Sponsor Licence Application 2025: Step-by-Step Guide
Under the UK’s immigration rules, organisations will, in most cases, need a sponsor licence to hire non-UK skilled workers from overseas. To make a sponsor licence application, you will need to show that your organisation has HR systems in place that comply with the sponsorship compliance duties and that the roles you are recruiting for and […]
UK Visa Supporting Documents Checklist 2025
When applying for a UK visa, you will be required to compile and submit a number of supporting documents. The purpose of these documents is to prove that you are eligible for that particular visa and that you meet both the general UK immigration requirements as well as the specific criteria of the category you are applying under, such […]
Sponsorship Visa UK Guide for Employers 2025
A Sponsorship Visa in the UK is a specific type of visa that allows foreign nationals to work in the UK for an employer who has been licensed by the UK government to sponsor such workers. The primary purpose of this visa is to enable UK organisations to recruit non-UK resident skilled workers, filling roles […]
A Guide to British Citizenship 2025
British citizenship is a legal status granted to individuals who meet specific criteria set by the United Kingdom. It confers a range of rights and responsibilities, including the right to live and work in the UK, access to public services, and the ability to participate in the political system. Unless you are British by descent […]
Skilled Worker Visa Fees & Sponsor Costs 2025
There are a number of Skilled Worker visa fees that will be payable when making an application. The UK employer will also have to factor in the costs of sponsoring the skilled worker. In this guide, we set out how much the Skilled Worker visa application costs, along with the related fees and charges that […]
UK Guide: Swiss Service Providers Visa 2025
Since Brexit, the UK has established new immigration rules that apply to all foreign nationals, including those from Switzerland. These regulations require Swiss nationals who wish to work in the UK on a temporary basis specifically to fulfil certain contractual obligations, to obtain a relevant visa. The Swiss Service Provider visa was introduced to allow […]
UK Expansion Worker Visa: Complete Guide 2025
Through the UK Expansion Worker visa, overseas companies can deploy senior personnel to the UK to set up their first UK branch or subsidiary. It replaced the previous Sole Representative visa, and is one of the specialist sponsored work routes under the Global Business Mobility (GMB) visa umbrella. While the UK Expansion Worker visa offers […]
EU Settlement Scheme 2025 Guidance
As part of the UK’s post-Brexit immigration reforms, the EU Settlement Scheme was introduced to safeguard the lawful status of EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens, along with their family members, to allow them to continue living in the UK. Applying to the scheme ensures these individuals can continue their lives in the UK without any […]
Indefinite Leave to Remain Fee Guide 2025
Applying for indefinite leave to remain comes with a significant financial commitment, particularly for those applying with dependants. Your application will not be processed if there are issues with your fee, making it important to ensure you have the required funds and that you pay the correct amount. In this guide, we explain the fees […]
UK Visa Fees 2025
The Home Office charges UK visa applicants fees to process their applications. How much you need to pay will depend on factors such as the type of visa you are applying for, how long the visa will be valid for, and where you are applying from. In addition to the visa fee, there may also […]