UK PBS Sponsorship License Visa

UK PBS Sponsorship Licence

The PBS Sponsorship licence allows UK Based companies to employ skilled workers from around the world. If you are struggling to find staff in the UK - hire them from around the globe instead.

UK PBS Sponsorship Licence

In simple terms in the United Kingdom, the PBS Sponsorship licence is often referred to as a UK Business Sponsorship licence. Directly aimed at businesses in the UK who are unable to find qualified and skilled staff in their own country. This licence allows business owners to obtain the sponsorship licence and legally employ talented workers from around the world to immigrate to the UK and work in their business.

If you are an immigrant already in the UK on a different visa, you too have the opportunity to switch to the Skilled Worker visa and continue your stay in the UK.

Benefits of the UK PBS Sponsorship Licence

Larger Talent Pool - Access to more employees within the UK and around the world
Specialised Skills - Fill the gaps in your business by recruiting individuals who are skilled in their occupation and scarce to find in the UK
Direct Sponsorship - Offering control over the sponsorship of employees. Allowing businesses to manage their workforce directly.
Long Term Planning - Plan more effectively by having the ability to sponsor skilled workers for longer periods.
Intra-Company Transfers- With a PBS Sponsorship Licence you can also transfer existing employees from overseas branches to the UK

How does the Skilled Worker Visa tie in with the PBS Sponsorship Licence?

The Skilled Worker Visa, formerly known as the Tier 2 Visa is intricately tied to the Points Based System (PBS) Business Visa in the UK.

In order for a UK Business Owner or employer to hire a non-UK resident under the Skilled Worker Visa, the employer must first obtain a UK Business Visa (PBS). This allows the business to employ non-EEA nationals.

Once the employer has the PBS Sponsorship Licence they can issue a (CoS) Certificate of Sponsorship to potential employees from around the world. The Certificate of Sponsorship is crucial for the visa application which acts as proof that the employee has received a job offer and that the employer is willing to sponsor them.