Sponsor License Application

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Sponsor Licence, issued by the UK Home Office, permits your business to sponsor non-UK nationals under the Skilled Worker route and other eligible immigration categories. Without this licence, your company cannot employ individuals who need a visa to work in the UK.

Are you a UK-based employer looking to hire skilled workers from overseas? A Sponsor Licence is your gateway to recruiting global talent legally and compliantly. At Punjab Legal Solicitors, we provide expert guidance throughout your Sponsor License

Why Your Business Needs It

Who Needs It?

You must apply for a Sponsor Licence if:

You plan to hire workers from outside the UK (including EU nationals who do not have settled status)
You want to sponsor employees for long-term or short-term work visas
You are expanding and need access to a global talent pool

Key Requirements

To apply for a Sponsor Licence, you must:

Operate a legitimate UK business
Have no history of immigration violations
Set up an internal HR system to monitor sponsored workers
Assign key personnel to manage the licence (Authorising Officer, Key Contact, and Level 1 User)

Our Sponsor License Services Include

Eligibility Assessment

Full assessment of your eligibility

Document Preparation

Preparation and submission of your application

Online Application Submission

Complete support with submitting the license application online.

Compliance & Record-Keeping Guidance

Assistance with documentation and compliance

Mock Audits

Guidance on assigning Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS)

Online Application Ongoing Legal Support Submission

Ongoing legal support after approval

Frequently Asked Question

A Sponsor Licence is a permission granted by the UK Home Office that allows UK-based businesses to employ non-UK nationals under specific work visa routes, such as the Skilled Worker visa.

Any UK employer who wants to hire workers from outside the UK—including from the EU (unless they have settled or pre-settled status)—must obtain a Sponsor License.

What are the main requirements for applying?

To apply, your business must:

Be a legitimate UK entity
Have no serious immigration or compliance issues
Have HR systems to monitor sponsored employees
Assign key personnel (Authorizing Officer, Key Contact, Level 1 User)

The Home Office typically processes Sponsor Licence applications within 8 weeks, although priority processing (10 working days) is available for an additional fee.

As of now:

£536 for small businesses or charities
£1,476 for medium or large businesses
These are official Home Office fees and do not include professional/legal service charges.