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 tens of thousands of security clearance vetting investigations annually. These investigations are not automated, and each decision is based on the work of a specialist.

Supo's aim is that 90% of security clearance vetting investigations are completed within two months. Factors affecting processing times include the scope of the investigation. An organisation also benefits from a well conducted investigation.

Employers 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.

The employer pays for the security clearance vetting investigation of an individual.

Infographic of Security clearance vetting applications and processing times 2021.

In 2021 the amount of security clearance vetting applications were very high in May, July, September, October and November.

Prices of security clearance vetting in 2024

  • concise security clearance vetting EUR 65
  • standard security clearance vetting EUR 135
  • standard security clearance vetting, including an investigation of foreign interests EUR 415
  • comprehensive security clearance vetting EUR 650
  • certificate of personnel security clearance vetting EUR 65

Repeat investigation annexed to previous security clearance vetting still in force

  • concise security clearance EUR 33
  • standard security clearance EUR 70
  • standard security clearance, including an investigation of foreign interests EUR 210

Security clearance vetting related to aviation

  • standard security clearance vetting, including reliability monitoring related to civil aviation EUR 160
  • repeat investigation annexed to previous standard security clearance vetting, including reliability monitoring related to civil aviation EUR 82

Applying for security clearance vetting client status

  • decision regarding security clearance vetting client status EUR 1500