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A UK Sponsor Licence allows an organisation to legally sponsor foreign workers or students to work or study in the UK.
You must be:
A UK-based organisation (company, charity, school, or university)
Genuinely operating and law-abiding
Able to monitor and manage sponsored people
Your organisation must:
Be legally registered in the UK
Have no serious criminal or immigration breaches
Have proper HR systems to track staff
Choose what you want to sponsor:
Worker licence (e.g. Skilled Worker)
Temporary Worker licence
Student licence (for education providers)
You can apply for more than one.
You must name:
Authorising Officer (senior person responsible)
Key Contact (main contact with Home Office)
Level 1 User (manages the sponsorship system)
They must be reliable and based in the UK.
Common documents include:
Proof of business registration (e.g. Companies House)
Proof of business address
Bank statements
VAT or PAYE registration (if applicable)
HR policies and right-to-work checks
(Exact documents depend on your organisation type.)
Complete the sponsor licence application on the UK government website
Pay the fee:
Small business/charity: lower fee
Medium/large business: higher fee
Upload or email documents within 5 working days
Make sure they are correct and up to date
The Home Office may:
Review your documents
Conduct a compliance visit (online or in person)
Ask further questions
Processing time: usually 8 weeks
If approved, your licence lasts 4 years
You can then issue Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS)
You must:
Keep accurate records
Report changes (e.g. staff leave, job changes)
Follow immigration and employment laws
Failure can lead to suspension or revocation.
Poor HR systems
Incomplete documents
No genuine need to sponsor workers
Past non-compliance
If you want, I can:
Explain requirements for a specific visa (e.g. Skilled Worker)
Help with a document checklist
Explain it in simpler terms
Explain it for students or small businesses
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