UK Self Sponsorship Your Path to Business and Residency
                     UK Self-Sponsorship Visa : 
Your Path
Grow your business and live in the UK. The Self-Sponsorship Route is 
a direct path for business owners. Establish your company and secure 
UK residency. No need for traditional sponsors.
Why Choose Self-Sponsorship?
Full Business Control: Run your own company and 
sponsor yourself. Family Friendly: Bring your spouse 
and children. Low Investment: From around £25,000. 
Path to Citizenship: Permanent residency in five years, 
then citizenship.
Who is This For?
Experienced entrepreneurs and skilled professionals with business ideas. 
You need the right skills in your field. This route could be for you.
The Simple Steps
1. Establish a UK Business: Form a genuine UK-based corporation.
2. Obtain a Sponsor Licence: Get the licence that allows your 
business to sponsor you.
3. Apply for a UK Skilled Worker Visa: Sponsor yourself with your own 
firm.
Are You Eligible?
• Business knowledge and qualifications.
• Financial readiness: £25,000 or more.
• English proficiency: CEFR B1 or above.
• Clean criminal and immigration record.
• Job creation potential in the UK.
• Scalable business plan.
• Genuine intentions to run an active business.
• Viable business concept.
Your Journey to the UK
6-8 Weeks 1
Establish a corporation and create a business strategy.
2 4-8 Weeks
Secure your Sponsor Licence and set up HR systems.
4-12 Weeks 3
Apply for a UK Skilled Worker Visa.
4 1-4 Weeks
Enter the UK and launch your business.
The whole process can take around 3 to 6 months.
Long-Term Success
After 5 years, apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). 
This gives you permanent residency. British citizenship is 
a real possibility.
Ready to Start?
The Smartmove2UK Solicitors specialize in helping business 
professionals. They have served 1,500+ Clients from 26+ Countries 
in 2024! Contact a Self sponsored UK visa consultant to see if you 
qualify. Get a roadmap for your UK business and residency goals.