A UK Sponsorship Licence is a formal approval granted to employers and institutions that wish to sponsor non-UK nationals for work or study. It forms the foundation of the UK’s Points-Based Immigration System and is required to issue Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) to eligible applicants.
There are two main license categories:
To obtain a sponsorship license, your organization must satisfy the Home Office that it is legitimate, well-managed, and capable of fulfilling sponsor duties. The following are core eligibility requirements:
In addition, you must show that you have the right systems in place to manage sponsor responsibilities, which include record-keeping, reporting changes, and preventing illegal working.
Each license type comes with its own set of compliance responsibilities and eligibility rules. You must specify the roles or courses offered and ensure they meet immigration criteria.
If available, you can opt for a faster processing option for an additional fee of £500, reducing the decision time to around 10 working days. This service is limited to a certain number of daily slots and must be booked early.
Keep in mind that poor documentation, incomplete applications, or failure to meet sponsor duties can delay or reject your license.
Fast-track services are available in many countries at an additional cost, with decisions sometimes in 1–5 working days, depending on the service.
Always check processing timelines for your specific location.
To manage your sponsorship license, you must assign specific roles to suitable individuals within your organization:
These people must be based in the UK, not have any recent criminal convictions, and be directly involved in the organization.
You’ll also need to:
Failure to comply can lead to license suspension or revocation.
Applicable when sponsoring skilled workers. Charged per sponsored employee per year:
Other costs may include legal support, system audits, and compliance management services.
Sponsorship is a privilege. The Home Office can suspend or revoke your license for non-compliance.
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