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What is a Self Sponsorship Visa?
A Self Sponsorship Visa allows individuals to work in the UK without requiring a third-party sponsor, provided they meet the necessary immigration requirements. This type of visa is especially beneficial for skilled workers who wish to work independently or entrepreneurs aiming to run their own business in the UK.
Who Self-Sponsorship route is for?
The Self Sponsorship Visa is primarily for skilled workers and entrepreneurs who:
Wish to move to the UK to work in a skilled occupation.
Wish to move to the UK to work in a skilled occupation.
Wish to move to the UK to work in a skilled occupation.
Plan to start or manage a UK Business.
Plan to start or manage a UK Business.
Plan to start or manage a UK Business.
Meet the skill and salary thresholds set by UK immigration law.
Meet the skill and salary thresholds set by UK immigration law.
Meet the skill and salary thresholds set by UK immigration law.
Do not have a third-party employer but can meet the skilled worker sponsor license criteria independently.
Do not have a third-party employer but can meet the skilled worker sponsor license criteria independently.
Do not have a third-party employer but can meet the skilled worker sponsor license criteria independently.
What is the Self-Sponsorship Process Like?
The process for applying for a Self Sponsorship Visa involves several key steps:
Assess Eligibility: Ensure that you meet the minimum salary and skill level for your occupation. Check if your role qualifies under the skilled worker visa category.
Obtain a Sponsorship Licence: While you're sponsoring yourself, you need to apply for a sponsor licence for your business to be eligible.
Certificate of Sponsorship: You must apply for a valid certificate of sponsorship (COS) from your own business.
Submit Visa Application: Once you have your COS, you can submit your UK Self Sponsorship Visa application.
Visa Approval: If everything is in order, your visa will be approved, allowing you to live and work in the UK under the Self Sponsorship route.
Requirements for Self-Sponsorship Visa
To qualify for the UK Self Sponsorship Visa, you need to meet several requirements:
Eligible Occupation: Your occupation must be listed under the skilled worker application visa criteria. The job should align with the UK's immigration rules for skilled work.
Eligible Occupation: Your occupation must be listed under the skilled worker application visa criteria. The job should align with the UK's immigration rules for skilled work.
Eligible Occupation: Your occupation must be listed under the skilled worker application visa criteria. The job should align with the UK's immigration rules for skilled work.
Eligible Occupation: Your occupation must be listed under the skilled worker application visa criteria. The job should align with the UK's immigration rules for skilled work.
Salary Threshold: You must meet the salary threshold requirements based on your occupation and role.
Salary Threshold: You must meet the salary threshold requirements based on your occupation and role.
Salary Threshold: You must meet the salary threshold requirements based on your occupation and role.
Salary Threshold: You must meet the salary threshold requirements based on your occupation and role.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Your business must issue a valid certificate of sponsorship that complies with UK immigration law.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Your business must issue a valid certificate of sponsorship that complies with UK immigration law.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Your business must issue a valid certificate of sponsorship that complies with UK immigration law.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Your business must issue a valid certificate of sponsorship that complies with UK immigration law.
Self-Sponsorship Eligibility: As a self-sponsor, you need to demonstrate your ability to manage and run a business, with the necessary documentation for your business operations.
Self-Sponsorship Eligibility: As a self-sponsor, you need to demonstrate your ability to manage and run a business, with the necessary documentation for your business operations.
Self-Sponsorship Eligibility: As a self-sponsor, you need to demonstrate your ability to manage and run a business, with the necessary documentation for your business operations.
Self-Sponsorship Eligibility: As a self-sponsor, you need to demonstrate your ability to manage and run a business, with the necessary documentation for your business operations.
Compliance with UK Immigration Rules: Ensure you meet all legal requirements, including paying the immigration health surcharge and meeting other compliance standards.
Compliance with UK Immigration Rules: Ensure you meet all legal requirements, including paying the immigration health surcharge and meeting other compliance standards.
Compliance with UK Immigration Rules: Ensure you meet all legal requirements, including paying the immigration health surcharge and meeting other compliance standards.
Compliance with UK Immigration Rules: Ensure you meet all legal requirements, including paying the immigration health surcharge and meeting other compliance standards.
Why Choose UK Self-Sponsorship Visa?
The Self Sponsorship Visa offers flexibility and control over your career or business in the UK. Whether you're looking to expand your UK company, apply for a skilled worker visa, or work independently, this visa allows you to legally live and work in the UK. It’s designed for skilled workers and business owners who meet the required immigration criteria.
Benefits of a Self Sponsorship Visa
Independent Sponsorship: No need for a third-party employer to sponsor your visa.
Independent Sponsorship: No need for a third-party employer to sponsor your visa.
Independent Sponsorship: No need for a third-party employer to sponsor your visa.
Independent Sponsorship: No need for a third-party employer to sponsor your visa.
Work Flexibility: You can work in the role specified under the skilled worker visa and manage your own business.
Work Flexibility: You can work in the role specified under the skilled worker visa and manage your own business.
Work Flexibility: You can work in the role specified under the skilled worker visa and manage your own business.
Work Flexibility: You can work in the role specified under the skilled worker visa and manage your own business.
Path to Settlement: The self-sponsorship route can lead and you can apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) after meeting the required duration and conditions.
Path to Settlement: The self-sponsorship route can lead and you can apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) after meeting the required duration and conditions.
Path to Settlement: The self-sponsorship route can lead and you can apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) after meeting the required duration and conditions.
Path to Settlement: The self-sponsorship route can lead and you can apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) after meeting the required duration and conditions.
Family Support: This visa allows you to bring your family members to the UK.
Family Support: This visa allows you to bring your family members to the UK.
Family Support: This visa allows you to bring your family members to the UK.
Family Support: This visa allows you to bring your family members to the UK.
Costs and Fees
There are several fees associated with the Self Sponsorship Visa application:
Visa Application Fee: Depending on your application, the fee can vary. This fee covers the administrative costs of processing your visa.
Visa Application Fee: Depending on your application, the fee can vary. This fee covers the administrative costs of processing your visa.
Visa Application Fee: Depending on your application, the fee can vary. This fee covers the administrative costs of processing your visa.
Visa Application Fee: Depending on your application, the fee can vary. This fee covers the administrative costs of processing your visa.
Immigration Health Surcharge: All applicants must pay this surcharge, which helps cover healthcare costs during their stay in the UK.
Immigration Health Surcharge: All applicants must pay this surcharge, which helps cover healthcare costs during their stay in the UK.
Immigration Health Surcharge: All applicants must pay this surcharge, which helps cover healthcare costs during their stay in the UK.
Immigration Health Surcharge: All applicants must pay this surcharge, which helps cover healthcare costs during their stay in the UK.
Sponsor Licence Application Fee: Your business will need to pay a fee to apply for the sponsor licence, which is part of the self-sponsorship process.
Sponsor Licence Application Fee: Your business will need to pay a fee to apply for the sponsor licence, which is part of the self-sponsorship process.
Sponsor Licence Application Fee: Your business will need to pay a fee to apply for the sponsor licence, which is part of the self-sponsorship process.
Sponsor Licence Application Fee: Your business will need to pay a fee to apply for the sponsor licence, which is part of the self-sponsorship process.
Benefits of the UK Visa Services
At Bekenbey, we provide comprehensive immigration services for individuals, families, and businesses. Our team of expert immigration lawyers has extensive experience navigating the UK visa and immigration system. Whether you're applying for a Skilled Worker Visa, a family visa, or seeking advice on the Sponsor Licence process, we offer the personalized legal advice you need.
Documents Needed
We’ve listed all the key documents required for your visa application to make your process as smooth as possible. Here are some common documents you may need to provide:
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Passport or Travel Document
A valid passport or other document that shows your identity and nationality.
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Passport or Travel Document
A valid passport or other document that shows your identity and nationality.
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Passport or Travel Document
A valid passport or other document that shows your identity and nationality.
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Passport or Travel Document
A valid passport or other document that shows your identity and nationality.
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Proof of Relationship
Proof of your relationship with your partner or children if they’re applying with you.
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Proof of Relationship
Proof of your relationship with your partner or children if they’re applying with you.
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Proof of Relationship
Proof of your relationship with your partner or children if they’re applying with you.
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Proof of Relationship
Proof of your relationship with your partner or children if they’re applying with you.
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Eligible Occupation
Your occupation must be listed under the skilled worker application visa criteria. The job should align with the UK's immigration rules for skilled work.
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Eligible Occupation
Your occupation must be listed under the skilled worker application visa criteria. The job should align with the UK's immigration rules for skilled work.
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Eligible Occupation
Your occupation must be listed under the skilled worker application visa criteria. The job should align with the UK's immigration rules for skilled work.
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Eligible Occupation
Your occupation must be listed under the skilled worker application visa criteria. The job should align with the UK's immigration rules for skilled work.
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Salary Threshold
You must meet the salary threshold requirements based on your occupation and role.
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Salary Threshold
You must meet the salary threshold requirements based on your occupation and role.
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Salary Threshold
You must meet the salary threshold requirements based on your occupation and role.
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Salary Threshold
You must meet the salary threshold requirements based on your occupation and role.
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English Language Proficiency
You must demonstrate that you can speak English at the required level (B1 on the Common European Framework).
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English Language Proficiency
You must demonstrate that you can speak English at the required level (B1 on the Common European Framework).
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English Language Proficiency
You must demonstrate that you can speak English at the required level (B1 on the Common European Framework).
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English Language Proficiency
You must demonstrate that you can speak English at the required level (B1 on the Common European Framework).
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Certificate of Sponsorship
Your business must issue a valid certificate of sponsorship that complies with UK immigration law.
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Certificate of Sponsorship
Your business must issue a valid certificate of sponsorship that complies with UK immigration law.
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Certificate of Sponsorship
Your business must issue a valid certificate of sponsorship that complies with UK immigration law.
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Certificate of Sponsorship
Your business must issue a valid certificate of sponsorship that complies with UK immigration law.
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Self-Sponsorship Eligibility
As a self-sponsor, you need to demonstrate your ability to manage and run a business, with the necessary documentation for your business operations.
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Self-Sponsorship Eligibility
As a self-sponsor, you need to demonstrate your ability to manage and run a business, with the necessary documentation for your business operations.
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Self-Sponsorship Eligibility
As a self-sponsor, you need to demonstrate your ability to manage and run a business, with the necessary documentation for your business operations.
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Self-Sponsorship Eligibility
As a self-sponsor, you need to demonstrate your ability to manage and run a business, with the necessary documentation for your business operations.
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Compliance with UK Immigration Rules
Ensure you meet all legal requirements, including paying the immigration health surcharge and meeting other compliance standards.
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Compliance with UK Immigration Rules
Ensure you meet all legal requirements, including paying the immigration health surcharge and meeting other compliance standards.
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Compliance with UK Immigration Rules
Ensure you meet all legal requirements, including paying the immigration health surcharge and meeting other compliance standards.
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Compliance with UK Immigration Rules
Ensure you meet all legal requirements, including paying the immigration health surcharge and meeting other compliance standards.
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What is the salary threshold for a Self Sponsorship Visa?
The minimum salary requirement varies depending on the occupation and location. Skilled Worker Visa minimum salary is now £38,700, where no salary discounts are applicable. This threshold was increased for applications submitted on or after 4 April 2024. Previously, the minimum salary threshold was £26,200, which itself was an increase from £25,600 in March 2023. Ensure your role meets the UK's salary threshold for skilled worker visa application.
What is the salary threshold for a Self Sponsorship Visa?
The minimum salary requirement varies depending on the occupation and location. Skilled Worker Visa minimum salary is now £38,700, where no salary discounts are applicable. This threshold was increased for applications submitted on or after 4 April 2024. Previously, the minimum salary threshold was £26,200, which itself was an increase from £25,600 in March 2023. Ensure your role meets the UK's salary threshold for skilled worker visa application.
What is the salary threshold for a Self Sponsorship Visa?
The minimum salary requirement varies depending on the occupation and location. Skilled Worker Visa minimum salary is now £38,700, where no salary discounts are applicable. This threshold was increased for applications submitted on or after 4 April 2024. Previously, the minimum salary threshold was £26,200, which itself was an increase from £25,600 in March 2023. Ensure your role meets the UK's salary threshold for skilled worker visa application.
What is the salary threshold for a Self Sponsorship Visa?
The minimum salary requirement varies depending on the occupation and location. Skilled Worker Visa minimum salary is now £38,700, where no salary discounts are applicable. This threshold was increased for applications submitted on or after 4 April 2024. Previously, the minimum salary threshold was £26,200, which itself was an increase from £25,600 in March 2023. Ensure your role meets the UK's salary threshold for skilled worker visa application.
Can I apply for a Self Sponsorship Visa if I am already in the UK?
Yes, if you're already in the UK, you may apply for a Self Sponsorship Visa extension or switch to this route if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Can I apply for a Self Sponsorship Visa if I am already in the UK?
Yes, if you're already in the UK, you may apply for a Self Sponsorship Visa extension or switch to this route if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Can I apply for a Self Sponsorship Visa if I am already in the UK?
Yes, if you're already in the UK, you may apply for a Self Sponsorship Visa extension or switch to this route if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Can I apply for a Self Sponsorship Visa if I am already in the UK?
Yes, if you're already in the UK, you may apply for a Self Sponsorship Visa extension or switch to this route if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Do I need a business plan to apply for a Self Sponsorship Visa?
Yes, if you’re sponsoring yourself as a business owner, you’ll need to submit a business plan showing how your business will meet the UK Visas and immigration also sponsorship criteria.
Do I need a business plan to apply for a Self Sponsorship Visa?
Yes, if you’re sponsoring yourself as a business owner, you’ll need to submit a business plan showing how your business will meet the UK Visas and immigration also sponsorship criteria.
Do I need a business plan to apply for a Self Sponsorship Visa?
Yes, if you’re sponsoring yourself as a business owner, you’ll need to submit a business plan showing how your business will meet the UK Visas and immigration also sponsorship criteria.
Do I need a business plan to apply for a Self Sponsorship Visa?
Yes, if you’re sponsoring yourself as a business owner, you’ll need to submit a business plan showing how your business will meet the UK Visas and immigration also sponsorship criteria.
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