How do I apply for a sponsor licence?

To become a registered sponsor, you must complete a lengthy online application form, provide supporting documents and a covering letter, all of which must satisfy UKVI’s exacting criteria.

UKVI will assess your suitability to be a sponsor, and will consider:

whether you are a genuine, lawful business in the UK
the business’ background as well as key personnel
whether you are capable of complying with UKVI’s sponsor duties, including examining HR and recruitment practices, and
whether you are capable of providing suitable work and remuneration to migrant workers.

Our team has a 100% success rate with sponsor licence applications and can provide a range of services to assist you with the process. Please contact us to discuss this further.

Read more about this and other questions in our

Sponsor licences section.

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