SECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Private Bodyguard Services in the UK & Ireland - Discreet, Veteran-led Personal Protection
Discreet, veteran-led bodyguard services designed to protect your life without disrupting it.
45+ Years Industry Experience
Full Military & Police Veteran Team
SIA Licensed Close Protection Operatives
Comprehensive & Bespoke Private Security
Ultimate Personal Protection with Private Bodyguard Hire
At VIS Protection, we offer comprehensive private bodyguard services tailored to the personal security needs of high-net-worth individuals, families, and public figures. Our offices in London and Dublin position us strategically to cover all areas of the UK and Ireland, and our capabilities extend to providing private security on a global scale, accompanying our clients worldwide.
Most clients come to us because they want more than a “security presence”. They want seasoned judgement. Every VIS operative is a former military or police professional - trained to read environments, anticipate risk, and protect without intrusion. That level of experience is what separates specialist close protection from standard security guarding.
Security shouldn’t feel disruptive. It should move with you - quietly, confidently, and shaped around your lifestyle.
Why VIS Should be Your Chosen Personal Bodyguard Company
Whether you seek a private bodyguard for hire to ensure your personal safety or the safety of your loved ones, our team of former military and ex-police bodyguards are trained to the highest SIA standards, ready to offer the utmost security and protection. Our private bodyguard services include personal bodyguard services for daily activities, special events and international travel, ensuring that wherever you are, your security is never compromised.
Bodyguard pricing varies based on location, risk, and the level of expertise required. To support transparent decision-making, here is a typical framework used across the UK and Ireland:
Typical ranges (guidance only):
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Standard Close Protection (day rate): from £40 per hour to £1,000+ per day
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Specialist roles (counter-surveillance, security chauffeurs, ex-military teams): higher day rates depending on complexity
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Monthly protection packages: built around routine, hours required, and team size
Key factors influencing cost:
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Location: London generally commands higher rates than regional UK or Ireland.
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Risk level: Low-profile family protection differs from high-threat or public-facing roles.
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Deployment type: Solo CPO, two-person detail, or multi-layered residential protection.
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Experience: Ex-military and ex-police operatives carry advanced training and situational judgement.
London vs Ireland Pricing Considerations
Clients in London typically require operatives familiar with dense urban environments, public visibility, and rapid-response support.
Clients in Ireland often prioritise discreet residential protection, secure travel between cities, and rural estate experience.
At VIS, all quotations are bespoke. Our operatives come exclusively from military and police backgrounds, offering discretion, professionalism, and value rooted in real-world experience.
For a detailed breakdown of bodyguard pricing, read our guide: How Much Does a Personal Bodyguard Cost?
What Information We Need When You Request a Quote (For PAs, Estate Managers & Security Buyers)
To build an accurate protection plan, we typically ask for:
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The principal’s routine (travel, events, residence type)
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Any known concerns or recent incidents
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Whether discreet, low-profile presence is required
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Expected hours, days, or long-term commitments
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Locations involved (London, Dublin, international travel)
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Whether you need a single CPO, a driver-protector, or a multi-person detail
This ensures your quotation is precise, expectation-led, and aligned with the principal’s lifestyle.
Customised Private Bodyguard Services Tailored to You
How Do I Know What Bodyguard Services I Need?
Each private bodyguard service is meticulously customised to your unique requirements and circumstances, ensuring you receive the most effective and reliable protection. Whether you require a discreet security presence or a fully comprehensive detail, VIS Protection has the expertise and professionalism to deliver top-tier private security solutions.
Why Clients Choose VIS
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Exclusively veteran operatives - military and police
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Discreet presence that blends into daily life
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Risk-led planning rather than reactive guarding
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UK & Ireland footprint with global capability
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Trusted by HNW families, executives, and public figures
What Private Bodyguard Services Do We Provide?
Personal Bodyguard Services
Daily Protection & Executive Security – Our experienced operatives provide constant, discreet security, ensuring your safety during daily activities, whether commuting, attending meetings or enjoying leisure time.
Events Security Private Bodyguards
Private Events – Keep high-profile gatherings, weddings and private parties secure with expert close protection. Our bodyguards ensure guest safety, manage access control and handle potential security threats discreetly.
Corporate Functions – Executives and VIPs benefit from professional security at high-stakes events such as conferences, shareholder meetings and industry retreats. Our operatives specialise in threat assessment and risk mitigation.
Public Appearances – High-profile clients attending media events, red carpet appearances or political engagements require skilled bodyguards for crowd management, threat detection and secure escort services.
Bodyguards for Residential Security & Estate Protection
Estate Protection – Our bodyguards provide 24/7 security for high-value properties, conducting perimeter monitoring, rapid response and controlled access to safeguard residents.
Temporary Residential Security – Need short-term security for your home during increased risk periods? Our close protection officers offer highly trained monitoring, emergency response and discreet safeguarding for temporary security concerns.
Travel Security & Secure Transportation Bodyguards
International Travel Protection – Our close protection officers ensure your safety worldwide with pre-travel risk assessments, secure transport and on-ground protective services, allowing you to travel confidently.
Security Chauffeur Services – Our trained security drivers combine advanced defensive driving skills with close protection expertise, ensuring safe and discreet transport between locations.
Related Post - Travel Security Management for Executives
Private Security: Can Anyone Hire A Bodyguard?
Our private bodyguard services are designed for individuals and organisations who face significant security concerns due to their status, location or specific situations. This includes but is not limited to:
Business leaders, entrepreneurs and individuals with significant personal wealth seeking to protect themselves and their families.
Professionals at the helm of major corporations who may be exposed to security threats based on their business dealings or corporate positions.
Celebrities & VIPs such as actors, footballers, musicians and public personalities who attract attention and require privacy and protection from overzealous fans or paparazzi.
Those looking to secure their homes and safeguard their children's daily activities, particularly in high-profile or wealthy families.
Elected officials and diplomats who require security for both routine and critical diplomatic functions.
Individuals traveling to high-risk destinations or who require secure transport and logistical planning to ensure their journey remains safe.
How Do I Hire A Private Bodyguard?
1. Consultation & Risk Assessment
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Discuss your security concerns and requirements.
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We assess threat levels and lifestyle factors to create a tailored protection plan.
2. Bespoke Security Strategy
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We match you with one of our elite trained bodyguards.
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Security is integrated seamlessly into your daily routine, travel or events and adapted when necessary to keep you protected.
3. Deployment & Protection
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Your dedicated Close Protection Officer (CPO) is introduced and briefed.
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24/7 support and rapid response ensure ongoing safety.
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Plans adapt to changing schedules and evolving risks.
4. Discreet, Professional Service
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Confidential, high-level security with minimal disruption.
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Available for short-term or long-term protection.
Why London Needs Highly Professional Private Bodyguard Services
VIS provides location-specific expertise across London’s financial districts, Ireland’s rural estates, and international routes - each requiring a different style of protective planning.
London is a global hub for wealth, business and high-profile events, making it a prime location for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) to live and work. However, with increased visibility comes elevated risk. Whether you’re a corporate executive, a tech entrepreneur, a celebrity or a member of an affluent family, hiring a private bodyguard in London is no longer a luxury but a necessity for ensuring your safety.
HNWIs face unique challenges, including threats of theft, harassment, kidnapping or even cyber-related risks. Corporate leaders travelling between offices or attending high-stakes meetings, celebrities in the public eye and individuals in industries such as finance, tech and entertainment are particularly vulnerable.
Our London operatives are trained to operate discreetly in crowded environments where visibility, social media exposure and public attention create additional risk.
Ireland's Leading Bodyguard Agency
With a growing need for personal protection in Ireland, VIS Protection stands as the leading agency providing top-tier bodyguard services. Our operatives, all veterans with close protection training, bring decades of experience to ensure your safety across the country.
Whether you're a high-profile individual, a corporate executive or an international visitor, our bodyguard services in Ireland are designed to mitigate risks and provide peace of mind.
Ireland’s mix of rural estates and city centres demands operatives who can shift between protective surveillance, residential safeguarding and secure travel support.
Related Post - Hire a Private Bodyguard in Northern Ireland
Secure Your Peace of Mind with Expert Private Bodyguard Hire
Our team has successfully provided close protection for high-profile clients in London’s financial districts, private estates in Cheshire and diplomatic visits in Belfast. We have also delivered secure transportation for executives in Dublin and event security for VIP gatherings across the UK and Ireland. With 45+ years of combined experience in military, police and private security operations, we ensure your safety in both urban and high-risk environments.
Professional Bodyguard Services Across Ireland and the UK
When it comes to personal safety, clarity and experience matter. Speak with one of our Directors, Paul or Jordan, for a confidential, no-obligation security consultation. We’ll help you understand your options - and build protection that fits your life, not the other way around.
Our Locations
As a veteran-led bodyguard company operating across the UK and Ireland, VIS Protection provides discreet close protection for individuals, families, and executives in major cities and private residential areas alike.
Our private bodyguard services are available nationwide, including:
Northern Ireland, Dublin and Belfast, Birmingham, Manchester, Cheshire,and the Home Counties including Essex.
Clients looking to hire a bodyguard in London often require protection across multiple locations throughout the capital.
London coverage includes: Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Chelsea, Kensington, Belgravia, Notting Hill, Hampstead, St John’s Wood, Canary Wharf and the City of London.
Frequently asked questions
