Licence for a Private Security Services Office
Summary
This online service allows companies to apply for approval or renewal of the operation of a private security services office under the legislation on private security services. Applicants need a copy of the company registration and a declaration of no financial interest. They must also designate the persons associated with the office; this process may take some time.
For each such person, the following must be ready before starting the application: a copy of an identity card or passport, a certificate of clean criminal record, a military discharge certificate for male persons, a residence permit in the Republic of Cyprus for foreign nationals, and any other document required by law. On renewal, supporting documents are not required for persons who have already been designated. The application is submitted online, and all documents must be valid.
A verified CY Login account (formerly Ariadni) is required. Applicants can track the request through the DIGIPOL portal. For DIGIPOL matters: [email protected]; for CY Login matters: [email protected]. The source also provides [email protected] for contact.
How to apply
This service is for companies applying for approval or renewal of the operation of a private security services office under the legislation on private security services. The process is intended to ensure that the office and related persons meet the legal operating criteria and the security and professional suitability requirements.
- Create a CY Login account (formerly Ariadni) and make sure it is verified.
- Designate the persons associated with the office; this process may take some time. Before starting the application, prepare the required certificates for each person. For a renewal, the attached documents are not required for persons who have already been designated.
- Prepare a copy of the company registration and a declaration concerning the absence of economic interest. Make sure that all documents are valid.
- Submit the application online.
- Track the progress of the request through the DIGIPOL portal. For DIGIPOL matters, contact [email protected]; for CY Login matters, contact [email protected].
- Copy of the company registration.
- Declaration concerning the absence of economic interest.
- For each person associated with the office: a copy of an identity card or passport. For a renewal, this is not required for a person who has already been designated.
- For each person associated with the office: a Certificate of Clear Criminal Record. For a renewal, this is not required for a person who has already been designated.
- For each male person associated with the office: military discharge certificate. For a renewal, this is not required for a person who has already been designated.
- For each foreign national associated with the office: a residence permit in the Republic of Cyprus. For a renewal, this is not required for a person who has already been designated.
- For each person associated with the office: any other document required under the legislation. For a renewal, this is not required for a person who has already been designated.
- How to apply
- Online