Close protection · Astana

Close protection

Personal security for meetings, events and travel. The protection arrangements, team and schedule are agreed around your circumstances.

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24/7: protection around your schedule
2003: the year our agency began operating
EXPO 2017: experience protecting international delegations

The URPAQ approach

Protection around your daily routine

URPAQ VIP provides close protection for company executives, public figures, visitors to the capital and their families. We arrange ongoing protection and one-off assignments for meetings, events and travel across Kazakhstan.

Before an assignment, we discuss the purpose, schedule, meeting locations and people who need protection. This helps define the service and staffing requirements. Sensitive details are discussed directly with the responsible specialist.

Close protection addresses security needs. Guest reception, reservations and visit arrangements are available through VIP assistance and concierge services. When these are booked together, we define the responsibilities of the protection team, driver and coordinator.

Your priorities

Solutions to suit your needs

Preparation before deployment

We assess potential threats and review regular locations and routes. We identify vulnerabilities and plan the protection arrangements.

Personal protection officer

We select an officer to suit the client's requirements, lifestyle and schedule, and agree on an ongoing or one-off assignment.

Executives and families

We protect company executives and their families, taking their regular routes and daily routines into account.

Delegations and guests

We provide assistance and protection for delegations and international visitors. Our experience includes working with guests of the EXPO 2017 international exhibition.

Meetings and events

We provide close protection at negotiations, forums and celebrations. We assess the venue in advance and agree on how the security team will operate.

Protection while travelling

We plan security for journeys across Kazakhstan. Where needed, we combine an escort team with a chauffeur-driven vehicle.

What to discuss before booking

Purpose and dates

A single meeting, a few days or ongoing cover: provide the dates, cities and number of people who need protection.

Schedule and coordination

We discuss meetings, travel, venue requirements and the main contact. Schedule changes are shared through an agreed communication channel.

Transport and other services

We confirm whether you will use your own vehicle or need a car with a driver. Reservations and personal arrangements are specified as separate services.

What is agreed before the assignment

Assignment scope

The team, hours, travel area and responsibilities are agreed. Close protection does not replace event management or security for the entire venue.

Handling information

We define who may access schedule and travel information, who approves changes and what is included in work reports.

Pricing terms

The base price, additional hours, travel expenses and changes to the agreed programme are addressed in advance, so the scope and cost are clear before work begins.

How we work

From your brief to the work on site

01
Discuss your requirements
We establish the service format and dates first, then discuss the protection arrangements confidentially.
02
Assess the risks
We review routes, locations, potential threats and the requirements for the security team.
03
Select your team
We propose the team, schedule and service format, then agree on the candidates and price.
04
Begin the assignment
We sign the service agreement and a non-disclosure agreement. Protection starts on the agreed date.

Questions and answers

What you need to know.

How do you select a close protection officer?

Selection depends on the security brief, schedule, type of meetings and people being protected. Experience, presentation and working arrangements are discussed during the consultation. The team is agreed before the assignment begins.

Can I book protection for just one day?

Yes. We handle one-off assignments for business meetings, events, visits by guests or delegations, and travel across Kazakhstan. Booking in advance allows more time to assess routes and venues.

How is confidentiality formalised?

Confidentiality terms, authorised recipients and information-sharing arrangements are agreed when the service is arranged. A separate non-disclosure agreement can be drawn up where required.

What affects the cost of close protection?

The quote depends on staffing, duration, working hours, travel and transport. We first agree on the schedule and scope, then confirm the price and charges for any additional time.

An integrated approach