The processing time for a Sponsor License application can take up to 8 weeks. However, you may be able to receive a quicker decision by opting for Priority Service, which is subject to an additional fee of £500. If the request for Priority Service is successful, the application will typically be decided within 10 working days.
You can now also see an expected completion date for each stage of your sponsor licence application directly on your timeline in the Borderless app. This is an estimate based on how long similar recent cases have taken, not a guarantee, and it updates as processing speeds change. Read more: Expected dates on your timeline.