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Sponsor License renewal fees vary depending on the size of the company, and discounted rates apply to charities and small organisations. It is important to pay an accurate fee. Otherwise, the renewal application will be rejected.
In The Companies Act 2006, to qualify as a small business (SME), the organization must meet at least two of the following criteria:
If these conditions do not apply, then the organization will have to pay a medium or large Sponsor Licence Fee.
| Type of Licence | Fees in British Pounds (prices updated as of July 2025) |
|---|---|
| Worker Sponsor Licence (large sponsors) | £1,579 |
| Worker Sponsor Licence (small sponsors) | £574 |
| Student Sponsor Licence | £574 |
| Temporary Worker Sponsor Licence | £574 |
| Worker and Temporary Worker Sponsor Licence (large sponsor) | £1,579 |
| Worker and Student Sponsor Licence (large sponsor) | £1,579 |
| Worker, Temporary Worker and Student Sponsor Licence (large sponsor) | £1,579 |
| Temporary Worker and Student Sponsor Licence | £574 |
| Worker Sponsor Licence (large sponsor), where sponsor currently holds a Temporary Worker and/or Student Sponsor Licence | £1,005 |
Important Read:
For a full breakdown of fees and related costs, see our: UK Home Office immigration and nationality fees guide 2026
The Home Office will execute the application in two stages: validation checks and the review stage. When the renewal has been submitted through SMS and the appropriate money has been paid.
The caseworker will check the status of the existing Sponsor Licence, such as whether it is A-rated or subject to an action plan, and ensure that there are no difficulties with the renewal application that would result in a denial, such as failure to provide supplementary documentation on time.
The review step is concerned with the checks that will be done to verify continuous eligibility for the licence, including checks against nominated key persons and the organisation itself, to ensure that it continues to operate legally in the UK and is appropriate to be a licenced sponsor.
Generally, this includes checking Companies House records to confirm business continuity in the UK and checking the organization’s SMS containing information about the organisation, its sponsor employees, and the sponsor certificate issued.
If the Home Office needs more detailed information, it may request additional information or documentation from the organisation. Companies usually respond within 5 days. In some cases, sponsors may only be eligible for “Streamlined Licence Renewal”. This applies if the sponsor has renewed the license twice in the past and the renewal is allowed without compliance or issues.
Due to the streamlined process, the following will not be checked as part of the renewal:
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