Do I Need Civil Defense Approval for a License?
Civil Defense approval is required for certain activities and areas such as restaurants, warehouses, and large halls. Balady indicates if your activity needs approval.
Last updated: June 17, 2026
Quick facts
- Authority
- Ministry of Municipal & Rural Affairs
- Platform
- Balady
- Login required?
- Yes
- Nafath required?
- No
- Absher required?
- No
- Balady required?
- Yes
- Fees?
- Yes
Required licenses & permits
- Municipal license
- Civil Defense certificate/approval (by activity and area)
Official platforms
- Balady
- Salamah platform (Civil Defense)
Requirements
- Safety plans
- Extinguishers and alarms per rules
- Area above approved threshold
Application steps
- Start license request in Balady
- Check Civil Defense requirement
- Submit approval via Salamah if needed
- Attach certificate to license request
FAQ
All shops need Civil Defense?
No — depends on activity and area.
How long for approval?
Usually days to weeks depending on inspection.
If rejected?
Complete safety gaps and resubmit.