Airport Identity Card

A Declaration of No Objection (VGB) from the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) is mandatory if you will work in the Security Restricted Area – Critical Part (SRA‑CP). Confirm with your employer if this applies. If approved, you will receive the VGB. Without a valid VGB you cannot receive an Airport Identity Card granting access to the SRA‑CP.

If you already hold a clearance, it must be less than four years old and linked to your current employer. Otherwise, a new clearance is required.

Completion of the Security Awareness e‑learning is required. It introduces safety risks and airport protocols. Study the Safety & Security Handbook before taking the exam. The e‑learning must be fully completed before you can take the test.

To get access, email the Airport Operations Service at ops@gae.nl. Once access is granted, you can begin the e‑learning via the provided link. 

After completing the e‑learning, you take a multiple‑choice test under supervision at the Airport Authority office. You must score at least 80 per cent to pass. Once successful, a photo is taken and your Airport Identity Card is issued.

Bring the following documents:

1. A signed and correctly completed employer’s declaration, free of corrections;
2. A valid passport or national identity card (driver’s licence is not accepted);
3. The VGB, if applicable for SRA‑CP access.

Loss or theft must be reported immediately to Airport Operations. Replacement cards can be requested. The replacement fee is 50 euro.