A certificate of sponsorship is an essential electronic record that UK employers must assign to foreign workers before they can apply for most UK work visas. Visa Simple helps clients understand how this sponsorship document functions and the role it plays in the UK immigration process. The certificate contains important details such as the job title, employer information, salary, and start date, and it must be included in visa applications like Skilled Worker and other sponsored routes. Visa Simple’s advisers can explain what types of certificates are relevant, how long they are valid, and what UK Visas and Immigration expects in terms of accurate job details on the record. 

Although the certificate itself is not a visa, without it a work permit application cannot proceed under the sponsored routes. Visa Simple supports both employers and applicants in preparing for certificate requirements by clarifying responsibilities and helping ensure that the assigned certificate aligns with the visa category being applied for. With careful preparation and expert input from Visa Simple, participants in the UK work visa process can improve the quality of their submissions and reduce administrative hurdles linked to sponsorship documentation.