Guidance

Vetting explained and our vetting charter

An overview of what the vetting process involves and your responsibilities when you apply for and hold security clearance.

From:
United Kingdom Security Vetting and Cabinet Office
Published
14 October 2020
Last updated
1 September 2022 — See all updates

Documents

Vetting explained

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The vetting charter

HTML

Guidance for Applicants

PDF, 294 KB, 15 pages

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Guidance for Applicants - accessible version

MS Word Document, 29.5 KB

Guidance for Sponsors

PDF, 269 KB, 6 pages

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Guidance for Sponsors - accessible version

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Details

These documents outline our commitment to applicants and holders of a UK security clearance and what we expect from them. Useful guidance for vetting applicants and sponsors can also be found on this page.

Published 14 October 2020
Last updated 1 September 2022 + show all updates

  1. Guidance for applicants and sponsors has been added.

  2. First published.