Sponsorship visa to the UK

How to get a sponsor licence

• Check your business is eligible.
• Choose the type of licence you want to apply for - this will depend on what type of worker you want to sponsor.
• Decide who will manage sponsorship within your business.
• Apply online and pay the fee.

1. Can I sponsor someone to come to the UK?
2. How do I get sponsorship to work in the UK?
3. How much does it cost a company to sponsor a visa UK?
4. Who can sponsor UK visitor visa?
5. How much money do I need to sponsor a visitor to UK?
6. Can I get a UK work visa without sponsorship?
7. How do I find a sponsor?
8. Is it difficult to get work permit in UK?
9. Who can sponsor me to study in UK?
10. How can a foreigner get a job in the UK?
11. Can I move to UK without a job?
12. Do UK companies sponsoring work permits?

Can I sponsor someone to come to the UK?

If you want to sponsor their visit to the UK you should produce an invitation letter and supporting documents. An applicant is the person who will apply for a visitor visa. A sponsor is the person inviting the applicant to visit the UK.

How do I get sponsorship to work in the UK?

To qualify for a Skilled Worker visa, you must:

1. work for a UK employer that's been approved by the Home Office.
2. have a 'certificate of sponsorship' from your employer with information about the role you've been offered in the UK.
3. do a job that's on the list of eligible occupations.

How much does it cost a company to sponsor a visa UK?

The current fee payable for small companies to obtain a sponsor licence is £536 and it is £1,476 for large companies. The application process can be expedited for an additional cost of £500.

Who can sponsor UK visitor visa?

8. UK visitor visa sponsor documents. A friend, family member or business associate can be the sponsor in support of the UK Visitor Visa application. The documents required to sponsor UK Visitor Visa include proof of accommodation and the sponsor's bank balance.

How much money do I need to sponsor a visitor to UK?

FUNDS REQUIREMENT

You must have at least £4,000 in your savings. Anything less than that can raise questions and lead to visa refusal. Again, UK Visas and Immigration does not specify what is acceptable in terms of funds.

Can I get a UK work visa without sponsorship?

Most of the UK work visas require sponsorships from the UK-based employer so you will need to have secured a suitable job and sponsorship before applying for the UK work visa.

How do I find a sponsor?

Have a great sponsor proposal.

1. Start with a story. It could be your story, or the story of someone whose life you changed. ...
2. Describe what you do. This is your mission statement. ...
3. Benefits. ...
4. Describe your demographics.
5. Create an advisory board. ...
6. Ask for the money. ...
7. Promise deliverables. ...
8. Don't sell yourself short.

Is it difficult to get work permit in UK?

You'll need to pay a fee for this visa, as well as the healthcare surcharge to access the National Health Service (NHS). ... However, the most popular way to gain a UK work visa is through the Tier 2 (General) visa, which is for skilled workers from outside the EEA and Switzerland who have a job offer to work in the UK.

Who can sponsor me to study in UK?

The UKVI define an official sponsor as:

• Your country's government or the UK government.
• British Council.
• Any international organisation.
• Any international company.
• Any university.

How can a foreigner get a job in the UK?

In order to apply for most work visas, you'll usually need to gain a job offer with sponsorship from an employer in the UK first. This employer must also be approved by the Home Office and be on itsr list of eligible employers.

Can I move to UK without a job?

Yes, you can move to the UK without a job if you have enough money to support yourself and if you are a European (EEA) Citizen (soon to change with Brexit), born to British parents or qualify for one of the following visa's: Tier 5 Youth Mobility (this is country and age-restricted) ... Student Visa (limited working hours)

Do UK companies sponsoring work permits?

If you wish to move to the UK on work and do not belong to an EU or EEA country, then you are required to acquire a Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from a UK employer. But not all UK employers have permission to issue a CoS to foreign employees.