All new Cyber Essential Certificates have a 12-month expiry date.
Yes, overseas organisations are able to get Cyber Essentials Certification
A board member from the organisation signs a declaration to confirm that the assessment answers are correct. This is followed by a evaluation of the responses by a qualified assessor who works for a certification body.
Should you pass, you will received a Cyber Essentials Certification.
Should you happen to fail, you will receive feedback on areas which need to be addressed, allowing you to know where to improve depending if you wish to re-apply for Cyber Essentials or simply wish to improve your Cyber Security.
It usually takes 1 - 3 working days from the time you submit your assessment. If you have a strict deadline and therefore require it done quicker, you can let IASME know and they can try fast-track assessments.
Some Government contracts may require you to be Cyber Essentials certified or to be able to demonstrate that the technical controls are in place, with requirements and exceptions varying between different departments.