Private Guard Licence
Summary
This online service is for applying for a new private guard licence or renewing one for work in private security services. The licence authorises professional duties as a private guard under Law 125(I)/2007.
An authenticated CY Login account (formerly Ariadni) is required. Applications are submitted online, and all documents must be certified and valid: a copy of an identity card or passport; a clean criminal record certificate; a mental-health medical certificate and a general-health medical certificate from a government doctor; a training certificate from an approved trainer; a valid First Aid certificate; a Type «Α» military-status certificate or Army Special Movement Order (only for Cypriots); a copy of a registration certificate for a foreign European citizen; and an applicant photograph. Applicants can track the request through the DIGIPOL portal.
For DIGIPOL matters: [email protected]. For CY Login matters: [email protected]. The source also lists [email protected].
How to apply
Through this service, you can apply for a new private guard licence or renew one for work in private security services. The licence grants the right to perform the professional duties of a private guard under the legislation on private security services (Ν. 125(I)/2007).
- Ensure that you have a verified CY Login account (formerly Ariadni).
- Submit an application online for a new licence or renewal and attach the required documents; all documents must be certified and valid.
- If you wish, monitor the progress of your request through the DIGIPOL portal.
- For help, contact [email protected] about DIGIPOL issues or [email protected] about CY Login issues.
- Copy of an identity card or passport.
- Certificate of Clear Criminal Record.
- Medical Certificate of Mental Health and Medical Certificate of General Health from a Government Doctor.
- Training Certificate from an approved trainer.
- Valid First Aid Certificate.
- Type «Α» Military Service Certificate or Special Army Movement Form (only for Cypriots).
- Copy of the Registration Certificate for a Foreign European Citizen.
- Applicant’s photograph.
- How to apply
- Online
This guide is compiled from public information and is unofficial. Check the official page for the current requirements.