Processing times and prices
Supo's aim is that 90% of security clearance vetting investigations are completed within two months. The employer pays for the investigation.
Supo performs over a hundred thousand of security clearance vetting investigations annually. The evaluation of the results of these investigations are not automated, but each decision is based on the work of a specialist. An organisation also benefits from a well conducted investigation.
The applicant for security clearance vetting should note that demand for security clearance vetting is higher at certain times of year. Non-urgent applications should not be submitted at these times of peak demand, such as in the spring.
The cost of a security clearance vetting of an individual is borne by the applicant, which is usually the employer or the organization purchasing the service.