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Overview

UK Self-Sponsored Visa Program

The UK Self-Sponsored Visa is an innovative immigration route designed for skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners who want to live, work, and settle in the UK — without requiring a job offer or employer sponsorship. This program allows you to sponsor yourself by establishing a UK-based company and using it as a legal base to obtain a work visa.

It is the smart alternative to the traditional Skilled Worker Visa, offering more independence, flexibility, and control over your career or business.

Program Benefits

No Employer Sponsorship Required

Establish and Operate Your Own UK Company

Full Work Rights in the UK


Pathway to Permanent Residency (ILR) & British Citizenship

Bring Dependents (Spouse & Children)

Business Expansion Opportunities in the UK & EU Market

Live in the UK While Running a Remote or On-Ground Business

Visa Validity: 2–3 Years (Extendable & Convertible to ILR)

Eligibility

To apply for a UK Self-Sponsored Visa, the applicant must:

  1. Be 18 years or older
  2. Have a business idea or existing business that can be registered in the UK
  3. Demonstrate sufficient funds to support yourself and dependents
  4. Show genuine intent to operate a business in the UK
  5. Possess a clean criminal record
  6. Meet English language requirement (IELTS UKVI or equivalent, if applicable)
  7. Provide:
    • Updated CV
    • Income Tax Returns / Proof of self-employment or business activity
    • Business Plan or Business Case
    • Educational qualifications (if available)

Stages of UK Self-Sponsored Visa

1. Initial Profile Assessment

Evaluate applicant’s background, business experience, and financials.

2. Company Registration in the UK

Form your UK limited company (with your name as director/shareholder).

3. Sponsorship License Application

Apply for a Skilled Worker Sponsorship License under your UK company.

4. Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) Issuance

Your UK company issues you a Certificate of Sponsorship.

5. Visa Application & Submission

Submit your self-sponsored Skilled Worker Visa application to the UKVI.

6. Visa Approval & Entry to the UK

Once granted, move to the UK and begin operating your business or working

7. Path to ILR & Citizenship

Apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 years, and UK Citizenship after 6 years.

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