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ID Centre

We're here to help you and your company through the process of getting an ID pass

Welcome to London Gatwick ID Centre

We're here to help you and your company through the process of getting an ID pass if you work at the airport.

a photo of a woman checking someone's ID card, with the London Gatwick logo on the wall behind her
UK HMRC statements can now be used for referencing

We can now accept a five-year UK HMRC statement to cover employment referencing for full pass applications. Any gaps in employment of over 28 days will still require referencing. 

HMRC app guidance for employment history 

Please ensure you follow the guidance notes in the ‘Security interview HMRC verification template’. Additionally, the standard London Gatwick security interview should be included with each application.

Security interview HMRC verification template
Join the ID scheme

You’ll need to apply for ID passes so you and your company can work at Gatwick. If your company isn't yet a member of the London Gatwick ID scheme, you’ll need to register to join. 

You’ll need to apply for ID passes so you and your company can work at Gatwick. If your company isn't yet a member of the London Gatwick ID scheme, you’ll need to register to join.

To join the ID scheme please send an email to idcentre@gatwickairport.com including contractual evidence you have with Gatwick airport. Once reviewed by the ID centre they will send you a link to start your application.

The individual who completes this application will be the 1st authorised signatory for the company and will need to provide:  

  1. Satisfactory references covering the last five years 
  2. No gaps of over 28 days unaccounted for 
  3. A valid and current Criminal Record Check (CRC). Valid means it was submitted within 10 weeks of the issue date 
  4. If the person was overseas, a CRC will be required from all countries where the applicant has resided for over six months within the last five years. If this is the most recent CRC, this will need to be submitted within the 10-week validity period 

When the security vetting has been completed for your nominated signatory, they will be invited to attend signatory training. Once training has been completed your company will be an active member of the ID scheme and can apply for passes. 

Contact us

We are located close to the South Terminal at London Gatwick Airport. You can find us at: 

Ashdown House, Ground Floor East Perimeter Road, Gatwick Airport, RH6 0JH 

Tel: 01293 503636 

Email: idcentre@gatwickairport.com 

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 16:30 

If you need a temporary pass while we’re closed, please visit our out-of-hours office located at the staff entrance in South Terminal. 

Out of hours urgent calls 07795 318865