What is Self-Sponsorship?
Self-Sponsorship is a pathway to permanent residency through a business plan in the UK. This route allows you to establish a UK company, enabling you to sponsor yourself and your family for entry and employment in the UK under a skilled worker visa, without requiring an external sponsor.
Benefits:
• Gateway to British Passport
• Permanent Residency in 5 years
• Work & Settle in the UK
• Free Education for kids
• Free Health Care for you & your family
• Spouse is allowed to work full time
Investment Funds
Franchise Packages Starting from £35,000
Who can avail it?
• Who already has an existing business or any business plan
• Who wants to own a business in the UK
• Who wants to manage a business in the UK
• Who wants to secure the UK Visa
Franchise Packages
Beauty Salon or Aesthetic Clinic
Coffee Shop
Hotel
Restaurant
Phone/Computer outlet
Food Cart
Takeaway restaurant
Clothing store
Furniture shop
Tyres shop
Car sales showroom
Car wash
Diverse Business Options Available upon Request (Service Sectors like IT Firms, Accountancy Firms, HR Firms, Consultancy firms, Education Sectors, Health care sectors, Construction Sector or any other Industry)
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
What types of businesses can I set up under the self-sponsorship pathway?
Any business can be established as far as you have the funds and the skills required to initially set it up
How does self-sponsorship lead to permanent residency?
The self s sponsorship route leads to permanent residency after spending five years in the UK on an
eligible Visa route
How long does the entire process take?
Two to Four months
What support does ZANS Consultant offer after the business is established?
We will help with post-business setup, such as compliance assistance, tax advice, and further immigration
support if needed
Can I visit the UK before committing to the self-sponsorship process?
You are more than welcome to visit the UK on a visit visa prior to the process
Does the self-sponsored Skilled Worker visa route have an English language requirement?
In order to qualify for a Skilled Worker visa via self-sponsorship you will need to demonstrate English
language ability on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in all 4 components
Can I be a Director and shareholder of the UK company if I sponsor myself for a Skilled Worker visa?
Yes, if you sponsor yourself for a Skilled Worker visa you can be a Director and hold up to 100% of the
shares in your company
Will I need to show a certain amount of investment funds to qualify for a self-sponsorship visa?
No, self-sponsored Skilled Worker visa applicants do not need to satisfy an investment funds requirement
and so no minimum amount of investment funds is required
Does the UK business have to be innovative or unique?
Unlike the Innovator Founder route, the Skilled Worker route does not require the sponsoring UK
business to be innovative, viable or scalable
Will I need to receive a salary while I am in the UK on a self-sponsorship Skilled Worker visa?
Yes, self-sponsored Skilled Worker visa holders need to receive a salary from their company
Can I bring my family members under the self-sponsorship visa?
Yes, the self-sponsorship visa route allows you to bring your dependents, including your spouse or
partner and children under the age of 18, to the UK
How long is the self-sponsorship visa valid?
The Skilled Worker visa, obtained through the self-sponsorship route, can be valid for up to 5 years. After this period, you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), offering a pathway to permanent residency in the UK
What are the main challenges in obtaining a Self-Sponsorship Visa Route?
The main challenges are setting up the business and obtaining the relevant documents, going through the compliance visit with the home office (if any) as well as justifying to the Home Office that this is a
genuine vacancy