Definition
A sponsor licence is an authorisation issued by an immigration authority to an employer or organisation that wants to sponsor non-citizens under a regulated migration route. Holding a licence usually means the sponsor has compliance duties such as recordkeeping, reporting job changes, and confirming that the job and pay meet route rules. In some countries the sponsor licence is central to the route, while in others the employer still supports the case but does not need a separate licensing status.
Related terms
Recognised Sponsor
An employer or organisation that has been formally approved by the immigration authority to sponsor migrants under specific Dutch or similar permit routes.
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Sponsorship
A formal arrangement where a licensed employer or organisation takes legal responsibility for a non-EU worker's immigration application and compliance obligations.
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Work Permit
An official authorisation granting a non-citizen the legal right to be employed or self-employed in a country, usually issued alongside or embedded in a residence permit.
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