SELF SPONSORSHIP VISA
Live and Work in the UK: Start or manage your UK company with a Self-Sponsored Business Visa. Our expert lawyers simplify the process for you and your key staff.
If you’re looking to establish a business in the UK or expand your existing overseas operations into the UK, the Self Sponsorship route could be an ideal solution for you to work and live there. It’s important to understand that there isn’t an official visa known as the ‘Self Sponsorship Visa.’ Instead, this pathway allows you to enter the UK under the Skilled Worker Visa category.
The self-sponsored business visa leverages the significant flexibility of the Skilled Worker visa rules, allowing you to issue a work visa for yourself based on a business you own or have an interest in. Once your visa is granted, your business can also sponsor other skilled workers. This makes the visa an excellent option for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and those looking to expand their business to the UK.
Self-sponsorship in the UK is open to anyone who meets all of the following criteria:
Has experience, skills, or qualifications in the area of the business they wish to establish.
Has a business idea or has identified an existing UK business to take over.
Has adequate resources to support their proposed business in the UK. Note that there is no minimum or maximum investment required for your business venture; it depends on your business needs and may range from £25,000 or more.
Ideally has a person who is settled in the UK or a British citizen to take on the responsibilities of the Authorising Officer.
Has the ability to sit and pass an approved English language test at Level B1, if required. B1 CEFR in reading, writing, speaking, and listening is the minimum level of English language proficiency required for the visa.
The main advantages of self-sponsorship visa route are :
Engage in any type of business activity.
Obtain a 5-year visa for yourself and your dependents from the outset.
Become eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or Permanent Residence after 5 years of employment.
No minimum investment required.
UK Self Sponsorship Visa Requirements
You must be able to satisfy the following requirements:
Must be over the age of 18
Have a UK Company with a UK resident Director
The Company must have a Sponsor Licence
Your job is listed on the eligible occupation list
Your UK job must pay you a minimum salary according to the Job Role
Have enough funds to satisfy the maintenance requirement
Complete an English Language Test
Provide a valid TB Test Certificate
How Our Immigration Lawyers Can Help
Whether you need an assessment of your prospects for successfully applying for a Skilled Worker visa through self-sponsorship, advice on preparing a successful Skilled Worker sponsor licence application, or professional assistance with preparing and submitting an application to sponsor yourself as a Skilled Worker, we can manage your self-sponsorship Skilled Worker route application on your behalf.
We pride ourselves on being approachable and proactive in understanding and meeting our business clients’ needs. We are dedicated to providing clear and reliable immigration advice directly to business owners, offering a professional and friendly service
If you require assistance with your Self Sponsorship visa application, speak to our helpful immigration lawyer by calling us on 0203 442 0292 or contact@aaraflaw.co.uk