Apply for Security Personnel Permit in Hong Kong
- In order to apply for the Security Personnel Permit, you must submit applications with Security Personnel Permit Department. Security Personnel Permit Department.
- The application form is included under the “Documents to Use’ section which is available to download the form. The forms can be obtained at the office.
- The completed forms can be completed by mail or in person.
- Check that each of the documents supporting your claim is in order.
Required Documents For Security Personnel Permit
- The application form must be filled out and filled out and signed.
- Photostat copies of an applicant’s Hong Kong identity card.
- A recent photo of your naked face with no head hat that is not less than 50mm by 40mm, that must be attached to the Part F of your Application Form. It must also be endorsed by a corporate chop in the event that you are a potential or existing employer.
- For Category A or B work security, in the event that the person applying is aged 65 or over, then please include the original of a Medical Certificate that was issued by a registered medical professional. A Medical Certificate is required to be submitted every two years thereafter. A Standard Certificate Form for Medical Certificate form is accessible from the Licensing Office
- For security work of Category C applicants must provide the photostat of a valid licence to carry for the firearms employed on duty, granted by the commissioner of Police.
- For security work in Category D the candidate must have completed the appropriate training or be able to prove their competence and capability in the technical skills and techniques required for doing his or her task. (The applicant should submit documents proving the validity of the certificate of technical training or records of employment that show their previous work experience in this particular category in security jobs.)
- A check for the payment of fees for application ($50) and for the issuance of the Permit for Security Personnel Permit ($110) amounting to $160. The cheque must be be made out in favour of “The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region”.
- A photostat duplicate of both sides of the applicant’s current/expired Security Person Permit.
- Documents supporting Amendment Applications on Category of Security Work.
- A photostat replica of the applicant’s home address, if the applicant wants the right to mail send mail to their home address. e.g. bills from utilities companies , or bank letters.
Office Locations and Contacts
Security Permits for Personnel
12/F, Arsenal House, Police Headquarters,
1. Arsenal Street, Wan Chai,
Hong Kong
(MTR Admiralty Station Exit D/ Wan Chai Station Exit C)
Tel. No. :
New Application 2860 6543
Renewal: 2860 6546
Faxline: 2200 4324
Email: security-personnel-permit@police.gov.hk
What are all the Eligibility
Someone who performs “Security Work on behalf of another for compensation is required to obtain the permit.
Security work refers to one of these:
- (a) security of any property
- (b) security of any person or location in the interest of preventing or detecting the commission of any offense;
- (c) installation, fixing or maintaining an alarm device;
- (d) creating for a specific location or location where a system is integrated with the security device.
Fees
Application fee and permit fee: 160
Payments can be made with cash, crossed cheques Octopus, EPS or cash. If you arrive after 4:45 p.m. The office will accept only payments through cheques, EPS, or Octopus. Customers are required to show up the next day to pay cash.
Validity
Permits are usually valid for five years or for such shorter time frame that the Commissioner can decide to specify.
Documents to Utilize
Request for Security Personnel Permit (New Application) (Pol. 966):
Processing Time
In general applications are processed within the period of 6 working days.
Instructions
Requests of Security Personnel Permit must be addressed in writing to the commissioner of Police (hereafter called “the Commissioner”). The Commissioner will decide if applicants are qualified and appropriate person to perform certain types of security task.
The document is needed
Section 10: Restrictions to performing security work
Nobody shall perform or agree to, nor set himself out being able to perform security work for any other person, unless he does this:
- (a) within and pursuant to an authorization; or
- (b) in lieu of reward.
In accordance with Section 31(2) anyone who violates section 10 commits an offense and is subject to a fine of up to $10,000 and a jail sentence of three months.
Information that can be useful
SMS Reminder Service
- The Police Licensing Office offers a free SMS Reminder Service for applicants or owners of Security Personnel Permit (SPP). Text messages are sent out to remind you of the dates for taking SPP (for new applicants) and renewing the SPP (within between 3 and 6 months prior to the expiry) and also submitting a medical certificate (for holders who are over 65 and thereafter every biennially after that).
- To join the service, you must fill out the appropriate form (Pol. 966). Holders can subscribe to or cancel the service by completing an application document “Replacement in Security Permits or Personal Details” (Pol. 1100).