Visitor parking permits
Residents who are over 16 and live in Camden for at least five nights per week can apply for a visitor parking permit.
Visitor parking permits are electronic and nothing needs to be displayed on the visitor’s vehicle.
There are two different permits you can apply for:
- short stay visitor permits
- all day visitor permits (not available in all parking zones)
You will need
You will need to provide proof of address to show that that you live in Camden.
This could be either:
- a Council Tax bill
- front and signed pages of your tenancy agreement
Documents must include your name and address.
Buying a visitor permit
Visitor permits can be purchased up to 20 days in advance and are non-refundable. They cannot be changed once purchased.
If you are disabled or 75 and over, you can purchase a discounted short-stay visitor permit. Please select the older or disabled option when registering. Or update your Camden Account with evidence to access these permits.
Find more information about permit types and examples of the documents you can use as evidence.
Take a look at our video with instructions on how to apply for a resident visitor parking permit.
Permit fees and charges
Find out more about the costs and charges for visitor permits at permit fees and charges.
Using visitor parking permits
You can purchase visitor permits in 2 ways:
- pay as you go
- by purchasing up to 20 days in advance
Visitor parking permits are not amendable or refundable once purchased.
Short stay visitor permits:
- can be purchased at the time of your visitor or it can be prepaid up to 20 days in advance
- these permits are available in 15 minute blocks and can be extended if processed before the final 15 minute period starts (up to the maximum 4 hours)
All day Visitor Permit:
- these permits are for visits over 4 hours. Please note these are not available in all Controlled Parking Zones.
- can be purchased at the time of your visitor or it can be prepaid up to 20 days in advance.
You can purchase visitor permits as follows:
Use your smartphone, tablet or web browser by logging into your Camden Account or by calling Contact Camden on 020 7974 4444.
The annual allocation runs from 1 April to 31 March.
Please see the full terms and conditions.
Trade permit
Trade permits are also available for builders, trades and other service providers engaged in work for a local resident or business who require on-street parking for their vehicle.