General Information for
International Waiver Applicants

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Office of Airspace Security

International Waivers




Office Hours:

Monday through Friday

(Closed on US Federal Holidays)

7:00AM – 4:00PM Eastern Time.


Contact Information:

Juan Barnes (Int’l Lead) 571-227-2234

Linda Robey 571-227-2281

Bryant Hatcher 571-227-1656


The fax number used for submitting all International Waiver Applications and related correspondence is:
Primary: 571-227-1945 or Secondary: 571-227-2948.

Please do not send waiver request to any other fax number unless instructed to do so by this office. You may fax this office 24/7.

Only one approval letter will be faxed and only to the fax number listed on the waiver application.


General Information

  • Waiver Information and Request Forms (Courtesy of the NBAA)

  • Waiver applications must be submitted to this office 5 business days prior to the desired departure date to ensure adequate processing time.

  • All information requested on the waiver application must be provided. (Including 4-letter airport identifiers for itinerary)

  • Please indicate the a/c registry number on all applications and/or documents submitted.

  • Please contact your local Flight Services Station (FSS) if you have questions regarding the necessity of a waiver to complete your flight itinerary.

  • The information on the waiver application must be typed (preferred) or clearly printed. Illegible or indiscernible print may delay the processing of your application.

  • All requests for modification(s) to an existing or pending waiver must be submitted in writing.

    • List all desired modification(s) to the existing or pending waiver (i.e. route change, add pax, change flight date),

    • The aircraft registration number,

    • Your current approval code number (if you have received it).

(All items not listed for modification will be considered unchanged!)


  • If you have already submitted a waiver application DO NOT resubmit a new waiver application to make a change. Fax waiver modification request to: 571-227-1945 or 571-227-2948.