A Police Permit is mandatory for organising gatherings or meetings that aim to:
- Demonstrate support for or opposition to the views or actions of any person, group of persons, or any government;
- Publicise a cause or campaign; or
- Mark or commemorate any event.
This requirement applies regardless of whether the gathering includes lectures, talks, addresses, debates, or discussions.
Additionally, a Police Permit may be required for public alcohol consumption. Singapore generally restricts public drinking during certain time periods to maintain order and safety. However, these permits allow for controlled exceptions to the standard regulations, enabling alcohol consumption in specific circumstances and locations. This system effectively balances public safety considerations with the need for flexibility in particular situations.
The following is a list of commonly held activities that may require a permit:
- public assembly or public procession;
- public speaking event;
- consumption of liquor in public spaces; or
- event which expects more than a prescribed number of individuals to participate in or to attend the event
1.1 Type of Permits Application
Please select your required permit from the following and you will be re-directed to GoBusiness portal to complete the application process:
Table 1: Updated Types of Permit Application
| Type of Permits Application | ||
| Police Permit for Event |
Ad-hoc Liquor Consumption Permit | Notice of Intention to Organise a Major Event |
| Application for permit to organise a public assembly (whether comprising any lecture, talk, address, debate or discussion) or public procession. |
Application for permit to consume liquor at an event in public spaces during prescribed no-public drinking period applicable to that place. | Notice of intention to organise an event that is expected to attract attendance exceeding the prescribed thresholds at any one time - more than 5,000 participants for a public event or more than 10,000 participants for a private event. |
1.2 Cost and Payment Modes Available
| Type | Event | Fees |
| (A) | Public assemblies or public processions for, mooncake or lantern festivals, walk-a-jogs, jogathons or road runs |
No charge |
| (B) | For public assemblies involving talks, addresses, debates or discussions (excluding those in (A)): |
$22 for one day $44 for a period of 3 months for any 7 days within that period. |
| (C) | Any other public assembly or public procession requiring a permit |
$50 |
Payment mode: via I-Banking
1.3 Estimated Completion Time
- 20 - 30 minutes
1.4 Contact Details
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Should you have any question about GoBusiness Licensing, please contact their helpdesk:
- Telephone: 6336 3373
- Email: AskGoBiz@crimsonlogic.com.sg