Frequently Asked Questions

The SIA will check you address history for the time that you have lived in the UK but you must supply a police check form the country that you lived in previously to make up the full 5 years.

No. The cost of an SIA licence is currently £245 per licence. Discounts do apply for additional sector licences.

The SIA will check your criminal record history for the last 5 years. If you have any convictions they will ask you to explain the circumstances and the SIA will decide whether to grant you a licence. Convictions within the last 12 months relating to violence, deception or theft are not usually considered acceptable.

Yes, you can take the course but you can not take the examinations or assessments.