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Active licence
The company holds an active sponsor licence and is clear to employ under the routes listed.
Low riskNo sponsor record
No active sponsor licence found on the current register.
Check before you engageAction required
The sponsor record needs attention. Do not proceed without further review.
High riskA company check is useful.
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What is a UK Sponsor Licence Checker?
A UK Sponsor Licence Checker is a tool that helps you check whether a company or employer appears on the UK government’s register of licensed sponsors. RootHR’s Sponsor Licence Checker brings sponsor licence information together with Companies House information, making it easier to verify a UK employer in one search.
How do I check if a company has a sponsor licence in the UK?
You can use the RootHR Sponsor Licence Checker to search for a UK employer and check its sponsor licence status. The tool uses current sponsor register information to help you determine whether an employer has an active sponsor licence.
Is the RootHR Sponsor Licence Checker free?
Yes. The RootHR Sponsor Licence Checker is available as a free tool to help you check a UK employer’s sponsor licence status and related company information.
Where does the sponsor licence information come from?
The sponsor licence information comes from the UK government’s official Register of Licensed Sponsors: Workers. RootHR combines this information with Companies House information to provide a clearer view of the employer you are checking.
How often is the sponsor licence data updated?
The sponsor licence data is updated in line with the latest available information from the official UK government sponsor register. The date of the latest data update should be shown within the checker where applicable.
What does an active sponsor licence mean?
An active sponsor licence means the organisation currently appears on the official register as a licensed sponsor. However, having an active licence does not mean that every job is eligible for sponsorship or that the employer will sponsor every applicant.
What does it mean if an employer is not on the sponsor register?
If an employer does not appear on the current sponsor register, no active sponsor licence has been found for that organisation in the available data. If you are considering employment that requires sponsorship, you should verify the employer’s current status before proceeding.
Does a sponsor licence guarantee that a company will sponsor my visa?
No. A sponsor licence does not guarantee that an employer will sponsor you or that you will receive a visa. Sponsorship depends on factors including the role, the employer’s eligibility, the applicable immigration route and your individual visa requirements.