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Guidance

Applications, renewals and services: SMS guide 3

Step-by-step guide to applying for additional services and making renewal applications.

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UK Visas and Immigration
Published
1 August 2013
Last updated
216 JulyDecember 2025 — See all updates

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To help sponsors apply for premium customer service, renew or decline to renew their highly trusted sponsor (HTS) status or licence renewal, and manage action plans.

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Published 1 August 2013
Last updated 216 JulyDecember 2025 + show all updates

  2. SMS guide 3: applications, renewals and services updated.

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Update history

2026-09-04 15:28
Added reference to new manual 13. Updated glossary.

2025-12-16 00:01
Removed references to the discontinued Premium service.

2025-07-02 08:56
SMS guide 3: applications, renewals and services updated.

2024-07-17 10:33
Added an accessible version.

2024-07-12 16:11
Updated SMS guide 3 to reflect several changes to the SMS system.