Skilled Worker Route Sponsorship Costs: A Comprehensive Guide for UK Companies

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Skilled Worker Route Sponsorship Costs for UK
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UK Immigration Law Firm 91 9819127002
Skilled Worker Route Sponsorship Costs A
Comprehensive Guide for UK Companies
4 min Read UK Sponsor Licence consultant in
India Mumbai, Delhi Bengaluru

• In this article we have covered these important
  points
• Introduction
• What is UK visa sponsorship?

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Skilled Worker Route Sponsorship Costs for UK
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1. Sponsorship licence application fee to employ
   skilled workers
2. Small businesses charities sponsor licence
3. Large business sponsor licence
4. Certi cate of Sponsorship (CoS) Fees
5. Immigration Skills Charge (ISC)
6. Priority Fees for sponsor license application
7. After the sponsor license is granted
8. Visa application fees
9. Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)

Introduction If you are an employer who wants to
sponsor a foreign worker, you should be aware of
the costs involved in the skilled worker visa
process. You will have to pay different fees at
different stages of the sponsorship, both for the
initial application and for the on-going visa
process. This article explains the various
expenses that you will incur as an employer when
you hire workers on a skilled worker visa in
2024, which replaced the Tier 2 visa.
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What is UK visa sponsorship? UK visa sponsorship
is a process that allows UK employers to hire
workers from outside the UK. To be a sponsor,
organizations or employers in the UK will need to
have a sponsor license by the UK Visas and
Immigration (UKVI). Getting this license
involves meeting certain requirements, like
showing a commitment to following immigration
rules and proving they can handle the
responsibilities of being a sponsor.
A guide to essentials how to apply for a
Sponsor Licence for UK employers
Sponsorship licence application fee to employ
skilled workers UK employers are required to hold
a valid sponsor license to employ non-UK resident
workers through most work visa routes. Being a
sponsor license holder entails costs that need to
be considered in recruitment and on-going
employment budgets. The Home Office implements
a tiered fee system for sponsorship license
applications. Small businesses charities
sponsor licence According to the Home Of ce, an
organization is considered a small company if it
meets at least two of the following criteria
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• The companys turnover is no more than 10.2
  million.
• The companys balance sheet total is no more than
  5.1 million.
• The company has no more than 50 employees.
• If a business falls within the de nition of a
  small business or is a charity, it will pay the
  small company application fee, which is 536.

Large business sponsor licence If a company does
not meet the criteria speci ed by the Home Of ce
of a small business, it will be categorized as a
larger business, and the corresponding
application fee will be 1,476.
Certicate of Sponsorship (CoS) Fees Upon
obtaining a Sponsor Licence, a company is
obligated to issue a  Certificate of Sponsorship
(CoS) to each sponsored worker. Presently, the
fee for a CoS stands at 239 per certi cate,
regardless of whether it is a  Defined
 Certificate of Sponsorship for entry clearance
or an Unde ned Certi cate of Sponsorship for
leave to remain in the UK. The precise and
accurate assignment of CoS is crucial to avoid
unnecessary expenditure and potential refusals in
visa applications. Incorrectly assigning a CoS
type not only increases the risk of visa
application rejections but also puts the company
at risk of failing to comply with sponsor duties,
which may, in turn, lead to the suspension or
revocation of the
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Costs for UK Companies sponsor license. Its
noteworthy that if there are changes in a skilled
workers job code, they may necessitate an
additional CoS to continue their employment with
the same company. This underscores the signi
cance of meticulous attention to CoS details to
ensure a smooth and compliant sponsorship process.
know important facts about Sponsor Licence
Suspension

• Immigration Skills Charge (ISC)
• The Immigration Skills Charge is a fee mandated
  by the UK government for employers sponsoring
  skilled workers from abroad. Its primary aim is
  to prompt employers to invest in local workforce
  training, reducing reliance on migrant labor.
  This charge is applied on a per-employee basis
  and is paid upfront when issuing a Certi cate of
  Sponsorship (CoS) to the sponsored worker. The
  fee amount varies based on the employers size
  and nature
• Small or charitable organizations 364 per
  sponsored worker per year.
• Medium to large organizations 1,000 per
  sponsored worker per year.
• Certain exceptions, such as students switching or
  speci c job codes for skilled workers, may be
  exempt from this fee. Notably, unlike most
  charges, the Immigration Skills Charge must be
  covered by the employing company.
• Theres a possibility of partial refunds if the
  sponsored migrant doesnt complete the full CoS
  duration, experiences visa application issues,
  or doesnt come to work for the sponsoring
  company.

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Priority Fees for sponsor license
application Businesses have the option to
expedite the processing of sponsor licence
applications or in-year Certi cate of Sponsorship
(CoS) allocations within the UK by choosing
priority processing services. The pre-licence
priority sponsor licence service enables a
quicker processing time, typically within 10
working days, in exchange for a fee of 500 per
request. After the sponsor license is
granted After you get your sponsor license,
additional costs may arise, and these can be
covered either by the company or the applicant.
Visa application fees The visa application fees
differ depending on the duration of the Certi
cate of Sponsorship (CoS) and the job category,
including whether it falls under the shortage
occupation list. As of January 2024, the visa
application fees per person are as follows
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In country applications CoS valid up to 3 years Cos valid up to 3 years
Skilled Worker (and any dependants) 827 1,636
Skilled Worker with Shortage Occupation CoS (and any dependants) 551 1,084
Health and Care visa (and any dependants) 284 551
Health and Care visa Shortage Occupation CoS (and any dependants) 284 551
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Entry clearance applications CoS valid up to 3 years Cos valid up to 3 years
Skilled Worker (and any dependants) 719 1,420
Skilled Worker with Shortage Occupation CoS (and any dependants) 551 1,084
Health and Care visa (and any dependants) 284 551
Health and Care visa Shortage Occupation CoS (and any dependants) 284 551
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) Applicants for
visas with a duration exceeding 6 months are
subject to the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)
fee. As of today, these fees stand at Most
adult migrants 1,035 per year
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Costs for UK Companies Students and individuals
on the Youth Mobility Scheme 776 per year
Children under 18 776 per year
How The SmartMove2UK can help? We are expert UK
immigration lawyers, bringing extensive
experience and acknowledged pro ciency in guiding
employers through the sponsorship regime,
facilitating recruitment from overseas to ful ll
their talent requirements. Leveraging our
profound understanding of the sponsorship
process, we offer a comprehensive evaluation of
skilled worker visa costs and the broader
impacts on your organization when sponsoring
migrant workers. For specialized immigration
guidance, feel free to get in touch with us.
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