP code
• Age
• Gender
• Education qualification
• Work experience
• Business details
• Financial details
• Contact number
• Email ID
• City
• Signature
• Date

• In Australia, a Travel Agent License refers to a license or registration required by individuals or businesses involved in providing travel-related services as travel agents.
• It is a legal requirement for those who operate travel agencies or provide services such as arranging and selling travel packages, booking flights, accommodation, tours, and other travel-related arrangements on behalf of customers.

• Obtaining a Travel Agent License demonstrates that the travel agent has met certain requirements set by the regulatory authority overseeing the travel industry in Australia.
• The license ensures that travel agents adhere to specific standards, regulations, and consumer protection measures to safeguard the interests of travelers.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

Link

• Having a Travel Agent License is crucial for operating a legitimate and reputable travel agency in Australia.
• It helps build trust with customers, ensures compliance with industry standards, and provides protection for both the travel agent and the consumers they serve.