Original document : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/workers-and-temporary-workers-guidance-for-sponsors-part-1-apply-for-a-licence

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Guidance

Workers and Temporary Workers - guidance for sponsors part 1: apply for a licence

Guidance for sponsors on applying for a licence.

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UK Visas and Immigration
Published
9 December 2020
Last updated
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Guidance for employers on how to apply for a licence to sponsor a person on the Worker and Temporary Worker immigration routes.

It tells you about the requirements you must meet, how we consider applications, and what you can do if your application is refused.

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Published 9 December 2020

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    3. The guidance has been updated to reflect a commitment given in the Written Ministerial Statement of 28 November 2024 to prohibit the passing on of Skilled Worker sponsor licence or Certificate of Sponsorship fees to sponsored workers by the end of 2024, and to prohibit sponsors from sponsoring workers in a personal capacity. A full list of changes can be found in the guidance.

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Update history

2025-04-09 00:01
Guidance updated to reflect the Immigration Rules coming into force on 9 April 2025. Further details about the changes can be found within the guidance.

2024-12-31 09:00
The guidance has been updated to reflect a commitment given in the Written Ministerial Statement of 28 November 2024 to prohibit the passing on of Skilled Worker sponsor licence or Certificate of Sponsorship fees to sponsored workers by the end of 2024, and to prohibit sponsors from sponsoring workers in a personal capacity. A full list of changes can be found in the guidance.

2024-10-24 09:00
Changes to the guidance to reflect the initial phase of the new sponsorship service for selected Government Authorised Exchange sponsors, and to make some other minor amendments and clarifications.

2022-09-23 09:59
Accessible version added.

2022-08-22 09:00
Guidance updated to reflect the introduction of the new Scale-up route on 22 August 2022, to clarify that we may undertake digital compliance inspections as well as, or instead of, on-site compliance visits and to make other minor changes.

2022-04-12 12:08
Added accessible version.

2022-04-11 09:00
Updated guidance to reflect the introduction of the new Global Business Mobility routes.