{"id":44849,"date":"2026-03-11T10:37:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T10:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/?p=44849"},"modified":"2026-03-11T10:37:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T10:37:45","slug":"sia-licence-fee-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/sia-licence-fee-update\/","title":{"rendered":"The SIA Licence Fee is Going Up in April 2026 \u2014 Here\u2019s How to Save \u00a320"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve been thinking about getting your SIA licence or renewing an existing one, now is the time to act. The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has announced that the temporary \u00a320 rebate on licence applications is ending. From 1 April 2026, the cost of an SIA licence application will go up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t a drill; it\u2019s a hard deadline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what\u2019s changing, why is it happening, and what do you need to do to save yourself \u00a320? Let\u2019s break it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-actually-changing-with-the-sia-licence-fee\">What\u2019s Actually Changing with the SIA Licence Fee?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let\u2019s be clear: the official SIA licence fee isn\u2019t actually increasing. It\u2019s been \u00a3204 since April 2023. What\u2019s changing is that the \u00a320 rebate that has been automatically applied to all applications since 2020 is now being removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before 1 April 2026: You pay <strong>\u00a3184<\/strong> for a licence application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On or after 1 April 2026: You pay <strong>\u00a3204<\/strong> for a licence application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This change affects all SIA licence applications, whether it\u2019s your first time applying or you\u2019re renewing an existing licence. It also applies to all sectors, including Door Supervisor, Security Guard, and CCTV Operator licences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Recommended Reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/door-supervisor-licence-cost-in-2026\/\">Door Supervisor Licence Cost in 2026: What You\u2019ll Really Pay<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-the-rebate-ending\">Why Is the Rebate Ending?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/sia-licence-fee-rebate-ends-in-april-2026\">official announcement from the SIA<\/a>, the rebate was funded by historical financial reserves that the SIA had built up before April 2020. Those reserves have now been fully used up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As SIA Chief Executive Michelle Russell explained, the regulator has a responsibility to cover the full cost of its services. She also pointed out that even at \u00a3204, the licence fee is still significantly cheaper in real terms than it was when licensing began in 2004. Back then, a licence cost \u00a3190, which would be \u00a3347 today if adjusted for inflation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, while it feels like a price hike, the SIA has actually been subsidising the cost for the last six years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-this-means-for-you-the-clock-is-ticking\">What This Means for You: The Clock Is Ticking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a simple matter of timing. If you want to save \u00a320 on your SIA licence application, you need to get your application submitted and paid for before the 1 April 2026 deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, getting your licence isn\u2019t just about filling out a form. You need to complete your training first. A typical SIA training course takes a few days to a week to complete, and then you need to factor in time for your certificate to be issued before you can even start your licence application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t wait until the last week of March to book your course. Training centres will be fully booked as people rush to beat the deadline. If you want to guarantee you get trained, certified, and have your application submitted in time, you need to act now. Check out this comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/sia-licence-guide\/\">SIA licence guide<\/a> to get up to speed about the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Recommended Reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-an-sia-licence\/\">How Long Does It Take to Get an SIA Licence?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/licence\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1510\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Frame-2.png\" alt=\"Explore SIA licences and choose the right security career\" class=\"wp-image-43914\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-secure-your-licence-secure-your-savings\">Secure Your Licence, Secure Your Savings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting your SIA licence is the most important first step in starting your security career. It\u2019s your passport to better pay, more job opportunities, and a professional future. With this fee change on the horizon, there has never been a more urgent time to get it done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking to become a licensed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/door-supervisor\">door supervisor<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/security-guard-training\">security guard<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/cctv\">CCTV operator<\/a>, you can book your course with us and get qualified with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/booking\/categories\">Find a course near you and book today<\/a> to lock in your training and get your licence application in before the price goes up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been thinking about getting your SIA licence or renewing an existing one, now is the time to act. The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has announced that the temporary \u00a320 rebate on licence applications is ending. From 1 April 2026, the cost of an SIA licence application will go up. This isn\u2019t a drill; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":162,"featured_media":44394,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4076],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-44849","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sia-licence"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.5 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Save \u00a320 Before the SIA Licence Fee Hike in April 2026<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Act now to save \u00a320 on your SIA licence fee before the rebate ends on 1 April 2026. 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