Sponsor Licence

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What is a Sponsor Licence and Why Do You Need One?

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Sponsor Licence

The Skilled Worker visa has replaced the former Tier 2 (General) work visa. This route allows eligible overseas applicants to live and work in the UK for an approved employer holding a valid Sponsor Licence.
If your business wishes to hire skilled workers from outside the UK, obtaining a Sponsor Licence from the Home Office is essential. Without it, you cannot legally employ most migrant workers.

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What is a Sponsor Licence?

A Sponsor Licence is an authorisation from the UK Home Office that allows a UK-based business to hire and sponsor skilled workers from outside the UK, including EEA nationals who are not covered by the EU Settlement Scheme.
Without a Sponsor Licence, your business cannot legally employ most overseas workers.

Who Needs a Sponsor Licence?

You will need a licence if:

You are a UK-registered business.
You want to employ skilled workers from outside the UK.
The role meets the Skilled Worker visa or Global Business Mobility visa requirements.

Types of Sponsor Licence

Worker Licence – For long-term employment under:

Skilled Worker visa
Senior or Specialist Worker visa
Minister of Religion visa
International Sportsperson visa

Temporary Worker Licence – For short-term or seasonal work under:

Creative Worker visa
Charity Worker visa
Religious Worker visa
Seasonal Worker visa

Eligibility Requirements

To apply, your business must:

Be a genuine, lawfully operating UK organisation.
Have no history of immigration offences or certain criminal convictions.
Have proper HR systems to monitor sponsored employees.
Offer genuine jobs that meet salary and skill requirements

Application Process

Prepare Your Documents – Gather the required corporate and compliance documents (e.g., business registration, tax records, proof of operations).
Complete the Online Application – Submit your details to the Home Office.
Pay the Fee – The cost depends on your business size (small/charitable vs. medium/large).
Await Decision – Processing usually takes around 8 weeks; priority services may be available.

Our Sponsor Licence Services

At CG Consulting Firm, we provide end-to-end support for your Sponsor Licence application:

Assessing your eligibility and advising on the best licence type for your needs
Preparing and reviewing all documentation to meet Home Office requirements
Submitting a complete and compliant application on your behalf
Advising on your HR systems to ensure ongoing compliance with Home Office regulations
Handling Home Office queries during processing to avoid delays or refusals
Company formation for new businesses – helping entrepreneurs set up a UK-registered company to meet Sponsor Licence requirements
Full Skilled Worker visa support – guiding your sponsored employees through the visa process from start to finish
Global Business Mobility visa assistance – helping international companies transfer staff to the UK under this specialised route