The Self-Sponsorship route is an innovative pathway for entrepreneurs and senior professionals who wish to establish and run their own business in the UK. While not an official visa category, it involves you setting up a genuine UK company, which then applies for a Sponsor Licence.

Once the licence is granted, your company can sponsor you as an employee, typically under the Skilled Worker visa. This route offers significant control and flexibility and is a viable alternative to other business visas, providing a direct pathway to settlement.