International Travel Security & Close Protection
Travel Security Services
Travel security from VIP Protection Services covers the planning, preparation and physical protection required to keep you safe during travel — particularly to high-risk or unfamiliar locations. We provide SIA-licensed close protection officers, pre-travel security briefings and in-country support for executives, UHNW individuals and families travelling internationally.
Every international assignment begins with a confidential threat and risk assessment specific to your destination, itinerary and personal circumstances. We advise honestly on the appropriate level of security — including whether a lower level of support might meet your needs.
Who uses travel security services?
Travel security is appropriate for anyone travelling to high-risk locations or requiring professional security support during international travel. We assess each requirement individually.
Executives travelling internationally
C-suite executives, board members and senior leaders travelling to high-risk locations or operating in sensitive international environments.
High-net-worth individuals
UHNW clients and private individuals requiring discreet close protection during international travel and extended stays abroad.
Individuals travelling to high-risk regions
Anyone travelling to countries or regions with elevated security risks — including conflict-adjacent areas, high-crime environments or politically unstable regions.
Families
Families requiring close protection and security support during international travel, holidays or extended stays abroad.
Corporate travel programmes
Organisations requiring security support for staff travelling to high-risk locations as part of a corporate travel security programme.
Journalists and media professionals
Journalists, documentary makers and media professionals operating in hostile or high-risk environments.
Travel security services we provide
Each assignment is assessed individually. We advise honestly on the level of security appropriate to your travel requirements and destination.
International close protection
SIA-licensed close protection officers accompanying the principal throughout international travel. Includes advance work, in-country liaison, route planning and 24-hour protective coverage.
Pre-travel security briefing
Comprehensive threat and risk assessment for the destination country or region. Covers security environment, local threat landscape, emergency procedures and practical security advice.
In-country security support
Security support and close protection in-country, including local liaison, secure transportation, venue assessment and emergency response planning.
Hostile environment support
Security support for travel to hostile or high-risk environments. Includes advance reconnaissance, emergency extraction planning and coordination with local security providers.
How our travel security service works
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Confidential enquiry
Contact us by phone, WhatsApp or the enquiry form. All initial discussions are confidential. We sign an NDA before any operational detail is exchanged.
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Destination and threat assessment
We conduct a threat and risk assessment specific to your destination, itinerary and personal circumstances. This covers the local security environment, specific threats and the appropriate level of protection.
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Written quotation
We provide an itemised written quotation. There is no obligation to proceed. Costs depend on the destination, duration, number of officers and in-country requirements.
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Advance work and in-country liaison
Officers conduct advance work at the destination — assessing accommodation, routes, venues and local security arrangements. In-country liaison is established with trusted local partners where required.
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Deployment and ongoing support
SIA-licensed close protection officers accompany the principal throughout the assignment. We maintain communication and provide emergency response capability throughout.
What affects the security requirement?
The appropriate level of travel security depends on your destination, profile and threat environment. Factors we consider include:
- Destination country and regional security environment
- Nature and credibility of any identified personal threat
- Public profile and media exposure of the principal
- Duration and frequency of travel
- Locations visited within the destination country
- Accommodation and transportation arrangements
- Local political and security situation
- Emergency response and extraction requirements
What affects cost?
We do not publish standard rates. Each assignment is assessed individually and we provide an itemised written quotation. Cost is influenced by:
- Number of close protection officers required
- Duration of the assignment and travel itinerary
- Destination country — risk level and in-country costs
- Advance work requirements — reconnaissance, liaison
- Secure transportation in-country
- Emergency response planning and extraction capability
- Integration with existing security arrangements
Standards and credentials
Every close protection officer we deploy on travel security assignments meets the following standards.
- All officers hold a valid SIA Close Protection licence
- BS 7858 pre-employment screening on every operative
- In-country liaison and advance team capability
- Public liability insurance up to £1,000,000
- Employers' liability insurance up to £10,000,000
- Non-Disclosure Agreement signed before any operational detail is exchanged
- Available 24/7 — urgent requirements reviewed promptly
Frequently asked questions
Speak to us in confidence
No obligation, no pressure. We will advise honestly on the appropriate level of security for your circumstances.
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Discuss your travel security requirement
All enquiries are treated confidentially. We will advise honestly on the level of security appropriate to your travel plans. There is no obligation to proceed after an initial discussion.
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