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BYO Permit - Victoria

Description

You will need this permit if you intend to allow your customers to bring their own alcohol to drink at your venue.

There are two types of BYO permits that can be applied for in Victoria:

  • restaurants and clubs
  • party buses.

This permit is for businesses that do not want to sell alcohol to their customers. If you want to sell alcohol for consumption at your premises and allow BYO, just apply for the relevant licence - explore liquor licences by visiting get started with liquor licensing.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

This permit is only for restaurants (including cafes), clubs and commercial party buses. 

Please consult the responsible agency for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

As specified

Expiry

31 December

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $336.20

Fees for 2025-26

Act(s) name

Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 Victoria

Regulation(s) name

Liquor Control Reform Regulations 2023 Victoria

Application process

Apply

Apply at least 11 weeks before you need a permit.

Lodgement process

Apply

You no longer need to upload a council planning permit with your application. Instead, upload the LCV new licence or permit planning document when the application process asks for a planning permit. This is a temporary step while the Agency updates the application form. You can upload a planning permit instead, if you have one.

Approval time

9 - 11 weeks

Administering agency

Department of Justice and Community Safety

Liquor Control Victoria

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Supporting information

BYO Permit (Opens in new window)