NATO Secret Facility Security Certificate Service in Turkey

Obtaining a NATIONAL / NATO Secret Facility Security Certificate in Turkey

What is a Facility Security Certificate? How to get MSB and NATO Facility Security Certificate and Person Security Certificate? How does the regulation and application process work? How much do they cost? You can find all the curiosities in this content.

What is a Facility Security Certificate?

According to Law No. 5202; Organizations that produce the material on the Controlled List or provide consultancy services on the defense industry are required to have a Facility Security Certificate.

What is a Personal Security Certificate?

Personnel working in an organization and accessing confidential information, documents or materials must have a Personal Security Certificate. The application for a Personal Security Certificate varies according to the type of company (Sole Proprietorship, Limited or Joint Stock Company). Generally, a Personal Security Certificate (KGB) application is made for members of the board of directors, company shareholders, senior management and personnel who will work in confidential projects. The time to obtain these documents varies between 3-6 months due to the investigation of the Police and the National Intelligence Agency. In order to minimize this time, it is recommended to apply for as few staff members as possible (5-6 people on average). In addition, the fact that the personnel to be applied to has not been involved in any crime in the past and that there is no ongoing lawsuit or investigation against them will help the process to be completed faster.

Is a Facility Security Certificate Required to Obtain a Person Security Certificate?

Yes, the application for a Person Security Certificate cannot be made alone, it must be made together with the Facility Security Certificate application.

What is Establishment Permit and Production Permit?

For the production of the material included in the Controlled List, the newly established facilities must obtain an Establishment Permit and a Production Permit. Generally, in the defense industry company or tenders where you will sell your product, a Production Permit Certificate must be submitted.

Is a Facility Security Certificate Required to Obtain an Establishment Permit?

In order to obtain a Production Permit Certificate, the company must first have a Facility Security Certificate. Both applications can be made together.

What is an Import Export Permit?

If your company is going to import or export materials on the Controlled List published by the Ministry of National Security, it must obtain an Import Export Permit approved by the Ministry of National Security. This document will be required in customs clearance.

Is a Facility Security Certificate Required to Obtain an Import Export Permit?

Yes, you must also have a Facility Security Certificate in order to obtain an Import Export Permit. Applications can be made together.

Which Companies Should Obtain a Facility Security Certificate?

You are required to obtain a Facility Security Certificate in the following cases:

1. Producing material on the Controlled List
2. To provide consultancy services on the defense industry
3. If there is a requirement to have a Facility Security Certificate in tenders
4. Being a subcontractor to a client with a Facility Security Certificate
5. Obtaining an Establishment Permit
6. Obtaining a Production Permit
7. Obtaining an Import Export Permit
8. Obtaining a Person Security Certificate for the personnel who will work in the defense industry company

What are the Prerequisites for Obtaining a Facility Security Certificate?

1. A Facility Security Certificate can be obtained for the entire facility or only for a single floor.
2. The company does not have to be the owner of the building, it can also be a tenant. However, a net area of at least 100 m² must be obtained.
3. There should be no other commercial organization.
4. Company partners should not have lawsuits related to crimes such as disgraceful crimes or treason.

How Many Types of Facility Security Certificates? Which One Should I Buy?

Facility Security Certificate; There are two types of National and NATO Facility Security Certificates. Companies that want to participate in the tenders of the Ministry of National Defense must obtain the MSB Facility Security Certificate, and companies that want to participate in NATO tenders must obtain a NATO Facility Security Certificate. It is recommended to apply for both documents at the same time, since the preparations are the same and one audit is carried out.

What Kind of Roadmap Do We Follow to Obtain a Facility Security Certificate?

1. Pre-Discovery: We visit your company and make a pre-discovery and inform you about the process.
2. Private Security Permit Application: We are preparing the application documents for the Private Security Permit Certificate.
3. Preparation of Application Folders: We prepare the application folders of the Facility Security Certificate, Person Security Certificate and Facility Private Security Handbook.
4. Making Applications: We make applications after obtaining a Private Security Permit from the Governor's Office.
5. Review of Application: Your application is reviewed and deficiencies are corrected.
6. Audit Preparations: Preparations such as physical security measures, meeting room and controlled area measures are made.
7. Training: The Facility Security Coordinator and staff are trained.
8. Internal Audit: An internal audit is conducted before the MSB audit.
9. MSB Audit: MSB audit is carried out and results in success.

Frequently Asked Questions for Facility Security Certificate

1. What is a personal security certificate?

A confidential document is a document that must be received by the personnel who will access the material or information.

1. What is national secrecy clearance?

It is another name for the National Grade Person Security Certificate issued by the Ministry of National Defense.

1. What is a NATO security investigation?

It is the process of issuing a NATO-grade Personal Security Certificate.

1. How to get a person security certificate?

You can review the information on this page.

1. What does a person security certificate do?

It is required to obtain a Facility Security Certificate, Establishment Permit, Production Permit or Import Export Permit.

1. How long does a person security certificate last?

It can take 3-6 months.

1. How to query a person security document?

There is no online platform, you can get information by calling the MSB Technical Services Department by phone.

1. What is an MSB approved facility security certificate?

It is the document that must be obtained by the companies producing the material on the Controlled List specified in the Law No. 5202.

How to Get MSB Production Permit?

As JIT Consultancy, we provide services in the process of obtaining a Production Permit Certificate for your company. In order to obtain a Production Permit Certificate, your company must first have a Facility Security Certificate. Applications can be made for both documents at the same time. You can contact us for more information.