Embassy & Diplomatic Mission Security in the UK — A Practical Brief
The short version: Embassy & Diplomatic Mission Security in the UK — A Practical Brief — 2026-rated SIA cover, insured. short-notice cover, subject to availability in London, nationwide by arrangement.
Embassies are protected externally by the Met Police DPG — but everything inside the gate, every ambassador movement off-site and every diplomatic event needs vetted private SIA cover that liaises cleanly with the police.
Static Embassy Cover
BS 7858 vetted static officers for chancery and residence. Visitor screening, mail handling, CCTV monitoring, log keeping to embassy SOP. Female officers available for residences with diplomatic families.
Ambassador Movements
Discreet CPO cover for ambassador's movements off-site — Whitehall meetings, diplomatic dinners, state events. Liaison with Met DPG where Royalty & Specialist Protection are involved.
Diplomatic Event Cover
National day receptions, trade missions, cultural events. Door + guest list + table cover, with diplomatic protocol awareness on every officer briefed in.
Mail, Visitor & Vehicle Screening
Where chanceries require enhanced screening, we provide trained officers with hand-held detection and visitor management protocols aligned with embassy security policy.
Pricing — Embassy Programme
24/7 static cover (3 officers rotational): from a bespoke monthly retainer. Ambassador CPO cover (per day): priced per assignment. Event cover priced per assignment/event.
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Confidential conversation, 24/7 advisors. Fixed written quote subject to location, requirements and officer availability.
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About the Author
Roy
Director, VIP Protection Services
Roy is a Director of VIP Protection Services, overseeing SIA-licensed close protection, executive protection, corporate security and residential security across the UK. He personally writes and reviews every guide, checking each against current SIA licensing rules and BS 7858:2019 screening standards before publication.
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