In tourism the licence is only half the exposure. The other half is what your booking terms say when something goes wrong.
What this covers
- Travel agency and trekking agency licence applications
- Hotel, resort and homestay registration and grading
- Rafting and adventure activity operator permits
- The company and tax registrations that must be in place first
- Guide, porter and staff insurance compliance
- Booking terms, cancellation policy and liability waivers
- Agreements with international operators and booking platforms
- Licence renewal and periodic compliance
What you will need
- Certificate of incorporation and constitutional documents
- Permanent account number and tax registration
- Office premises documents and rent agreement
- Qualification and experience documents for the responsible person, where required
- Photographs of the office premises
- Identification documents of the shareholders and directors
What you receive
- Tourism sector licence in the name of the business
- Reviewed booking terms and liability documentation
- A renewal and compliance calendar
How it works online
- Talk to us. Describe the business and what you need by phone, WhatsApp, Viber or the enquiry form.
- Receive a written scope and quote. Professional fees are shown separately from government fees and third party costs.
- Send your documents. You get an exact list for your case, and scanned copies are enough for most steps.
- Get updates at every stage. Including the stages where a government office has not yet responded.
- Receive the outcome. Certificates and records are delivered digitally, with originals arranged where required.
Questions about travel and tourism licensing
Can I run trekking trips before the licence is issued?
Operating a licensed activity without the licence exposes the business and its directors. If you have bookings ahead of the licence date, tell us at the start and we will look at what is possible.
Does a travel agency licence cover trekking?
They are treated as different activities with different requirements. Operators offering both usually need both.
What insurance do I need for guides and porters?
Obligations attach to staff, and further cover is expected for clients in several activities. Requirements vary by activity and are revised periodically, so we confirm the current position for your specific operation.