How many days after receiving CHRC and STA clearances does an applicant have to obtain their Airport ID Badge?

• A. Thirty (30) business days
• B. Fifteen days
• C. Sixty days
• D. Ninety days

Answer: (A)

Thirty business days after CHRC and STA clearances is the required window to obtain the Airport ID Badge. This timeframe ensures the credentialing process progresses promptly once background checks are clear, allowing time for the badge office to finalize issuance, schedule any required photographs, and complete any remaining administrative steps. Counting only business days (excluding weekends and holidays) makes the schedule realistic for processing. Shorter windows, like fifteen days, wouldn’t reliably cover the necessary steps, while longer windows such as sixty or ninety days would unnecessarily delay access and could impact security and operations.