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.