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UK Sponsor Licence Guidance for Employers

Secure your Home Office sponsor licence to legally hire international talent. Expert guidance through the entire application process.

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Application Process

How the Application Works

Our platform — together with our partner SRA-regulated solicitor — guides you through every step of the sponsor licence application

Step 1
Eligibility Assessment

Our partner SRA-regulated solicitor assesses your business eligibility and advises on the best licence type

Step 2
Documentation Preparation

Help compile all required documents and evidence

Step 3
Application Submission

Submit your application to the Home Office, with review by our partner SRA-regulated solicitor where required

Step 4
Ongoing Compliance

Post-approval support and compliance monitoring

Step 1

Eligibility Assessment

Our partner SRA-regulated solicitor assesses your business eligibility and advises on the best licence type

Step 2

Documentation Preparation

Help compile all required documents and evidence

Step 3

Application Submission

Submit your application to the Home Office, with review by our partner SRA-regulated solicitor where required

Step 4

Ongoing Compliance

Post-approval support and compliance monitoring

Key Requirements

What You Need

Essential criteria and evidence for sponsor licence applications

Organisation & vacancy

  • Operating lawfully in the UK with appropriate registrations
  • Genuine role meeting skill and salary thresholds
  • Evidence per Appendix A of the Sponsor Guidance
  • UK presence/premises evidenced

Key personnel & suitability

  • Authorising Officer (overall responsibility)
  • Key Contact (main UKVI contact)
  • Level 1 User (day-to-day SMS management)
  • No relevant unspent criminal convictions or recent UKVI fines

HR & compliance systems

  • Record-keeping for worker documents
  • Monitoring absences and right to work
  • Timely SMS reporting updates
  • Audit-ready processes
Assessment Tool

Check Your Workers' Salary Eligibility

Use our free calculator to verify if your sponsored workers' salaries meet the Skilled Worker visa thresholds before issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship.

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What's Included

  • July 2025 Immigration Rules
  • 412 SOC occupation codes
  • NHS & education pay scales
  • Transitional arrangements

Want to Learn More?

Read our comprehensive guide covering eligibility, costs, compliance duties, and everything you need to know about UK sponsor licences.

Read the Sponsor Licence Guide

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