Streamline Your Global Workforce with a Sponsor Licence Application | GlobalBusi

1. Sponsor Licence Application globalbusinessmobility.com/sponsor-licence-application You are required to fill out an online application form and submit the required supporting documentation to apply for a Global Business Mobility Visa Sponsor Licence on the gov.uk website. In order to qualify for the UK Expansion Worker Visa, you must provide documentation proving that you are a legitimate organisation operating legally in the UK, or that you have a UK footprint and credible plans to establish a UK presence. You must also provide information about any associated foreign businesses. There is a fee for your application when you apply for a Sponsor Licence. The fee depends on the type of licence you are applying for and what type of organisation you are. In the case of a Senior or Specialist Worker Visa licence, the size or charitable status of your organisation will also be considered in the amount that you must pay. The type of Sponsor Licence you’re applying for will also determine your final fee amount. The fee to acquire a Sponsor Licence: Fee for small or charitable sponsors Fee for medium or large sponsors Type of licence Worker £536 £1,476 Temporary Worker £536 £536 Worker and Temporary Worker £536 £1,476 Add a Worker licence to an existing Temporary Worker licence No fee £940 Add a Temporary Worker licence to an existing Worker licence No fee No fee The application procedure can be complicated because of the preparation required to gather all the documentation. Once a Sponsor Licence is issued, you will also be required to assign certain responsibilities to members of your staff, known as key personnel, some or all of them will have access to the Home Office Sponsorship Management System (SMS) once a Sponsor Licence is granted. This can become more challenging if you want 1/2

2. to sponsor applicants for the UK Expansion Worker Visa and there are restrictions on who can serve as your authorising officer and Level 1 SMS User. The Home Office will further conduct a background check on everybody taking part in the sponsoring procedure. It is usually recommended to seek professional legal guidance before submitting an application for a Global Business Mobility Route Sponsor Licence due to the complexity of the process. By doing this, you can increase the chances of approval on your application. 2/2