Please be advised that we are aware of forthcoming changes to the UK Government Cabinet Office Security Clearance policy which may affect an individual's eligibility to apply for security clearance. These changes include, but are not limited to, the topics addressed in turn below:

Overseas Travel and Residence

Please advise whether you have been, or expect to have been, physically outside of the UK for a total period exceeding 90 days within the two years preceding your start date with NATS. This should include all periods spent outside the UK, including holidays, short breaks, business travel, study, or residencey.

UK Residency Requirement

Please advise whether you have been, or expect to have been, physically outside of the UK for a total period exceeding three years during the five years preceding your start date with NATS. This should include all periods spent outside the UK, including holidays, short breaks, business travel, study, or residency.

Nationality Eligibility

If you currently hold, or are entitled to hold (through parental nationality, residency, or birthright), dual or multiple nationality that includes any of the nationalities listed below, you will not be eligible to apply for UK Government Security Clearance:

• Belarus
• China
• Hong Kong
• Iran
• Macau
• North Korea
• Russia
• Syria
• Tibet

Please ensure that you declare all nationalities to which you are entitled, regardless of whether a passport has been obtained.