Protected Areas / Protected Places (PA/PP) are places where special measures are needed to control the movement and conduct of persons for public safety and security reasons. PA/PP are declared by the Minister for Home Affairs, upon the successful application by the owner. Information on premises declared as PA/PP can be found on the AGC website.
Current PA/PP Signs
Updated PA/PP Signs (To be implemented by 14 May 2028)
Enhanced Powers for PA/PP
Prohibition of Photography/Filming
Photography/videography of a PA/PP is not allowed without the owner's permission. Please approach the owners to seek their permission before you take photos/videos of the PA/PP. For information on PA/PPs that do not grant broad-based permission for photography from the outside and their respective points of contact, please refer to the References and Application Forms section below.
Exemptions
Persons with the following permits/licences and acting in accordance with the permit/licences are exempted from the need to seek the Authority’s approval before taking photos of a PA/PP.
| S/N | Exempted Activity |
Relevant Permits/Licenses |
| 1 | Photography from Unmanned Aircraft (UA) flights |
Permits issued by SPF under Section 7 of Air Navigation Act (ANA) to allow photography of Protected Areas defined under the ANA. Permits issued by CAAS under paragraph 72F of the Air Navigation Order to regulate the operation of UA flights. |
| 2 | Photography by Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) |
Licences issued by LTA under section 7 (1)(a)(i) of the Road Traffic (Autonomous Motor Vehicles) Rules 2017, which authorises the trial of AVs. |
Enhanced Powers in the Surrounding Areas of PA/PP
Guards may:
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Request for identification
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Direct persons to leave
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Inspect belongings and vehicles for dangerous items
Information for Authorities of PA/PP
Authorities of PA/PP are to ensure that adequate notices are displayed prominently at their premises. In addition, Authorities of PP are required to put in place adequate security measures to prevent unauthorised entry.
Upon successful application for enhanced powers, do ensure that sufficient signs are put up to alert the public on the enhanced powers that are applicable for the PA/PP.
Only authorised officers can exercise the powers related to PA/PP under the Infrastructure Protection Act. Please ensure that only authorised officers are deployed at the PA/PP from Dec 2019.
Please refer to the References and Application Forms section below for:
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Guide on PA/PP
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Specifications of ‘PA/PP’, ‘Powers in the Surrounding Area’, and 'No Unauthorised Photography’ signs
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Application for PA/PP and enhanced powers
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Application for authorised officers
References and Application Forms
| S/N | References | Links |
| 1 | Guide on Protected Area / Protected Place |
"PA/PP" Guide |
| 2 | Specifications of the 'Protected Area / Protected Place' sign |
"PA/PP" Sign |
| 3 | Specifications of the 'Powers in the Surrounding Area' sign |
"Powers in the Surrounding Area" Sign |
| 4 | Specifications of the 'No Unauthorised Photography' sign |
"No Unauthorised Photography" Sign |
| 5 | List of Protected Areas / Protected Places with photography prohibitions |
"PA/PP with photography prohibition" |
| 6 |
WSQ Approved Training Organisations |
"WSQ Approved Training Organisations" List |
| S/N | Application Forms | Links |
| 1 | Declaration of premises as Protected Area / Protected Place |
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| 2 | Amendments for existing gazette orders of Protected Area / Protected Place |
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| 3 | Cessation of gazette orders of Protected Area / Protected Place |
Please write in to CPS via go.gov.sg/askcps with the rationale of the cessation |
| 4 | Application for enhanced powers in surrounding areas of Protected Area / Protected Place |
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| 5 | Application for Authorised Officer |
Click here |
| 6 | Application for Designated Authorised Officer |
Please write in to CPS via go.gov.sg/askcps |
| 7 | Notification on Cessation of Authorised Officer |
Click here |