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A: The majority of DV security clearances are targeted to be completed in 95 days. However this process may take longer if, for example, it is difficult to arrange interviews. You should contact your Sponsor with this or any other queries.

The cost of processing "Developed Vetting (DV) Initial" is £1,360.

You'll be asked about your childhood and family background, as well as past and present relationships, which will likely include sexual activity. Your financial history and affairs will be scrutinised, including any debts. These will not be an issue as long as they're disclosed and you're in control of the repayments.

The UKSV website describes DV as 'the most thorough method of security clearance', so it's no surprise that the process is intense and can last up to three hours in some cases. Should you be successful or unsuccessful your sponsor will likely advise you on the decision.

Developed Vetting (DV) is the highest and most intense form of security vetting within the UK, required for individuals who must have unrestricted access to extremely confidential, top secret materials.

Is it intrusive and embarrassing? Like all levels of vetting, DV asks about you, your family and your finances. The only difference is that you have an interview with a vetting officer. This interview isn't an interrogation, and shouldn't feel like one.

Generally, vetting is the process of investigating a candidate's background and qualifications before their employment with a company. The vetting process is a good way to ensure an employee is an excellent match for a job and delves deeper into the candidate's background.

It is often the failure to disclose, not the information itself, that is detrimental to applications and which could lead to security clearance being refused. Your responses will be checked against the National Criminal Records Database which is why they need to be 100% accurate.