{"id":864,"date":"2024-07-26T10:42:34","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T10:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/?p=864"},"modified":"2025-12-18T11:26:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T11:26:17","slug":"sponsoring-an-employee-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/sponsoring-an-employee-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does It Take to Sponsor an Employee in the UK?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-866\" src=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sponsoring-an-Employee.jpg\" alt=\"Sponsoring an Employee\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sponsoring-an-Employee.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sponsoring-an-Employee-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sponsoring-an-Employee-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sponsoring-an-Employee-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sponsoring an Employee: To sponsor foreign employees in the United Kingdom, employers will need a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). This includes EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland citizens who arrived in the UK after 31 December 2020.<\/p>\n<p>When recruiting workers under the UK sponsored work visa routes, employers have to provide them with CoS. Before a migrant worker is sponsored, an employer must assign a Certificate of Sponsorship to confirm that the conditions of the relevant visa have been met.<\/p>\n<p>How long does it take to sponsor an employee in the UK? In this article, we will make you understand what a CoS is, what types of CoS are there, and how long it takes to sponsoring an employee.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Post Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/sponsoring-an-employee-in-the-uk\/#What_is_the_purpose_of_a_Certificate_of_Sponsorship_CoS\" >What is the purpose of a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/sponsoring-an-employee-in-the-uk\/#What_is_the_difference_between_an_undefined_and_defined_Certificate_of_Sponsorship\" >What is the difference between an undefined and defined Certificate of Sponsorship?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/sponsoring-an-employee-in-the-uk\/#What_is_an_Annual_Certificate_of_Sponsorship\" >What is an Annual Certificate of Sponsorship?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/sponsoring-an-employee-in-the-uk\/#Can_an_employee_switch_from_an_Undefined_to_Defined_CoS\" >Can an employee switch from an Undefined to Defined CoS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/sponsoring-an-employee-in-the-uk\/#Who_needs_a_Certificate_of_Sponsorship\" >Who needs a Certificate of Sponsorship?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/sponsoring-an-employee-in-the-uk\/#How_can_an_employer_obtain_a_Certificate_of_Sponsorship\" >How can an employer obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/sponsoring-an-employee-in-the-uk\/#What_does_the_Home_Office_consider_in_the_CoS_allocation_application\" >What does the Home Office consider in the CoS allocation application?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/sponsoring-an-employee-in-the-uk\/#What_is_the_cost_of_a_Certificate_of_Sponsorship\" >What is the cost of a Certificate of Sponsorship?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/sponsoring-an-employee-in-the-uk\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_get_a_Certificate_of_Sponsorship\" >How long does it take to get a Certificate of Sponsorship?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/sponsoring-an-employee-in-the-uk\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Certificate_of_Sponsorship\"><\/span>What is a Certificate of Sponsorship?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is a reference number, not a physical document, that a sponsor provides to a potential employee they wish to sponsor.<\/p>\n<p>The certificate has a unique number that the employee uses to apply for a visa. CoSs are obtained and assigned through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/sponsor-management-system\">Sponsor Management System<\/a> (SMS).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_purpose_of_a_Certificate_of_Sponsorship_CoS\"><\/span>What is the purpose of a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The purpose of the Certificate of Sponsorship is to confirm the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The employer wishes to sponsor the worker.<\/li>\n<li>The worker meets the relevant immigration requirements for the specific route they are applying under.<\/li>\n<li>The employer is eligible to sponsor the worker on that route.<\/li>\n<li>That they are eligible to sponsor the worker on the relevant route; and<\/li>\n<li>That they agree to abide by the terms of conditions as stated in the Sponsor Management Systems (SMS).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, having a valid CoS does not guarantee that the worker will be granted entry clearance or permission to stay.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/uk-ltd-company-formation.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-233\" src=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/UK-Ltd-Company-Formation-for-UK-and-Non-UK-Residents-from-only-0.99-inc-VAT-one-off-fee.png\" alt=\"UK Ltd Company Formation\" width=\"980\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/UK-Ltd-Company-Formation-for-UK-and-Non-UK-Residents-from-only-0.99-inc-VAT-one-off-fee.png 980w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/UK-Ltd-Company-Formation-for-UK-and-Non-UK-Residents-from-only-0.99-inc-VAT-one-off-fee-300x46.png 300w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/UK-Ltd-Company-Formation-for-UK-and-Non-UK-Residents-from-only-0.99-inc-VAT-one-off-fee-768x118.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_an_undefined_and_defined_Certificate_of_Sponsorship\"><\/span>What is the difference between an undefined and defined Certificate of Sponsorship?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Undefined CoS is used for skilled workers applying for permission within the UK or for workers on other visa routes such as the Intra-Company Transfer route.<\/p>\n<p>Defined CoS is for skilled workers outside the UK applying for entry clearance. It is not assigned from the sponsor\u2019s annual allocation and there are no limits to the number of Certificates available.<\/p>\n<p>Sponsors must request a Defined CoS allocation. Unlike Undefined CoS, specific details of the migrant must be provided for the Defined CoS. It can only be assigned to the migrant whom the request was made for.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_Annual_Certificate_of_Sponsorship\"><\/span>What is an Annual Certificate of Sponsorship?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An annual CoS allocation refers to the number of Undefined Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) that an employer estimates they will need for workers and temporary workers within a year.<\/p>\n<p>When a company applies for a sponsor licence, it estimates the number of undefined certificates required for different routes. These certificates are used to sponsor foreign nationals applying for permission to work in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>The Home Office grants this allocation based on the organisation\u2019s justification, and it remains valid for up to 12 months.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_employee_switch_from_an_Undefined_to_Defined_CoS\"><\/span>Can an employee switch from an Undefined to Defined CoS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An employee can switch from Undefined to Defined Certificate of Sponsorship if they are in the UK and hold an Undefined CoS and they\u2019re eligible for the skilled worker route.<\/p>\n<p>To change to a Defined CoS, one needs to ensure:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Skilled Worker meets the requirements for the visa.<\/li>\n<li>Your employer requests a Defined CoS for you through the Sponsorship Management System (SMS).<\/li>\n<li>You apply for the Skilled Worker visa once the Defined CoS is assigned. You\u2019ll need to submit your application online, pay the relevant fees, and provide supporting documents.<\/li>\n<li>During the application process, you\u2019ll indicate that you\u2019re switching from an Undefined CoS to a Defined CoS. Make sure to follow the guidance provided by the Home Office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_needs_a_Certificate_of_Sponsorship\"><\/span>Who needs a Certificate of Sponsorship?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Skilled Worker visa<\/li>\n<li>Global Business Mobility visas<\/li>\n<li>Scale Up visa<\/li>\n<li>Minister of Religion<\/li>\n<li>International Sportsperson<\/li>\n<li>Scale-up Worker<\/li>\n<li>Creative Worker<\/li>\n<li>Religious Worker<\/li>\n<li>Government Authorised Exchange<\/li>\n<li>International Agreement<\/li>\n<li>Seasonal Worker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/uk-virtual-office-business-address.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-230\" src=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Build-your-own-Unique-and-Personalised-UK-Virtual-Office-Address.png\" alt=\"Personalised UK Virtual Office Address\" width=\"980\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Build-your-own-Unique-and-Personalised-UK-Virtual-Office-Address.png 980w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Build-your-own-Unique-and-Personalised-UK-Virtual-Office-Address-300x46.png 300w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Build-your-own-Unique-and-Personalised-UK-Virtual-Office-Address-768x118.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_an_employer_obtain_a_Certificate_of_Sponsorship\"><\/span>How can an employer obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) in the UK, employers need to apply for a sponsorship licence if their company meets the eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n<p>To apply, the company will have to choose the appropriate type of sponsorship licence based on the category of workers it plans to sponsor. Once the application is approved, the company will receive the sponsorship licence.<\/p>\n<p>Once the company has a licence, it can apply for either Defined or Undefined certificates through the Sponsorship Management System. For undefined certificates, the employer will have to estimate how many undefined certificates they will need for workers and temporary workers in the first year when applying for their licence.<\/p>\n<p>After the application process, the company will assign the Certificate of Sponsorship to a worker. After assigning the CoS, the worker should use it to apply for their visa within 3 months before the job\u2019s start date listed on the certificate.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_the_Home_Office_consider_in_the_CoS_allocation_application\"><\/span>What does the Home Office consider in the CoS allocation application?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When applying for the Certificate of Sponsorship, the Home Office considers several factors to determine your annual allocation such as:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Business details such as your business operation, the type of business you conduct, and how long you\u2019ve been trading.<\/li>\n<li>Previous records with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/uk-visas-and-immigration\">UK Visas and Immigration<\/a> (UKVI).<\/li>\n<li>Sponsorship arrangement: The agencies you work with to hire workers and their immigration history.<\/li>\n<li>Company size and operations<\/li>\n<li>Specific categories. If you\u2019re applying under the UK Expansion Worker category, the location and nationality of your Authorising Officer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cost_of_a_Certificate_of_Sponsorship\"><\/span>What is the cost of a Certificate of Sponsorship?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The cost will depend on how long the CoS is assigned and the type of visa being applied.<\/p>\n<p>Skilled Worker visa CoS costs \u00a3239 per certificate while Temporary Worker visa CoS costs \u00a325 per certificate.<\/p>\n<p>CoS for an international Sportsperson visa assigned for more than 12 months costs \u00a3239 and \u00a325 assigned for 12 months or less.<\/p>\n<p>Immigration and visa fees may apply if you assign a certificate to a Skilled Worker or Senior\/Specialist Worker.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_get_a_Certificate_of_Sponsorship\"><\/span>How long does it take to get a Certificate of Sponsorship?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It typically takes one working day for a Certificate of Sponsorship to be approved. Once the certificate is approved, it will appear in your Sponsorship Management System (SMS) account.<\/p>\n<p>However, it may take longer if UKVI needs to carry out further checks on the information in your application.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure a swift and smooth application process, the company should ensure they have provided all the necessary information accurately, ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for the specific visa category, and submit the application promptly.<\/p>\n<p>Always monitor SMS accounts for updates.<\/p>\n<p>A Certificate of Sponsorship takes one working day to be approved, however, it may take longer if UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) needs to carry out further checks. Remember, when issuing a CoS, the worker is not supposed to apply for the visa 3 months before the start date of the job listed on the CoS.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>Q: How much does it cost to sponsor a foreign employee?<br \/>\n<\/b><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Sponsoring a foreign employee in the UK involves several costs such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sponsor license application fee which is \u00a31,476 for large companies and \u00a3536 for small companies and charities.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Certificate of Sponsorship which is \u00a3199 per employee.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Immigration skill charge which is \u00a31,000 for large companies and \u00a3364 for small companies. This is for the first year. Each additional 6 months will cost \u00a3500 for large companies and \u00a3182 for small companies.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Visa application fee which may cost \u00a3610 to \u00a31,408 depending on the length of stay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Q: How to sponsoring an employee?<br \/>\n<\/b><strong>Ans:<\/strong> To sponsoring an employee in the UK, a business owner must ensure that their business is eligible to sponsor workers. The eligibility check includes a genuine business and can offer a job that meets the skill and salary requirements. If the business is eligible, the business owner can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Apply for sponsor license<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Assign a Certificate of Sponsorship<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Employee applies for visa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a sponsor you have to be compliant by keeping records of your sponsored employees and reporting any changes to circumstances in UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).<\/p>\n<p><b>Q: What is a tier 2 sponsored employee?<br \/>\n<\/b><strong>Ans:<\/strong> A Tier 2 sponsored employee, now referred to as a Skilled Worker, is a non-UK resident who is employed by a UK company under the Skilled Worker visa route. The worker can stay in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer.<\/p>\n<p><b>Q: Can my company sponsor an employee in the UK?<br \/>\n<\/b><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes, your company can sponsoring an employee in the UK as long as it meets the eligibility check of sponsoring employees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/what-is-postal-fraud-and-how-can-businassist-help\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">What is Postal Fraud and How can BusinAssist Help me From Being a Target?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/first-gazette-notice-for-compulsory-strike-off\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">What is a First Gazette Notice for Compulsory Strike-Off?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/how-much-can-i-claim-for-working-from-home\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">What Expenses Are Claimable When Working From Home?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/disadvantages-of-dormant-company\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">What Are the Disadvantages of a Dormant Company?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/companies-house-default-address\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Everything You Need to Know About Companies House Default Address<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/selling-products-online-from-home-uk\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">How to Start Selling Products Online from Home: A Beginner\u2019s Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/stock-transfer-form-j30-a-step-by-step-filling-guide\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">How to Fill Out a Stock Transfer Form J30: A Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/how-to-resign-as-a-director-of-a-limited-company\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">A Step-by-Step Guide to Resign as a Director of a Limited Company<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-ai-takes-your-job\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">What to Do If AI Takes Your Job: Should You Be Worried?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/company-resolution-understanding-different-types\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Company Resolution: Understanding the Different Types of Resolution in Business<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is a Certificate of Sponsorship?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is a reference number, not a physical document, that a sponsor provides to a potential employee they wish to sponsor.  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