Security licensing requirements in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, security licensing is handled by the Justis. XGuard requires guards working in the Netherlands to provide security license. Agencies are asked for security license. These are the documents XGuard asks agencies in the Netherlands to hold before they can list. XGuard checks them and never provides or arranges coverage. The license itself is issued by the Justis. Independent professionals and agencies both list on XGuard; local rules decide who must hold which license.
Documents XGuard checks
- Security licenseRequired, expires
These are the documents XGuard asks agencies in the Netherlands to hold before they can list. XGuard checks them and never provides or arranges coverage. The license itself is issued by the Justis.
Wages and verification
Netherlands Minimum Wage.
XGuard verifies licenses by document review and, where the regulator publishes a lookup, against that lookup.
Frequently asked
Who issues security licenses in the Netherlands?
Security licenses in the Netherlands are issued by the Justis.
Does a security agency need its own license in the Netherlands?
XGuard asks agencies in the Netherlands for: Security license. These are the documents XGuard asks agencies in the Netherlands to hold before they can list. XGuard checks them and never provides or arranges coverage. The license itself is issued by the Justis.
Next steps
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Last verified: July 2, 2026
XGuard is a marketplace. It does not employ security professionals or issue licenses, and it does not promise work. Requirements change, so confirm with the regulator before you apply.