Step by step plan airport badge with driving qualification
Beware of: only proceed to the next step after the current step has been completed
If you have any questions? Please proceed to the frequently asked questions at the bottom of the page.
Step 1. Application / registration company (employer)
Make sure your employer is already registered at Maastricht Aachen Airport. If not, ask your employer to complete the form Application Company. The completed form has to be signed and returned to the Badge Office via mail passenbureau@maa.nl
Only proceed to step 2. after the company registration has been approved by the Badge Office.
Is your employer already registered at Maastricht Aachen Airport? You can than proceed to step 2.
Step 2 Application of the declaration of no objection (VGB)
Apply for a declaration of no objection.
Beware of: both the employer and the employee need to complete a part of the request form for a declaration of no objection.
Click here for the employer part: https://english.aivd.nl/topics/security-screening/forms-security-screening
Click here for the employee part: https://english.aivd.nl/topics/security-screening/forms-security-screening
When both parts are completed digitally and signed they can be sent to the Badge Office by mail or post.
By post
Maastricht Aachen Airport
T.A.V. Badge Office
Vliegveldweg 90
6199 AD Maastricht
By mail
Passenbureau@maa.nl
You will receive your declaration of no objection after 6 to 8 weeks by post. Only proceed to step 3 after you receive your declaration of no objection.
Step 3. Request airport badge
Your employer has to complete the form Application Airport Badge digitally and sign the form. Please bring the completed and signed form with you to you appointment at the Badge Office.
Step 4. Make an appointment
Beware of: you make 2 appointments: one appointment with the Airport Operations department with regards to the practical part on how to drive on airside. And one appointment with the Badge Office for the theory exam for the driving qualification and the Safety and Security test.
To receive your airport badge and driving qualification you have to pass both above mentioned tests.
Beware of: please make sure your first appointment is with the Airport Operations department before you book your appointments with the Badge Office. If you also need access to the Landing Area because you work for LVNL of the Airport Operations department please contact the Badge Office by phone to make an appointment
043-3589837
Make an appointment Airport Operations using this link: Make appointment
Make an appointment with the Badge Office using this link: Make appointment
What to bring to your appointment
* Declaration of no objection (VGB)
* Form ‘’Application airport badge’’ (step 3)
* Valid passport of ID card
* Driving license
* Your old airport badge in case you need a renewal
* Valid Air Cargo Employee certificate for unescorted access to air cargo