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HOW TO APPLY FOR AN SIA LICENCE WITH NIGERIAN PASSPORT
Are you a Nigerian Passport holder seeking employment in the UK's security industry? This page helps you navigate the SIA Licence application process and opens the door to various security roles in the UK.
How to apply for your licence
Follow these steps to get your SIA licence and start your security career
Book and pass your SIA training courses
Enroll in an SIA-approved course, which typically takes around 6 days to complete.
The course includes exams and practical assessments. Once you pass, you’ll
receive a certificate required for your licence application.
Complete licence application on the SIA website
With your training certificate, complete the online licence application on the official
SIA website. The application fee is £184.
Complete identity checks
You will need to verify your identity to satisfy parts of your SIA application, namely
your photo ID. The easiest way to do this is at your local Post Office.
Await application processing
After submitting your application and completing identity verification, the SIA will
process your application. This includes background checks and can take up to
4-6 weeks.
Receive your 3 year licence in the post
Once approved, your licence will be mailed to you and will be valid for 3 years.
*Result times may vary depending on the course plan you purchase.
what country are you from?
Find all the information you need to navigate the application process, document
requirements, and other essentials, specifically tailored for your nationality
Compare SIA Licence
The training and licence you need depends on the career path you want to go on.
Select a job role to view the right licence View full
SIA training courses in Birmingham
- Door Supervisor
- Patrol Officer
- Security Officer
- CCTV Operator
- Retail Security
- Nightclub/Doorman
- Revenue Protection
- Static Security Guard
- Control Room Officer
- Security Concierge
- Bodyguard
- VIP Security
Earning Potential
up to £23 per hour
up to £48k per annum
Earning Potential
up to £18 per hour
up to £37k per annum
Earning Potential
up to £20 per hour
up to £42k per annum
Earning Potential
up to £100 per hour
up to £60k per annum
Where can you work?
Retail, Events, Offices, Licensed premises, Static guarding, Manned guarding - covers all Security Guarding roles
Where can you work?
Static guarding, Manned guarding, Key-holding, Retail
Where can you work?
CCTV operator, Control room, Public space surveillance
Where can you work?
Bodyguard, VIP security, Maritime, Asset protection, International assignments
The length of the course
Course Length
6 days
Course Length
4 days
Course Length
3 days
Course Length
14 days
Cost of the training and exam
(*Prices inclusive of VAT)
Training from
from £239.99
(*Prices inclusive of VAT)Training from
from £189.99
(*Prices inclusive of VAT)Training from
from £219.99
(*Prices inclusive of VAT)Training from
from £1,999
(*Prices inclusive of VAT)Cost of the SIA application
SIA Application cost
£184
SIA Application cost
£184
SIA Application cost
£184
SIA Application cost
£184
How long you have to work
before you recover the costs
Time to recover costs
6 days
Time to recover costs
5 days
Time to recover costs
5 days
Time to recover costs
4 days
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SIA licence?
Start your new career by enrolling on your SIA training
course. Find your nearest course today.
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STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Yes, a current and valid Nigerian Passport can serve as your primary identity document during the SIA application process.
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