Airside Pass Application
To work within the Restricted Zone or "Airside" at an Airport,
you will require an Airside Pass.
Below is a step-by-step guide through the vetting process, explaining why each check is required and detailing what information you need to provide.
Step 1
If you have been PAYE employed in the last 5 years. If not skip to Step 2
Request your 5-year employment history statement from the HMRC
Download HMRC App:
App Store for iOS
Google Play Store for Android
Once downloaded go to PAYE, scroll down to employment history and it generates a PDF.
OR
Call 01355359022 and ask them to send you via post a letter confirming your full 5 years employment history.
Step 2
If you have claimed any benefits within the last 5 years. If not, skip to Step 3
Request a statement of claim from the DWP
Fill Form here
Step 3
If you have been Self-Employed within the last 5 years. If not, skip to Step 4
Request your SA302 statements.
Download HMRC App:
App Store for iOS
Google Play Store for Android
Once downloaded go to PAYE, scroll down to employment history and it generates a PDF.
OR
Call 01355359022 and ask them to send you via post a letter confirming your full 5 years employment history.
Step 4
Select your Airport below
Create your vetting application account to start your airside pass application
Below, you will see an overview of what information you will need to provide in your vetting application:
5-year reference history
(Employment, Education, Benefit Claim, Self-employment or Unemployment/ Gap periods)
Personal referee or Gap referee
(Cannot be living at same address, related, in a current or past relationship or a current colleague of the applicant)
5-year address history
Photo ID
(Must be a clear colour copy, showing all 4 corners of the document with no glare)
Proof of address
(Must be a letter dated within the last 2 months and a clear copy, showing all 4 corners of the document and be a headed letter from a Utility provider, HMRC or Bank/ Building Society)
Disclosure and Barring Service, Basic Criminal Record Check
Must be dated within 10 weeks of your application being submitted to the Airport ID Team
HMRC Employment History (May be required)
We will advise you, if needed how to request a letter confirming your full 5 years employment history from the HMRC
Benefit Statement of Claim (May be required)
We will advise you, if needed how to request a statement of claim from the DWP
SA302 statement (May be required)
We will advise you, if needed how to request SA302 statements for each year you have been self-employed within the 5-year time frame