Driving licenses and vehicle access
To drive on the airport grounds, you need an airport driving licence and/or an access permit. Here you can find out how to apply, renew or reactivate one.
Driving licenses
Conditions & preparation
- Category A Driver’s Licence: Follow the e-learning course from Aviato Academy. It will prepare you thoroughly for the official Brussels Airport exam. Learn more >
- Has an employee been absent for a long period? Make sure they watch the safety videos again before using their airport driving licence. Watch the videos >
- Fill in the form on: Driver's Licence Request Form
- Our Apron Licence Coordinator will verify your request
- Include all required documents
- Please submit your request at least 24 hours before your scheduled exam appointment to ensure processing in time.
Important: For external companies, only an Authorized Vehicle Requester (AVR) can submit a request for a driving licence.
- The link to request a driver’s licence is available to AVRs via: Driver's Licence Request Form
- If your organization wishes to designate AVRs, the form to request AVR creation has been sent to all authorized requestors of your company.
- If you need the link or have questions about AVR designation, please contact: driverslicence@brusselsairport.be
Once your request is submitted by an AVR:
- Our Apron Licence Coordinator will verify the request.
- Include all required documents.
- Please submit the request at least 24 hours before the scheduled exam appointment to ensure timely processing.
Vehicle access premits
To access airside areas with a vehicle, an official vehicle access pass (vignette) is required.
Each authorized vehicle must display the vignette in a clearly visible position. Different types of vignettes exist depending on the area and purpose of access (e.g., airside, curb arrivals, temporary works).
Read our Safety and air traffic rules: Here >
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance during working days using the official form. The request must be signed by a company representative and include required documents (vehicle registration, insurance, picture.).
Apply for a Vehicle Access Pass
For questions, contact the Driving Licence Service
Practical info
Airport Security Service
Departure Hall, 4th floor
Brussels Airport
1930 Zaventem
Contact
Email: driverslicence@brusselsairport.be
Phone: +32 2 753 68 55
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.