Self-Sponsorship Skilled Worker
You may be eligible for a self-sponsorship skilled worker visa if you want to establish a business or if you have an existing business. You need to apply for a sponsor license for the business before you can apply for a skilled worker visa through self-sponsorship.

Establish a UK Business:
You must establish a legitimate business in the UK
Apply for a Sponsor Licence:
Once your business is established, you will need to apply for a skilled worker sponsor licence.
Assign a Certificate of Sponsorship:
Once sponsor licence is granted, you will be required to assign a certificate of sponsorship to yourself through the Sponsor Management System provided by the Home Office.
Apply for a Skilled Worker Visa:
Once the certificate of sponsorship is issued, you can proceed to apply for a skilled worker visa subject to meeting the following requirements: eligible occupation, salary, financial and English language requirements.
Maintain Compliance:
You are required to maintain compliance.
Advantages of the Self-Sponsorship Route:
- You do not need a UK employer to apply for a visa. You can merely establish your business and once you obtain a sponsor licence, you can sponsor yourself.
- There is no minimum investment amount required for this route.
- You have more freedom as you have full control over your business and you can make your own decisions.
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