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Sponsor Licence Applications UK

  • suryamjv
  • May 2
  • 2 min read
UK business applying for sponsor licence

UK Sponsor Licence: Hire International Talent for Your Business

A Sponsor Licence is essential for any UK employer wanting to recruit skilled workers from overseas. Without one, you cannot issue Certificates of Sponsorship or hire anyone on a Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker, or other sponsored work visa.

The application process requires careful preparation. The Home Office assesses whether your business is genuine, whether you have appropriate HR systems in place, and whether you can meet your ongoing sponsor duties. Global Migration Ltd guides employers through every step.

Types of Sponsor Licence

  • Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence: For hiring overseas workers in skilled roles

  • Temporary Worker Sponsor Licence: For short-term and seasonal workers

  • Student Sponsor Licence: For educational institutions sponsoring international students

  • Global Business Mobility Sponsor Licence: For intra-company transfers

Office ready for Home Office compliance visit

What You Need to Apply

  • Proof your business is genuine and operating in the UK (Companies House registration, accounts, contracts)

  • Documented HR processes for managing sponsored workers

  • Key personnel appointed: Authorising Officer, Key Contact, Level 1 User

  • Application fee: £536 (small/charitable sponsors) or £1,476 (medium/large)

Home Office Compliance Visits

The Home Office may visit your premises before or after granting your licence — often without warning. They check your record-keeping, right-to-work processes, and compliance with sponsor duties. Our compliance audit service prepares you for these visits.

73% of sponsor licence suspensions are due to inadequate record-keeping. Professional preparation dramatically reduces your risk.

Our Sponsor Licence Service

  • Full eligibility assessment for your business

  • HR systems setup and documentation preparation

  • Application completion and submission

  • Pre-compliance visit audit and preparation

  • Ongoing compliance support and annual reviews

  • Licence renewal applications

  • Defence against suspension or revocation

Protect your business and your workforce. Contact Global Migration Ltd for expert Sponsor Licence guidance.

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