Application Assistance
We want your application to go as smoothly as possible. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us:

E-mail adm@arccorp.com
Phone +1 703.816.8085
Phone +1 703.816.8086

Verified Travel Consultant (VTC) Application

The VTC program is designed for travel agencies that want to enjoy the benefits of ARC participation but do not issue tickets for airline, rail, or bus carriers.

As a new participant, you will need to download and complete a VTC application and review the VTC Handbook. To ensure a quick and speedy response, we recommend completing the entire application kit before submitting it. If you are currently an ARC Agent who seeks to re-classify as a VTC, read the FAQs on reclassification below.

Don't miss out on these big savings! Prospective VTCs will need to download and complete a VTC Application. To ensure a quick and speedy response, please complete the entire application kit prior to submitting.

2012 New VTC Fees

Application Fee $1051
VTC Participation Annual Fee $1952

Don't miss out on these big savings! Download and complete a VTC reclassification request application. Complete the entire application kit to ensure a quick response.

2012 Reclassification from ARC-Accredited Travel Agency to a VTC

Application Fee $541
VTC Participation Annual Fee $1952

What to expect after applying

  1. Once the application is received, it is reviewed for completeness and compliance with the VTC requirements. The initial review process typically occurs within ten days of ARC receiving the application.
  2. After the initial review, an ARC representative may call you to discuss your application.
  3. ARC will also send a follow-up letter confirming the status of your application and advising you of any needed additional information.

Application FAQs

VTC applications

VTCs have access to the Travel Agent Service Fee (TASF) program through Agent's Choice. VTCs have access to most of the offerings on ARC MarketPlace. VTCs have a maximum transaction limit of $2,500 of TASF transactions per week and $250 per transaction.
Participation in the VTC Program provides VTCs with access to commissionable products and services such as ARC MarketPlace, which includes Passport and Visa Expediting services. Additionally, VTCs have access to ARC's Travel Agent Service Fee program (TASF), which allows VTCs to collect revenues from service fees, VTCs are also included on the ARC Agency List which is recognized by industry suppliers. And the VTC does not require any minimum sales volume or investment.
You would need to complete and submit the New Agent Application and meet certain personnel standards (to include an ARC Specialist), provide a bond, letter of credit or cash deposit in the minimum amount of $20,000. For more, contact us at adm@arccorp.com or review the new agent requirements at the travel agency accreditation page.
You should submit a new VTC application. The reclassification form only applies to ARC-Accredited Travel Agencies who seek to reclassify as VTCs.

Reclassification of an Agency as a VTC

You must complete the VTC reclassification application and submit it to ARC along with the application fee. The statement of ownership form must match ARC's current records for your agency. You must also complete the Affidavit for Accountable Traffic Document Destruction/Return Form.
You should submit a new VTC application. The reclassification form only applies to ARC-Accredited Travel Agencies who seek to reclassify as VTCs.
Yes.
Only if you issued ARC Service Fee transactions through Agent's Choice or received payment for ARC MarketPlace transactions.
No. Because you will be approved as a new VTC participant, you will be assigned a new ARC number for the VTC location.
No. The VTC reclassification program is only available to independent travel agencies.