You may be considered a small sponsor if two of the following apply:  

  • your annual turnover is £10.2 million or less
  • your total assets are worth £5.1 million or less
  • you have 50 employees or fewer.

Fees for sponsoring a Skiller Worker for five years

Fees                                                         

Medium or large sponsor                                                                    

Small or charitable sponsor                                                                          

Certificate of sponsorship

£239

£239

Immigration skills charge

£5000

£1820

Application filling fee

£1636

£1636

Biometric appointment

£142*

£142*

Immigration health surcharge

£5175

£5175

Total

£12,192

 £9012

*There will be no appointment fee if the person applies through the UKVI ID check app. 

Fees for sponsoring a Skilled Worker for two years

Fees                                                         

Medium or large sponsor                                                                    

Small or charitable sponsor                                                                          

Certificate of sponsorship

£239

£239

Immigration skills charge

£2000

£728

Application filling fee

£827

£827

Biometric appointment

£142*

£142*

Immigration health surcharge

£2070

£2070

Total

£5136

 £2864

 *There will be no appointment fee if the person applies through the UKVI ID check app.