Guidance

Applications, renewals and services: SMS guide 3

Step-by-step guide to applying for additional services and making renewal applications.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 1 August 2013
• Last updated: 4 September 2026
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  1. 4 September 2026

     Added reference to new manual 13. Updated glossary.

  2. 16 December 2025

     Removed references to the discontinued Premium service.

  3. 2 July 2025

     SMS guide 3: applications, renewals and services updated.

  4. 17 July 2024

     Added an accessible version.

  5. 12 July 2024

     Updated SMS guide 3 to reflect several changes to the SMS system.

  6. 11 October 2021

     Updated in line with changes to the Immigration Rules on 11 October 2021.

  7. 24 May 2021

     Updated guidance with new version.

  8. 1 December 2020

     Updated version of the guide published.

  9. 6 April 2015

     Updated guidance.

  10. 16 July 2014

      Updated guidance.

  11. 7 April 2014

      Updated document.

  12. 1 August 2013

      First published.

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SMS guide 3: applications, renewals and services (accessible)

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SMS guide 3: applications, renewals and services

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To help sponsors renew or decline to renew their highly trusted sponsor (HTS) status or licence renewal, and manage action plans.