Sponsor Licence Specialists for UK Businesses
From applying for your first Sponsor Licence and recruiting overseas workers to managing your existing licence and applying for Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), we provide experienced, practical immigration support for UK businesses. We’ve successfully delivered 100’s of sponsor licences.
At Vistas Immigration, we take the time to understand your individual circumstances and identify any areas that may require additional attention before you apply. We provide clear guidance throughout the application process, assist with completing your forms, advise you on the supporting evidence required and prepare a comprehensive cover letter to support your application.
Free Sponsor Licence Eligibility Consultation
Not sure whether your business qualifies for a Sponsor Licence? Speak to an IAA Licensed expert for a free initial eligibility consultation and get a clearer understanding of your options before proceeding.
How we can help:
✓ Assessment of your business and eligibility
✓ Guidance on sponsorship requirements & documents preparation
✓ Review of your HR systems and procedures
✓ Guidance on Key Personnel
✓ Supporting document guidance and checking
✓ Sponsor Licence application form assistance
✓ Preparation of supporting information
✓ Application review before submission
✓ Allocation of a CoS to worker’s, including priority CoS allocation applications
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It currently takes the Home Office 8 weeks to make a decision on Sponsor Licence applications once submitted. There is a priority service to get a decision within 10 working days. The priority service costs an extra £750.
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The cost of a sponsor licence depends on the organisation’s size. For a small organisation the cost is £611 whereas a larger organisation would need to pay £1,682.
The fee for our sponsor licence services is dependent on the organisations readiness and individual circumstances. We quote our fees in the free eligibility consultation.
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As part of your Sponsor Licence application, you will need to provide evidence that your business is genuine, active and operating lawfully in the UK. Depending on your circumstances, this could include documents such as your company registration details, employer’s liability insurance, evidence of your business premises and PAYE registration. The documents required can vary depending on the nature of your business and your individual circumstances.
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The Immigration Skills Charge is an additional cost that some UK employers must pay when sponsoring workers under eligible immigration routes, including the Skilled Worker route. It is paid when the employer assigns a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) and is calculated for each sponsored worker.
The amount payable depends on factors such as the size of the organisation and the length of the sponsored worker’s employment.
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A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is an electronic record that a licensed UK employer assigns to a worker they wish to sponsor. It contains important information about the worker and the role they will be undertaking in the UK.
The worker receives a unique CoS reference number, which they use when making their visa application. A CoS is not a physical document, and having one does not automatically guarantee that the worker's visa application will be successful.
Our sponsor licence packages includes a CoS assigned to 1 worker.
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Yes. We can assist employers with Priority Undefined Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) requests, including advising on the priority process, preparing the required information and ensuring the request is submitted correctly.
Our experience with priority Undefined CoS requests means we can help you navigate the process efficiently and avoid common issues that could delay your sponsorship plans.
Priority services are subject to UKVI availability and eligibility, so a priority request cannot always be guaranteed.