Sponsor Licence Application Fee: Employers’ Guide 2026
Section A: What is the sponsor licence application fee? Sponsorship is a valuable route to accessing global talent, but it requires upfront investment and a commitment to ongoing legal and regulatory duties. The headline sponsor licence application fee is a mandatory cost that UK employers must pay when applying for a licence to […]
British Citizenship Fees 2026: Full Cost Breakdown
Section A: British Citizenship Fees 2026 When applying for UK naturalisation, one of the main practical questions is how much you will pay from start to finish. Currently, the British citizenship application fee for an adult applying by naturalisation is £1,605. On top of that, you pay a £130 citizenship ceremony fee, so […]
UK Visa Fees 2026: Full Costs & April Increases
Section A: UK Visa Fee Increases April 2026 The Home Office has confirmed UK visa fee increases will take effect from 8 April 2026. The changes will affect both employers and applicants, with most application fees rising across work, study and settlement routes. From 8 April 2026, sponsor licence fees will rise, with […]
Global Talent Visa UK 2026 | Eligibility, Endorsement & Success Rate
Section A: What is the Global Talent Visa? The Global Talent visa is a UK work route for people who can show they are a leader or potential leader in an eligible field. It covers academia and research, digital technology, and arts and culture, with specialist pathways within science, engineering, humanities, social sciences […]
Skilled Worker Visa Minimum Salary 2026
Section A: What is the Skilled Worker Visa Minimum Salary? The Skilled Worker visa does not impose one flat “minimum salary”. Instead, the Immigration Rules set multiple salary-points options with different cash thresholds and different going-rate percentages, and the correct option depends on the role, the worker’s circumstances and whether any transitional provisions […]
Skilled Worker Visa 2026: Requirements, Salary & Eligibility
Section A: What is the Skilled Worker Visa? The Skilled Worker visa, which replaced the Tier 2 (General) visa, is the main work visa for overseas nationals. It allows employers to sponsor non-UK nationals to work in the UK in eligible, skilled roles. The visa is open to individuals who attain 70 points […]
ETA UK Travel Permit & Visit Rules 2026
Section A: What is a UK ETA? Electronic Travel Authorisation, or ETA, is the digital permission that many overseas visitors now need before they travel to the UK. It is an advance security check that links electronically to the traveller’s passport and is checked by airlines, ferry companies and rail operators before they […]
FLR IR: Extend Your Stay in 2026
Form FLR(IR) is used to apply to extend your stay in the UK if you fall within certain immigration categories. You should make your extension application before your existing leave expires. A valid, in-time FLR(IR) application protects your position while a Home Office decision is pending, and allows you to continue living in the UK […]
Voluntary Redundancy: Pay, Notice & Process 2026
Voluntary redundancy is an option for employers to consider as an alternative to making compulsory redundancies. For employers, it is important to understand the legal and personnel issues of offering voluntary redundancy to avoid complaints and potential legal claims. In this guide, we explain what voluntary redundancy means and how it works in practice, as […]
Renounce British Citizenship: 2026 Guide
Section A: What is renouncing British Citizenship? The right to renounce British citizenship is conferred by section 12 of the British Nationality Act 1981, which allows any British citizen to make a Declaration of Renunciation if they already hold another nationality or will acquire one upon renunciation. The safeguard is simple: the Home […]