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✈️ Airside Pass Request Form – Company Submission

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At Red Sky Referencing, we offer a comprehensive and flexible sponsorship service for airside pass applications, including:

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  • Temporary passes (60-day and visitor)

  • Full airside pass applications

  • Full management of airport ID Centre (IDC) fees

  • Coordination of mandatory training

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Unlike fixed-fee providers, we operate a per-item pricing model—meaning you only pay for what you need. This ensures transparency, better value, and no wasted costs.

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🧾 What This Form Covers

Our airside pass request form is structured into three simple sections:

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1️⃣ Company / Employer Information

➡️ Basic details about your business and the authorised representative submitting the request.

2️⃣ Candidate Information

➡️ Personal information about the individual requiring access, including required documentation and a passport-style photograph.

3️⃣ Airport Information

➡️ Specify the airport where access is needed so we can tailor our support and coordinate with the correct ID Centre.

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✅ What’s Included in Our Sponsorship Service (selected airports)

  • Red Sky acts as your authorised signatory (pass sponsorship)

  • Airport-specific IDC fees included and managed

  • Mandatory training management (e.g. GSAT, Fire Training, Security Interviews)

  • Support with DBS applications

  • Criminal Record Checks (CRC), including overseas checks if required

  • Dynamic, per-item pricing to ensure you only pay for what’s needed

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📋 Before You Begin, Please Have the Following Ready

  • Candidate's full name, date of birth, and contact information

  • Valid identity document(s)

  • A recent passport-style headshot

  • Job title and role description

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Additional requirements may apply depending on the airport—we’ll advise upon submission.

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🛂 Airside Pass Types

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✅ 60-Day Temporary Pass

For candidates needing medium-term airside access while full vetting is in progress.

  • Validity: Up to 60 consecutive days

  • Use Case: Staff requiring access over several weeks/months

  • CRC Requirement: CRC required for access beyond 14 days

  • Processing Time: Minimum 7 working days

  • Fee: £78.50 + IDC costs

  • ✅ Recommended for airside access during vetting clearance

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✅ 1–7 Day Visitor Pass

For short-term airside access such as meetings, training, or familiarisation.

  • Validity: Max 14 days within a 12-month period

  • Use Case: Occasional visits

  • Limit: Max 7 consecutive days per visit

  • Gap Rule: 3-day break required between passes

  • Urgency Fee: £35 if required within 48 hours

  • Fee: £40.00 + IDC costs

  • ✅ Ideal for short-term site access

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✅ Full Airside Pass

For operatives requiring long-term airside access beyond the 60-day temporary pass.

A 60-day temporary pass may be issued to allow the operative to begin work while referencing is in progress. However, only one 60-day pass can be issued per operative within a rolling 12-month period.

Once this expires, the operative must either:

  • Transition to a full airside pass, or

  • Leave the site until referencing is fully completed and the full pass is approved.

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If you would like Red Sky to begin the full airside pass application during the temporary pass period, please select this option below.

  • Full Pass Application Fee: £235.00 + applicable IDC fees (varies by airport)

  • Full Pass Sponsorship Fee (if required): £100.00 + IDC costs

  • ✅ Essential for ongoing airside access beyond temporary clearance

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📬 Questions or Need Assistance?

For help or enquiries, contact our team at:
📧 temppass@redskyreferencing.co.uk

Will the operative require a full airside pass?
Full Airside Pass (£235.00 + IDC costs)
No - Temporary / Visitor only
Will the operative require a temporary airside pass?
60 Day Temporary Pass (Fee: £78.50 + IDC costs)
1 - 7 Day Visitor Pass (£40.00 + IDC costs)
No – Operative can wait until their full pass is ready No temporary pass required. Full pass will be processed (allow up to 60 days).

🔹 60-Day Temporary Pass For operatives requiring regular access while full pass processing is underway.

🔹 1–7 Day Visitor Pass For short-term access such as training, meetings, or site familiarisation.

Has the operative held an airside pass through Red Sky previously?
Yes
No

Urgent Fee Statement:

If fewer than two working days’ notice is provided before the operative’s first day of airside access, a £35 urgency fee will be applied. This fee reflects Red Sky’s commitment to expedite the referencing and documentation process on our side.

This charge does not guarantee that the airside pass will be issued by the requested start date, as Red Sky has no control over the processing times of the airport’s ID Centre (IDC). The IDC reserves the right to delay or refuse the issuance of a pass at its discretion.

Please note: IDC costs vary between UK airports. You must confirm the exact fees directly with the relevant ID Centre.


“Two working days” refers to the period before the operative’s first day of airside access. This 48-hour window excludes weekends and recognised UK bank holidays.

How many days do you require the Visitor Pass for?

⚠️ Note: If additional access is required after the initial 7 days, a 3-day gap is mandatory between passes. Visitor passes are limited to 14 days total in a 12-month period.

Company Information:


This section is to be completed by the person requesting the airside pass on behalf of the company. Operative details will be collected in the next step.

Personnel Information – Operative Requiring Airside Access:


This section must be completed with the details of the individual who will require the temporary airside pass.

Gender

Exactly as it appears on their Identity Document

Country of Birth
Multi-line address

Confirmation

Airport Information


Please provide details about the airport where the operative requires access.

Which Airport do you require a pass for
Access reason

Select the most appropriate reason for requesting this pass or "Other" to enter your own reason

Will you be working for a sub-contractor (construction)?
Yes
No
Is a Tools of the Trade pass required?

"Tools of the trade" are instruments, equipment, or apparatus necessary for the exercise of a trade or profession within the airport environment. This can include tools, liquids etc

Passport Upload Requirements


The airport uses automated systems to validate identity documents. To avoid delays or rejections, please ensure your passport upload meets the following standards:


📌 ID Requirements by Nationality

  • UK-born citizens may use a Driving Licence as proof of identity.

  • All other nationalities must provide a valid Passport or relevant Immigration Document.

⚠️ Important Passport Notices

  • All personnel must carry a physical copy of their valid passport at all times while working airside.Failure to do so will result in denial of access through airport security.

  • The uploaded passport copy must exactly match the physical passport presented. Do not upload expired or previous versions — the document must be current and valid.

📸 Recent Photo (Headshot / Selfie) Requirements

A Temporary ID requires a recent photograph of the applicant to be displayed on the pass.


⚠️ Important: Do not upload a passport photo page or a scan of your passport.


The ID Centre (IDC) requires a live-style headshot. If you upload an incorrect image (e.g., a passport scan), your application will be rejected by the IDC, causing delays in issuing your pass.

Will the operative require a Red Sky escort while on a temporary or visitor pass?
Yes
No - An escort has been arranged

Note: At airports, temporary and visitor pass holders are not permitted to move airside unaccompanied.


We may be able to provide an escort service for these operatives via our sister company, Red Sky Personnel. This service is subject to availability, and charges will apply if the escort is required.

✅ Acknowledgement & Disclaimer


By ticking this box, you confirm that:


  • Your request will be processed immediately upon submission.

  • No refunds will be provided under any circumstances, including if the pass is no longer required, incorrect details were submitted, or if the request is withdrawn.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure all information submitted is accurate and complete.

  • You should contact temppass@redskyreferencing.co.uk before submitting if you have any doubts, questions, or require clarification.


Full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.

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