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View full libraryThis Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship Confirmation Letter confirms an employer's decision to sponsor an eligible employee or candidate under the UK's Skilled Worker immigration route. It records the key employment and sponsorship details and explains that visa approval remains a decision for UK Visas and Immigration.
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[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
Confirmation of Skilled Worker visa sponsorship
I am writing to confirm that [Company Name] has agreed to sponsor you under the UK's Skilled Worker immigration route in connection with your employment with us.
We have completed our internal sponsorship checks and, subject to the applicable immigration requirements, intend to sponsor you for the role outlined below.
Employment details
| Employer | [Company Name] |
| Sponsor licence number | [Sponsor Licence Number] |
| Employee name | [Employee Full Name] |
| Job title | [Job Title] |
| SOC 2020 occupation code | [SOC Code] |
| Annual salary | £[Annual Salary] |
| Working hours | [Number] hours per week |
| Employment start date | [Start Date] |
| Expected employment end date | [End Date / Indefinite] |
| Main work location | [Work Location] |
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This letter provides a formal record of an employer's decision to sponsor an employee or prospective employee under the Skilled Worker visa route. It is designed to sit alongside the electronic Certificate of Sponsorship and employment documentation, rather than replacing either document.
The letter confirms that the employer intends to sponsor the individual for the specified role under the Skilled Worker route. It provides useful written confirmation for the employee while making clear that sponsorship does not itself guarantee that a visa application will be successful.
The letter records important employment information such as job title, salary, working hours, start date and work location. These details should be consistent with the Certificate of Sponsorship and the underlying employment arrangements.
A Certificate of Sponsorship is an electronic record rather than a physical certificate. The employer can provide the employee with the CoS reference number and other relevant information needed for the visa application.
The letter can explain that both the employer and sponsored worker have responsibilities under the sponsorship system. The employer must comply with its sponsor duties, while the worker remains responsible for complying with the conditions of their immigration permission.
The letter should avoid promising that a visa will be granted or that sponsorship will continue regardless of changes to eligibility, employment or immigration rules. It should instead confirm the sponsorship arrangement based on the information and requirements applying at the time.
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No. A Certificate of Sponsorship is an electronic sponsorship record assigned by the employer. The worker uses the CoS reference when applying for their visa, but the grant of immigration permission is a decision for UK Visas and Immigration.
Yes, where the CoS has already been assigned. Including the reference number provides the worker with a useful written record and helps them identify the sponsorship information required for their visa application.
No. The employer can confirm its sponsorship decision but should not guarantee the outcome of the visa application. The worker must satisfy the applicable immigration requirements and UK Visas and Immigration makes the decision on the application.
Yes. The salary and other key employment details should be consistent with the Certificate of Sponsorship and the genuine terms of employment. Employers should check the current immigration rules before issuing or assigning sponsorship.
No. The employer must still complete the appropriate right-to-work check before the employee starts work and carry out any required follow-up checks based on the employee's immigration status.
HRDocBox templates are designed around practical UK HR processes, employment law and current immigration requirements. They provide a structured starting point for HR teams while recognising that immigration rules can change and individual sponsorship cases may require specialist immigration advice.
How this content is developed and reviewed
The Skilled worker visa sponsorship confirmation letter template is developed using a practical HR methodology that considers current UK employment legislation, ACAS guidance, CIPD good practice and the real-world HR process it supports. Templates and supporting information are regularly reviewed and updated, with additional reviews triggered by significant changes to legislation, guidance or established HR practice, helping ensure each document remains practical, relevant and suitable for UK employers.
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