This guide brings together everything you need to know about Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), including the different types of CoS, how to request them, costs, timelines, and how to manage them within the Borderless platform.
If you're unsure where to start, use the sections below to navigate to the relevant article.
📌 1. Understanding Certificates of Sponsorship
If you're new to sponsoring workers, start here:
These articles explain what a CoS is, why it’s required, and how it fits into the sponsorship process.
🗂️ 2. Types of CoS
Understanding the correct type of CoS is essential.
📝 3. Requesting and Managing CoS
For guidance on submitting and managing CoS requests through the Borderless portal:
If you need to make changes to an existing request:
⏳ 4. CoS Assignment and Timelines
For information on assignment and candidate start dates:
💷 5. Costs and Fees
For information about the cost of assigning a CoS:
For visa-related fees, you may also wish to use the Visa Fees Calculator.
📅 6. Expiry and Validity
To understand validity and expiration:
🔎 7. Locating and Tracking CoS
If you need help finding a CoS for an employee: