Access
Identification Cards
In order to work in secure areas of the airport, you are required to obtain and correctly display a valid Identification Card. Access to secure areas of Darwin International Airport (DIA) is controlled via locked doors with electronic access control or electronic locks/padlocks.
NEW COMPANIES
If you are a new company operating at DIA, you will be required to register with the DIA Security Department before you are able to obtain Identification Cards, Access Control permissions or Electronic Keys. To register, please complete the following form and return it to our office (Terminal Control Centre, Gate A) in person or via post. We require the original copy with original signatures.
DIA Business Registration - Form-S001
Aviation Security Identification Cards (ASICs)
- What is an ASIC?
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An ASIC is a nationally consistent Identification Card which is used to identify a person who has been the subject of a background check. All persons at the airport requiring unescorted or frequent access to secure areas are required, under government regulations, to have an ASIC. The ASIC scheme is a layer of security that ensures only people who have been background checked to a certain level are permitted to be in the secure areas of airports without supervision.
- How long will the background check take?
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If you require unescorted or frequent access to secure areas of DIA for the operation of an aircraft or the airport then you can apply to DIA for an ASIC. All ASIC applicants will undergo a series of background checks via AusCheck. This process can take up to 10 weeks. If there are any specific security queries or concerns regarding your application then AusCheck will contact you directly.
- Preparing for the DIA Online Security Induction
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We will contact you once a decision has been made regarding your ASIC application. If it has been approved then you will be required to sit the DIA Online Security Induction prior to the collection of your ASIC. We will forward details of how to access the Induction once your ASIC has been approved. To prepare for the Induction you are required to read the DIA Security and Safety Awareness Guide.
The renewal process for an ASIC is the same as for an initial application; please utilise the same form and include copies of ID and all relevant attachments.
- Original identification documents required to collect your ASIC
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When collecting your ASIC you will be required to bring with you your original identification documents and your signed Training Record that will be sent to you following successful completion of the DIA Online Security Induction.
- Return your ASIC once expired, cancelled or no longer valid
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ASICs must be returned to DIA on expiry, cancellation or if you no longer have a valid operational requirement to hold one. Penalties apply for non-return.
- How to apply for an ASIC
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To apply for an ASIC, please complete the following form and return it to our office (Terminal Control Centre, Gate A) in person or via post. We require the original copy with original signatures.
DIA ASIC Application – Form-S002
DIA Security and Safety Awareness Guide
Visitor Identification Cards (VICs)
All visitors without an ASIC who require access to secure areas of the airport for work related purposes must obtain a Visitor Identification Card (VIC) and be supervised by a valid ASIC holder at all times.
- How many VICs can I be issued in 12 months?
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A visitor may only be issued up to a total of 28 days worth of VICs within a 12 month period. If a person requires access beyond 28 days in 12 months, they must apply for an ASIC. Once a person has submitted their ASIC application, and their application has been accepted by DIA, they can then be issued with multi day VICs every 28 days until their ASIC is issued. If the applicant has applied for their ASIC through an Issuing Body other than DIA (e.g. through Qantas, CASA, Jetstar etc) they must provide proof of their application to DIA before additional VICs will be issued.
- What do I need to obtain a VIC?
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To obtain a VIC, the applicant must be accompanied by a valid ASIC holder at the time of issue and the applicant must present valid identification. A VIC that is issued for longer than a 24 hour period is required to contain a photograph of the applicant.
- How long does it take to process a VIC?
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VIC issue takes approximately 15 minutes. If you are visiting the airport as part of a group who will all require VICs, it is recommend that you pre-register in order to speed up the process. To pre-register, please complete the below form and return it to asicdrw@ntairports.com.au.
- Returning your VIC
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VICs must be returned to DIA on expiry, cancellation or if you no longer have a valid operational requirement to hold one. Penalties apply for non-return.
- How do I obtain a VIC?
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VICs can be obtained from:
Terminal Control Centre (TCC)
Gate A, Ground Floor
DIA Terminal Building
T: (08) 8920 1805Airport Management Centre (AMC)
1 Fenton Court
Eaton NT 0820
T: (08) 8920 1811We also have a number of Airport Operators who issue 24 hour VICs on our behalf. If you are visiting one of these companies, you will be able to obtain a VIC from them rather than through DIA.
Access Control
If you hold an ASIC that is issued by an Issuing Body other than DIA, and you require Access Control privileges to gain access through secure areas of the airport, you will need to apply to DIA for Access Control permissions.
The form you complete will be dependent on the type of ASIC you hold. Please see the below sections for further information.
Before Access Control permissions can be granted, you are required to sit the DIA Online Security Induction. For more information please refer to the DIA Online Security Induction section.
- Access Control on ASIC
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If you have an ASIC issued by an Issuing Body other than DIA that is able to be coded with Access Control permissions, then you need to complete the following form and return it to our office (Terminal Control Centre, Gate A) in person. We require the original copy with original signatures.
If you are not sure if your ASIC is able to be coded, then you can test it by badging it on one of the readers at DIA. If the reader beeps and goes red, then your ASIC is able to be coded. If the reader does nothing, then it is not able to be coded and you will need to apply for a separate Access Card instead (see the Access Control on separate Access Card section).
DIA Access Control Application – Form-S007
The Access Control permissions on your ASIC will expire on the same date that your ASIC expires. You will need to complete and submit the above form each time you are issued with a new ASIC in order to obtain new Access Control permissions.
- Access Control on Separate Access Card
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If you have an ASIC issued by an Issuing Body other than DIA that is not able to be coded with Access Control permissions, then you need to complete the following form and return it to our office (Terminal Control Centre, Gate A) in person or via post. We require the original copy with original signatures.
If you are not sure if your ASIC is able to be coded, then you can test it by badging it on one of the readers at DIA. If the reader beeps and goes red, then your ASIC is able to be coded (see the Access Control on ASIC section). If the reader does nothing, then it is not able to be coded and you will need to apply for an Access Card using the form below.
DIA Access Card Application – Form-S005
The Access Control permissions on your Access Card will expire on the same date that your ASIC expires. See the Access Card Update section for how to update your Access Card permissions.
- Access Card Update
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If you hold a separate DIA Access Card with Access Control permissions, then these permissions will expire on the same date that your ASIC expires.
When you receive a new ASIC, you will need to complete the below form in order to update your Access Card with new Access Control permissions. Please return completed forms to our office (Terminal Control Centre, Gate A) in person or via post. We require the original copy with original signatures.
Electronic Keys (EKA)
DIA gates and doors that are not fitted with access control readers are controlled via electronic locks and padlocks with access obtained via Electronic Keys.
Electronic Keys are issued to companies that have a valid operational requirement to access certain areas of the airport.
It is the company’s responsibility to ensure that keys are kept under constant control and are only utilised by staff that have a lawful purpose to use them at that time.
- How to apply for an Electronic Key
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To apply for an Electronic Key, a company must be registered with the DIA Security Department and an authorised signatory must complete the following form and return it to our office (Terminal Control Centre, Gate A) in person or via post. We require the original copy with original signatures.
DIA Key Application – Form-S008
Download this guidebook for information about the system
Other Application Forms
There are a number of other application forms that you may need to use dependent on your circumstances. We will advise you if you are required to complete and submit any of the below forms:
DIA Replacement ASIC Application – Form-S003
DIA ASIC Transfer Application – Form-S004
DIA Reissue of Cancelled ASIC Application – Form-S009
DIA Reissue of ASIC Application Visa Renewal – Form-S010
DIA Temporary ASIC Application – Form-S013
DIA Online Security Induction
All persons obtaining a DIA ASIC, Access Card or Access Control Permissions are required to sit the DIA Online Security Induction.
The induction is a mandatory requirement with the objective of keeping DIA safe and secure for all passengers and staff.
To prepare for your induction, you will need to download and read the guidebook:
DIA Security and Safety Awareness Guide
- If you have applied for a DIA ASIC:
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Once your application has been approved, we will send you an email with your username and password and a link to the induction.
On successful completion of the induction, you will receive an email with an attached Training Record; you are required to print and sign the Training Record and bring it with you to the Terminal Control Centre (Gate A) when collecting your ASIC.
Remember – you also need to bring your original identification documents with you when collecting your ASIC.
- If you are applying for Access Control Permissions, an Access Card or an update to your Access Card:
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You will be required to register to sit the DIA Online Security Induction using the link below. We will send you an email with your username and password and a link to the induction within 72 hours.
On successful completion of the induction, you will receive an email with an attached Training Record; you are required to print and sign the Training Record and bring it with you to the Terminal Control Centre (Gate A) along with your application form.
To register for this induction please email DIATraining@ntairports.com.au and include the following details;
- Applicant full name
- Organisation name
- The name of the induction you wish to register for (DIA Online Security Induction)
Fees and Payment Options
All application fees are payable at the time of submission. No applications will be accepted without payment. All application fees are non-refundable, even if an application is unsuccessful or cancelled.
DIA accepts the following methods of payment:
- Cash
- EFTPOS
- Credit
- Cheque made payable to Darwin International Airport
- Checking payment arrangments
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Please check with your employer regarding any payment arrangements they have set up with us. Your company has the option of providing DIA with an Ongoing Credit Card Authority Form that will be securely retained by us and used for payment each time the company submits an application.
Alternatively, you can attach a Single Payment Credit Card Authority Form that we will use for one off payment.
DIA Ongoing Credit Card Authority Form
DIA Single Payment Credit Card Authority Form
Please see below for current charges and application forms:
| Form | Type | Application Form | Fee (GST incl) |
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| S001 | Business Registration | DIA Business Registration | No Fee |
| S002 | ASIC Application | DIA ASIC Application | $220 |
| S002 | ASIC Application (Under 18) | DIA ASIC Application | $110 |
| S003 | Replacement ASIC | DIA Replacement ASIC Application | $80 |
| S004 | ASIC Company Transfer | DIA ASIC Transfer Application | $80 |
| S005 | Access Card | DIA Access Card Application | $20 |
| S006 | Access Card Update | DIA Access Card Update Application | No Fee |
| S007 | Access Control | DIA Access Control Application | No Fee |
| S008 | Electronic Key | DIA Key Application | $100 (Deposit) |
| S009 | Reissue of Cancelled ASIC | DIA Reissue of Cancelled ASIC Application | $110 |
| S010 | Reissue of ASIC Due to Visa Renewal | DIA Reissue of ASIC Application Visa Renewal | $110 |
| S013 | Temporary ASIC (Less Than 24 Hours) | DIA Temporary ASIC Application | No Fee |
| S013 | Temporary ASIC (Over 24 Hours) | DIA Temporary ASIC Application | $80 |
| S014 | Visitor Identification Card | DIA VIC Pre-Registration | No Fee |
| S015 | Electronic Key | Waste Transfer Facility Key Application | $100 (Deposit) |
Contacts
Identification Cards and Access Control
For enquiries regarding Identification Cards and Access Control, contact us at:
| Office Location | Postal Address | Phone & Email |
| Terminal Control Centre (TCC) Gate A, Ground Floor DIA Terminal Building |
Darwin International Airport PO Box 40996 Casuarina NT 0811 |
T: (08) 8920 1822 E: asicdrw@ntairports.com.au E: security.drw@ntairports.com.au |
Terminal Control Centre (TCC)
For Terminal Control Centre (TCC) opening hours and enquiries, please refer to the details below:
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 0800 – 1400
Closed on public holidays and weekends
Urgent Enquiries
If you have an urgent enquiry outside of these hours, please contact the DIA Airport Duty Manager (ADM) on:
T: 0401 005 977
E: diaadms@ntairports.com.au