Application forms often ask if you need sponsorship. Answer truthfully.
Tips
- Know your current permission and its end date.
- Be ready to explain what you would need.
- Check if the employer is a licensed sponsor.
Sources
- Skilled Worker visa (gov.uk)
- Register of licensed sponsors: workers (gov.uk)
- Prove your right to work (gov.uk)
Last checked 22 Oct 2026. Rules change, so confirm on gov.uk.
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General information only. This page does not say whether you qualify for anything, and rules change, so check the linked gov.uk pages. For advice on your own case, use an IAA-registered adviser or a solicitor.