Sponsor Licence for Employers

Advice for UK employers on the Home Office sponsor licence and what sponsoring workers from outside the UK involves.

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Key facts from GOV.UK

  • Employers need a sponsor licence from the Home Office before they can sponsor workers from outside the UK.
  • You apply online, pay the application fee and send the supporting documents the Home Office lists.
  • Licence holders have ongoing duties, such as keeping records and telling the Home Office about changes. Failing to follow them can lead to losing the licence.

Summarised from GOV.UK on 27 October 2026. Rules, fees and processes change, so check the official pages listed below before you rely on this.

How SureVisa can help

We can advise you on the relevant requirements, supporting documents and evidence needed, based on your individual circumstances, and explain your options and next steps.

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  • Your current immigration status and when it expires, if you have one.
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Official information

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