Tools for UK sponsors and employers.
Practical, no-signup tools to estimate sponsor licence costs and check your business readiness before committing to a full application. Each tool produces a clear next step — and you can book a consultation if you want a tailored review.
Choose the tool that matches your next decision.
Use the cost estimator when you need an initial budget for a planned sponsored hire. It separates the main Home Office charges so you can discuss the commercial impact before committing to an application.
Use the readiness checker when the question is whether your business is operationally ready to become a sponsor. It focuses on the systems, evidence and key-personnel decisions that should be in place before you submit.
Both tools are indicative. They cannot confirm eligibility, replace legal advice or guarantee an outcome. If the result raises a concern, book a consultation for a review tailored to your business.
Use the result as a planning prompt
Save the assumptions you used, especially business size, worker numbers, intended sponsorship length and the controls already in place. Those assumptions make it easier to discuss the next step with finance, HR or an adviser.
Home Office fees and immigration rules can change, and an individual role may have constraints that a general calculator cannot assess. Always confirm current official fees and obtain tailored advice before submitting an application or assigning a CoS.
Sponsor Licence Cost Estimator
Estimate the full Home Office cost of your sponsor licence — application fee, CoS fees, and Immigration Skills Charge — based on your business size, number of workers, and sponsorship duration.
Sponsorship Readiness Checker
Quick diagnostic to see whether your business is operationally ready to apply for a sponsor licence — covering eligibility, HR systems, document readiness, and key personnel.