A visitor parking permit allows your visitors to park in a resident parking bay during your scheme area's operational hours.
Each resident parking scheme has different operational hours.
Please note:
- We limit visitor permits to 20 per resident per year
- Each visitor permit is valid for five visits of up to one day in duration
- Visitor permits are valid for one year from date of purchase
- Visitor permits are specific to the scheme area you apply for
- We don't refund or exchange unused or expired visitor permits
- This permit doesn't reserve or guarantee the availability of a parking space
Who can apply for a Cambridge visitor parking permit
If you are a resident of a Cambridge Resident Parking Scheme, you can apply for a visitor parking permit online. Residents don't need to hold a valid resident parking permit or own a vehicle to apply for a visitor parking permit.
Cost of permit
Visitor parking permits cost £18 each.
Register for a Cambridge visitor parking permit
To apply for visitor parking permits you must first register for an account with MiPermit. (Residents who have already registered and successfully applied for a digital resident parking permit via the Cambridgeshire County Council MiPermit portal do not need to register for visitor parking permits.)
When you register, you need to provide proof that you live at the applied for property, as per the Residents Parking Scheme Policy Resident Parking Scheme Policy | Cambridgeshire County Council We accept a scanned image or readable photograph of either of the following:
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Tenancy Agreement (valid for at least 6 months)
- Utility bill dated within last 3 months
These documents must show the name and address of the property you are applying for.
You will receive an email notification to confirm your registration has been successful. Once your registration application has been confirmed, you may log into your MiPermit account to purchase visitor parking permits online via the MiPermit web portal or app, or over the telephone (landline or mobile) to the MiPermit helpdesk on 0345 520 7007.
Please note the Visitor Permit registration is valid for 3 months, after which you will be required to re-register with your valid proof of address documentation.
Visitor permits remain valid for 12 months.
Apply online
To apply for a digital visitor parking permit please click the link below to register for or access the MiPermit portal.
The MiPermit portal allows you to apply, purchase and manage your parking permits.
Please login/register via the MiPermit portal or select “Register to apply for Visitor Parking Permits” under Residents Permits.
After we have approved your Visitor Parking Permit Registration, you will receive an email notification to confirm that you may apply for Visitor Parking Permits.
Further information
Policy, terms and conditions
- View maps of Resident Parking Scheme areas on our My Cambridgeshire Maps website
- Cambridge Resident Parking Schemes - general terms and conditions
- Resident Parking Scheme Policy
MiPermit for Cambridge City residents
From Wednesday 11 June 2025 our permit management system for Cambridge City residents is changing. The new system is called MiPermit.
Please visit our MiPermit frequently asked questions page for residents to find out more. The page includes a how to use guide and support contact details.