Apply For Sponsor Licence

A Sponsor Licence application has to be made by an employer who wishes to hire foreign skilled workers in the UK business.

As of 31 December 2020, a sponsorship licence is required to hire non-settled EEA nationals.

Types of Sponsor Licences:

1. Worker Sponsor Licence:

1. • Suitable for employers with long-term job offers.
   • Categories include Skilled Worker, Senior/Specialist Worker, Minister of Religion, Health/Care Worker, and International Sportsperson.

1. Temporary Worker Licence:

1. • Allows temporary sponsorship, including volunteering and job shadowing.
   • Categories include Scale-up Worker, Creative Worker, Charity Worker, Religious Worker, and more.

Duration and Renewal:

• Granted licences are generally valid for four years.
• Renewal is necessary before the four-year period concludes.

Costs:

• Application fees depend on the organization’s size:

• • £536 for charities or small entities.
  • £1,476 for large sponsors.
• A £500 pre-licence priority service expedites the application process.