Sponsor Licence Renewals

What is a Sponsorship Licence renewal?

If the business who has a Sponsorship Licence decides to continue sponsoring skilled migrants, they will need to renew it before it expires. Those who have a sponsor licence can extend it for another 4 years.

How long can a Sponsorship Licence be renewed for?

If the sponsorship licence is renewed prior to expiry of the Licence. With the right fees and application, the licence is now granted indefinitely for Worker and Temporary Worker routes — there is no longer a requirement to renew every four years. This change took effect on 6 April 2024. The UK Expansion Worker route retains a maximum four-year validity.

What are the fees for the Sponsorship License renewal?

From 8 April 2026, small or charitable organisation renewal fees are £611 while a large organisation renewal fee is £1,682.

What is the process for the renewal of Sponsorship Licence?

Sponsor licence renewal applications must be submitted online through the Sponsor Management System (SMS).

Licence holders may be asked to submit additional documents to UKVI within 5 working days of the request. If a sponsoring company fails to send requested documents, UKVI may reduce or remove their CoS allocation or downgrade, suspended, or revoke their licence.

Need help with the renewal of your Sponsor Licence?

A renewal of the licence can be challenging and If you have any questions or need assistance with your UK Sponsorship Licence Renewal; our team of Lawyers have will be happy to advice you further.

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How long does it take for the Sponsorship Licence to be renewed?

It can take up to 8 weeks from the date of submission but if your case is straight forward there is a chance you may receive the outcome sooner.

What documents are required to apply for a Sponsorship Licence?

Depending on the nature of the business the Home Office will confirm at the time of submission the documents required for the renewal of the sponsorship licence.

When can a company apply for renewal of Sponsorship Licence?

A sponsoring company can apply to renew its sponsorship licence up to 90 days before it is set to expire. If a company has sponsored migrants working for it and wants them to keep doing so, they must renew their licence even if they don’t plan to sponsor any new migrants.

How can Morgan Smith Immigration help with the renewal of the Sponsorship Licence?

Our expert lawyers will review your renewal process and implement a strategic plan to assist your business with a successful renewal of your Sponsorship Licence.

How can Morgan Smith Immigration Help?

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