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Obtaining a UK Sponsor Licence is a critical step for businesses looking to hire overseas workers under routes such as the Skilled Worker visa or Senior or Specialist Worker visa. Before applying, understanding the total cost is essential for budgeting and planning.
Our UK Sponsor Licence Fees Calculator helps you estimate the total fees payable to the Home Office based on your organisation’s size and type. Whether you are a small business, a charity, or a large corporation, this tool gives you an instant, clear cost breakdown before you begin your application.
Sponsor Licence fees vary depending on the size and nature of your organisation. Many businesses underestimate the true cost of obtaining and maintaining a licence, leading to budget shortfalls or delays.
The Sponsor Licence Fees Calculator helps you:
Knowing your costs upfront avoids surprises and helps you make informed decisions about sponsoring overseas talent.
Since 31 December 2024, it is unlawful for employers to pass the cost of a Sponsor Licence, Certificate of Sponsorship, or Immigration Skills Charge on to workers – whether directly, by salary deduction, or by any other means. All costs must be borne entirely by the employer. Breach of this rule may result in revocation of your sponsor licence by the Home Office.
This tool is designed for:
Fees are only one part of the sponsor licence journey. Before applying, you must also ensure:
Failure to meet sponsor duties can result in licence suspension, downgrade, or revocation – and serious disruption to your workforce.
At LawSentis, we provide end-to-end support for UK Sponsor Licence applications. We are regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) at Level 3, meaning we are authorised to handle complex immigration and corporate sponsorship matters.
Our services include:
Whether you are applying for your first licence or managing an existing one, LawSentis is here to help.
Book a consultation with LawSentis today and take the next step toward building your international workforce with confidence.
Please answer the following 6 questions to receive an estimation of the costs of obtaining a sponsorship licence for your company. It will only take 2 minutes.
Answer all three questions. If your figures exceed all three thresholds, your company is classed as medium or large and a higher sponsor licence fee applies.
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