For Employers / UK Business Immigration / Sponsor Licence Applications

Sponsor Licence Applications

End-to-end support to apply for a UK sponsor licence — eligibility, supporting documents, key personnel, preparation and Home Office submission.

For Employers / UK Business Immigration / Sponsor Licence Applications

Sponsor Licence Applications

End-to-end support to apply for a UK sponsor licence — eligibility, supporting documents, key personnel, preparation and Home Office submission.

For Employers / UK Business Immigration / Sponsor Licence Applications

Sponsor Licence Applications

End-to-end support to apply for a UK sponsor licence — eligibility, supporting documents, key personnel, preparation and Home Office submission.

What is a sponsor licence?

A sponsor licence allows a UK business to employ workers from overseas under routes such as Skilled Worker. The Home Office assesses whether your business is genuine, whether you can meet your sponsor duties and whether your key personnel are suitable. We prepare the application and supporting documents so you apply with confidence.

What is a sponsor licence?

A sponsor licence allows a UK business to employ workers from overseas under routes such as Skilled Worker. The Home Office assesses whether your business is genuine, whether you can meet your sponsor duties and whether your key personnel are suitable. We prepare the application and supporting documents so you apply with confidence.

What is a sponsor licence?

A sponsor licence allows a UK business to employ workers from overseas under routes such as Skilled Worker. The Home Office assesses whether your business is genuine, whether you can meet your sponsor duties and whether your key personnel are suitable. We prepare the application and supporting documents so you apply with confidence.

Sponsor Licence Applications services

Sponsor Licence Applications services

Sponsor Licence Applications services

Who this service group is for

New sponsors

Employers applying for their first licence.

Growing businesses

Companies hiring overseas talent.

Startups and SMEs

Smaller businesses new to sponsorship.

Who this service group is for

New sponsors

Employers applying for their first licence.

Growing businesses

Companies hiring overseas talent.

Startups and SMEs

Smaller businesses new to sponsorship.

Who this service group is for

New sponsors

Employers applying for their first licence.

Growing businesses

Companies hiring overseas talent.

Startups and SMEs

Smaller businesses new to sponsorship.

Key requirements and considerations

Genuine business

Supporting documents

Key personnel

HR systems

Genuine vacancies

Key requirements and considerations

Genuine business

Supporting documents

Key personnel

HR systems

Genuine vacancies

Key requirements and considerations

Genuine business

Supporting documents

Key personnel

HR systems

Genuine vacancies

How Suassuna Global can help

Eligibility review

We confirm you can apply.

Document preparation

Help gathering supporting documents.

Key personnel advice

Choosing the right people.

HR review

Checking your processes are ready.

Application submission

We prepare and submit the application.

Post-grant support

Help using your licence.

How Suassuna Global can help

Eligibility review

We confirm you can apply.

Document preparation

Help gathering supporting documents.

Key personnel advice

Choosing the right people.

HR review

Checking your processes are ready.

Application submission

We prepare and submit the application.

Post-grant support

Help using your licence.

How Suassuna Global can help

Eligibility review

We confirm you can apply.

Document preparation

Help gathering supporting documents.

Key personnel advice

Choosing the right people.

HR review

Checking your processes are ready.

Application submission

We prepare and submit the application.

Post-grant support

Help using your licence.

How the process works

A clear, structured process from first enquiry to next steps.

How the process works

A clear, structured process from first enquiry to next steps.

How the process works

A clear, structured process from first enquiry to next steps.

01

Initial consultation

01

Initial consultation

02

Review your organisation

02

Review your organisation

03

Agree scope & plan

03

Agree scope & plan

04

Deliver the work

04

Deliver the work

05

Ongoing support

05

Ongoing support

Fees and consultation

Costs and scope are agreed before you instruct us, so there are no surprises. Start with a consultation, or see our published legal fees.

Consultation fee

£100

30-minute video call

Fees and consultation

Costs and scope are agreed before you instruct us, so there are no surprises. Start with a consultation, or see our published legal fees.

Consultation fee

£100

30-minute video call

Fees and consultation

Costs and scope are agreed before you instruct us, so there are no surprises. Start with a consultation, or see our published legal fees.

Consultation fee

£100

30-minute video call

Trusted, regulated legal advice

Solicitor-led

Advice led by qualified immigration lawyers.

SRA regulated

Martins Costa Immigration Ltd trading as Suassuna Global is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Bilingual support

Advice in English and Portuguese, with other languages available.

Independent reviews

Read what clients say about us on Google.

Trusted, regulated legal advice

Solicitor-led

Advice led by qualified immigration lawyers.

SRA regulated

Martins Costa Immigration Ltd trading as Suassuna Global is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Bilingual support

Advice in English and Portuguese, with other languages available.

Independent reviews

Read what clients say about us on Google.

Trusted, regulated legal advice

Solicitor-led

Advice led by qualified immigration lawyers.

SRA regulated

Martins Costa Immigration Ltd trading as Suassuna Global is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Bilingual support

Advice in English and Portuguese, with other languages available.

Independent reviews

Read what clients say about us on Google.

Frequently asked questions

Do we need a licence to hire overseas?

How long does it take?

What documents are needed?

Can we be refused?

What happens after approval?

Is this for any new UK company?

Who uses this route?

Does the worker need sponsorship?

Is a sponsor required?

Can the worker settle through this route?

Frequently asked questions

Do we need a licence to hire overseas?

How long does it take?

What documents are needed?

Can we be refused?

What happens after approval?

Is this for any new UK company?

Who uses this route?

Does the worker need sponsorship?

Is a sponsor required?

Can the worker settle through this route?

Frequently asked questions

Do we need a licence to hire overseas?

How long does it take?

What documents are needed?

Can we be refused?

What happens after approval?

Is this for any new UK company?

Who uses this route?

Does the worker need sponsorship?

Is a sponsor required?

Can the worker settle through this route?

Need immigration support for your business?

Book an employer consultation to discuss sponsorship, compliance and the right support for your organisation.

Need immigration support for your business?

Book an employer consultation to discuss sponsorship, compliance and the right support for your organisation.

Need immigration support for your business?

Book an employer consultation to discuss sponsorship, compliance and the right support for your organisation.

Immigration updates & practical guidance

Occasional updates on UK immigration, sponsor compliance and selected Portugal topics.

Immigration updates & practical guidance

Occasional updates on UK immigration, sponsor compliance and selected Portugal topics.

Immigration updates & practical guidance

Occasional updates on UK immigration, sponsor compliance and selected Portugal topics.