Tinted windows without a permit are a common reason for a roadside stop. Getting the permit itself, though, is not simply a matter of paying a fee.
The only two grounds reported
Reported terms for the tint permit tie approval to health or security grounds. That is a narrower basis than many applicants might expect, and it rules out tinting purely for appearance or comfort as a stated reason.
Why a permit is not automatic
The terms applicants must accept are direct on this point: issue is not automatic once the fee is paid. The police may refuse where the information given is false, where the applicant does not meet the grounds, or where the vehicle itself is not considered suitable for tinted glass.
That makes this different from a straightforward paid service. You are asking for a decision, not just processing a payment.
How to apply
The route runs online on POSSAP, then biometric capture at a police command. That means the same portal used for the police character certificate handles the initial application, before a biometric step brings you to a police command in person.
See applying for a police character certificate on POSSAP for how that same portal's forms generally work, since the tint permit follows a similar pattern.
What is not published yet
This site found no published fee amount for the tint permit. Guides describing the character certificate's fee do not extend to this permit, so do not assume the two costs match. Confirm the actual figure on your own invoice.
Processing time is also not separately published for the tint permit. The same POSSAP guidelines that cover the character certificate describe at least 72 hours after requirements are met, and reported guidance ties the tint permit to the same general claim.
Preparing a stronger application
Since approval depends on stated grounds, being specific and accurate about your reason for the request is more useful here than it would be for a purely administrative filing. A vague or generic reason gives the police less to approve against.
If your grounds relate to a medical condition, having something on hand that supports that reason is a sensible precaution, even where the form itself does not demand it upfront. If your grounds relate to security, be ready to explain the specific concern rather than a general worry.
Common mistakes
- Applying for cosmetic reasons alone. The reported grounds are health or security, not appearance.
- Assuming payment secures approval on its own. The police's own terms say otherwise.
- Skipping the biometric step. The route includes capture at a police command, not just an online form.
For the wider portal this runs through, see what is POSSAP, and browse our police certificate articles for the rest of this cluster.