Sponsor Licence Check – Is This Employer a Licensed Sponsor?
Enter any company name below to instantly verify their UK visa sponsorship licence status. Our daily licence checker searches the official Home Office register to confirm if an employer currently holds an active licence to sponsor Skilled Worker and Tier 2 visas — free to use and updated daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Tier 2 sponsor licence check?
A Tier 2 sponsor licence check is a tool that allows you to verify if a UK company is licensed to sponsor Skilled Worker visas. Using our tool, you can search by company name to confirm their sponsorship status directly from the official Home Office register. You can also browse our comprehensive sponsor list to find licensed employers.
How do I check if a company can sponsor Skilled Worker visas?
You can check a company's sponsorship status by entering its name into our free UK sponsor licence checker. The tool searches the official Home Office list to confirm whether the company is authorised to sponsor Skilled Worker visas. For more details on visa requirements, check our visa points calculator.
Is it free to check a company's sponsor licence?
Yes, our Tier 2 sponsor licence checker is completely free. You can instantly verify any UK company's sponsorship status without any registration or payment.
Can I check a sponsor licence by number?
No, our tool does not support searching by sponsor licence number. You can only verify sponsorship status by entering the company name, which is linked to the official Home Office register. Browse our full sponsor database to find companies by name, location, or industry.
Why should I check a company's sponsor licence?
Checking a company's sponsor licence ensures that the employer is legally allowed to hire Skilled Worker visa holders. This prevents visa issues and confirms that the company is a legitimate sponsor. You can also check our revoked sponsors list to avoid companies that have lost their licence.
How accurate is the sponsor licence checker?
Our sponsor licence checker pulls information directly from the official Home Office register, so it provides the most accurate and up-to-date status available for UK companies.
Can I verify a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or CoS number online?
No, there is no online way to verify a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or CoS number. Be cautious of any service claiming to check CoS numbers online, as this is often a scam. You should always rely on the official Home Office register to check a company's sponsorship licence instead. Use our sponsor list to find verified employers.
Is this tool official?
While our tool is not operated by the Home Office, it uses data from the official Home Office register to provide accurate and up-to-date information on Tier 2 sponsor licences. For the official register, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.