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UK Sponsor Licence cost estimator

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.

Why use a Sponsor Licence Fees calculator?

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.

Important: employer cost recovery ban

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.

Who should use this calculator?

This tool is designed for:

Important considerations before applying for a Sponsor Licence

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.

Need legal advice on Sponsor Licences?

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.

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Sponsor licence calculator

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.

Example of result which you will get in the end:
Certificate of Sponsorship costs Β£525
Worker licence fee (small/charitable) Β£611
Immigration Skills Charge (2 years, small sponsor) Β£960
Our fees (from) From Β£1,700 + VAT
Total (excl. VAT on our fees) Β£3,796
(1/6) Determine size of your company

Determine size of your company

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.

Your company is classed as small if it satisfies at least two of the three criteria below. Meeting two or more "small" thresholds = small company fee (Β£611). Otherwise the medium/large fee (Β£1,682) applies.
1. Your annual turnover?
2. Your total assets (balance sheet)?
3. How many employees?
(2/6) Are you a charitable sponsor?

Are you a charitable sponsor?

You are a charitable sponsor if you satisfy at least one of the following:
β€’ A registered charity in England or Wales
β€’ A registered charity in Scotland
β€’ A registered charity in Northern Ireland
β€’ An excepted charity
β€’ An exempt charity
β€’ An ecclesiastical corporation established for charitable purposes

Charitable sponsors always qualify for the small sponsor licence fee (Β£611) regardless of company size.
(3/6) Specify the period

Specify the period for which you are hiring the employee:

How the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) is calculated:
The ISC is charged per 6-month block, not per whole year. Rates from 16 December 2025:
β€’ Small/charitable sponsor: Β£480 for the first 12 months, then Β£240 per additional 6 months
β€’ Medium/large sponsor: Β£1,320 for the first 12 months, then Β£660 per additional 6 months
(4/6) Please enter how many foreign employees

Please enter how many foreign employees you would like to hire:

Each employee requires a separate Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) at Β£525 each (effective April 2025, unchanged in 2026). The Immigration Skills Charge also applies per employee, per the period selected.
(5/6) Select service you need

Select service you need:

Basic

From Β£1,700 + VAT
  • Documents check
(Last question) Contact preference

What is the best form of communication with you?

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Our manager will be in touch very soon. Your estimated costs are shown below.
⚠️ Employer cost recovery ban Since 31 December 2024, it is unlawful for employers to pass any of the above government fees (sponsor licence, CoS, or ISC) on to workers, whether directly, by deduction from salary, or by any other means. Breach of this rule may result in revocation of your sponsor licence. All costs above must be borne entirely by the employer.

This estimate is based on current Home Office fee rates (sponsor licence fees effective 8 April 2026; CoS and ISC rates effective December 2025) and is provided for guidance only. It does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a qualified immigration solicitor for advice specific to your circumstances.

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