Terms and Conditions of Use

Last updated: April 2026

1. Acceptance of terms

By accessing and using the UK Sponsor Licence Checker website ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use the Service.

2. Description of service

The Service provides a searchable interface for the UK Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. The data is sourced from the official GOV.UK publication and is updated daily. The Service is provided free of charge for informational purposes only.

3. No affiliation with the UK Government

This website is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the UK Government, the Home Office, or UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). For official information, please visit GOV.UK.

4. Accuracy of information

While we make every effort to keep the data accurate and up to date by sourcing it directly from GOV.UK:

• We do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information displayed.
• The data may differ slightly from the official register due to update timing.
• You should always verify sponsor licence status directly with the Home Office for official purposes, particularly for visa applications.
• We accept no liability for decisions made based on information from this Service.

5. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law.
• Attempt to scrape, harvest, or bulk download data from the Service.
• Use automated systems or bots to access the Service in a manner that exceeds reasonable usage.
• Interfere with, disrupt, or place undue burden on the Service or its infrastructure.
• Misrepresent the data or claim it as an official government source.

6. Intellectual property

The website design, code, and branding are the property of the Service operator. The underlying sponsor data is Crown Copyright and is reproduced under the Open Government Licence v3.0. You may reuse the data in accordance with that licence.

7. Third-party links and advertising

The Service may contain advertisements and links to third-party websites. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, products, or services offered by third parties. Your interactions with advertisers are solely between you and them.

8. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.

9. Changes to these terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Governing law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

11. Contact

For questions about these terms, please contact us via the contact form.