What is GoLite Accreditation?
GoLite is IATA’s Standard Accreditation without Cash Facility. It is available in any of their Billing and Settlement Plans (BSP). This alternative is interesting for Travel Agents who only wish to issue ticket with credit cards and/or IATA EasyPay.
In the absence of cash form of payment, the financial requirements are minimal. If your ADMs and/or other cash transactions totalled more than USD5,000.00/- in a single quarter in the previous 12 months, you will be required to provide a Financial Security equal to the total of AMDs and Cash Transactions in this quarter.
Why GoLite Accreditation?
Becoming an IATA-accredited agent grants you the authority to sell international and/or domestic tickets on behalf of airlines, which also empowers you to enhance your modern retailing capabilities with Amadeus NDC-enabled solutions.
NDC differentiated content already available in the Amadeus Travel Platform:
How much does it Cost?
GoLite is the simplest and most affordable option. It is designed for travel agencies that do not need to issue a large number of airline tickets. GoLite agencies do not need to meet any financial requirements, and they can issue tickets through the IATA Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP). Explore our pricing comparison tables below for a detailed breakdown of GoLite, GoStandard, and GoGlobal plans.
The list of Documents:
- Application Guide (Download)
- Application Form for Approval as an IATA Passenger Sales Agent (Download)
- Article of Incorporation
- BSP Implementation Questionnaire (Download)
- ID number
- Canada: Copy of the Canada Revenue Agency document showing the tax ID number of the Agency (GST/HST and QST when applicable)
Please note that GST/QST on commission will only be calculated and processed by the BSP Canada, if the Agent’s GST/QST Registration Number is on file with BSP Canada.
- Canada: Copy of the Canada Revenue Agency document showing the tax ID number of the Agency (GST/HST and QST when applicable)
- Government Issued Photo Identification
- Copies of 2 forms of government issued photo identification for the owner(s) and manager(s) (i.e. driver’s license, passport, medicare card or resident card). Ensure that the copies are clear and legible and include both the front and back of the identification.
- Business License (Provincial license)
- Bank Information Form (Download)
- Accreditation Form BSP PAD Agreement Form (Download)
- Copy of a VOID Cheque
- Share Certificate Share Certificate or letter from a lawyer or accountant dated, and stating the owners/shareholders of the company and percentage
- Letterhead and qualifications
- Write a letter that states your number of years in travel. Confirmation on agencies letterhead confirming staff training and aptitude to issue tickets
- Latest financial or tax statements
- Unaudited statements are accepted.
- PCI DSS Security Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) (reference link)