UK Tier 2 Sponsor List (2026)
As of , 127,706 UK employers hold a Home Office licence to sponsor Skilled Worker visas. This UK sponsor list covers every employer on the Register of Licensed Sponsors, updated daily from GOV.UK. Search by company, city or industry below.
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Newest UK Visa Sponsors (Last 30 Days)
1,199 employers joined the register in the last 30 days. The newest are listed first.
| Organisation Name | Town | Industry | Main Tier | Sub Tier | Date Added | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | Real Estate | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| Uxbridge | Social Work | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| Carlisle | Others | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| Glasgow | Transportation & Storage | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| Aberdare | Others | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| Buckie | Others | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| London | Dental | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| Leeds | Manufacturing | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| Manchester | Social Work | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| Bristol | Management | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
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| Milton-Keynes | Education | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| Glasgow | Administrative and support | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| London | Administrative and support | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| London | Computer Programming | Worker (A rating)Worker (A rating) | Skilled WorkerGBM: Senior or Specialist Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| London | Manufacturing | Worker (A rating)Worker (A rating) | GBM: Senior or Specialist WorkerSkilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| Manchester | Wholesale & Retail | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| Bristol | IT,Telecommunication | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| Dunstable | Wholesale & Retail | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| Chichester | Computer Programming | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| Gerrards-Cross | Computer Programming | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| Cambridge | Management | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| Ashton-Under-Lyne | Wholesale & Retail | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| Manchester | Computer Programming | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| Manchester | Wholesale & Retail | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
| Rye | Food & Accomodation | Worker (A rating) | Skilled Worker | 2 Oct 2026 | ||
Find Visa Sponsors by Industry or Location
Browse UK visa sponsor companies by sector or city to find employers in your field or preferred location. Explore licensed Skilled Worker sponsors across healthcare, care, IT, engineering, education, hospitality, and more.
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UK Tier 2 & Skilled Worker Visa FAQs
Learn how the UK Tier 2 and Skilled Worker visa sponsorship process works, including eligibility, sponsor licence checks, salary rules, qualifying jobs, switching employers, and applying for ILR. For more depth, read our guides to the Certificate of Sponsorship, ILR settlement and applying for a sponsor licence.
What is the UK Tier 2 Sponsor List?
The UK Tier 2 Sponsor List (also called the sponsorship list UK or register of licensed sponsors) is the official Home Office database of employers approved to sponsor overseas workers on the Skilled Worker route (formerly Tier 2). Our searchable sponsor list lets you browse, filter, and verify all active Tier 2 licence holders.
How do I find the list of companies that can sponsor visas in the UK?
Use our list of companies that can sponsor a UK visa to search every employer on the Home Office register. You can filter the list of UK visa sponsors by company name, industry sector, or town. The list is updated regularly from the official Home Office register of licensed sponsors.
How do I use the sponsor list for Tier 2 visa applications?
Search our list of sponsor companies to identify employers with an active sponsor licence, then apply directly to those companies. All sponsors on the list hold a valid Skilled Worker licence issued by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). You can also use our sponsor licence checker to verify any employer's status.
Who can get a Skilled Worker (formerly Tier 2) visa?
You’ll need a confirmed job offer from a Home Office-licensed sponsor, a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), English at B2 level (B1 if you are extending a Skilled Worker visa you already hold), and a role that is eligible for the Skilled Worker route. From 22 July 2025 most new roles must be at RQF level 6 (graduate level) unless on the Immigration Salary List or Temporary Shortage List.
What are the Skilled Worker visa eligibility requirements?
A valid CoS from a licensed UK sponsor, an eligible occupation code, English language at B2 (B1 for extensions), and salary meeting the current threshold (usually at least £41,700 or the going rate for the code—whichever is higher). You can estimate points and thresholds with our visa points calculator.
What jobs qualify for a Skilled Worker visa?
Most new Skilled Worker roles must be skilled to RQF level 6 (graduate level) from 22 July 2025, or be listed on the Immigration Salary List/Temporary Shortage List. Each role has a SOC 2020 occupation code and a ‘going rate’ salary you must meet. Look up yours in the eligible occupations and SOC codes list.
Can I apply for a Skilled Worker visa without a sponsor?
No. You need a CoS from an approved employer. Only organisations on the official sponsor register can sponsor Skilled Worker visas. Start with our searchable sponsor list.
What is the minimum salary for a Skilled Worker visa?
The usual minimum is £41,700 per year or the going rate for your occupation code—whichever is higher. Some roles (e.g., on the Immigration Salary List or covered by national pay scales in health/education) may have different thresholds or percentage discounts. Transitional rules may apply if your first CoS was issued before 4 April 2024. Use our calculator to check.
Which UK companies can sponsor visas?
Thousands across healthcare, tech, finance, education and more. Browse the latest licensed sponsors and filter by sector or location using our list of companies that can sponsor a UK visa, or go straight to sponsors by industry and sponsors by city. Employers without a licence can read how to apply for a sponsor licence.
How can I find companies that sponsor visas in the UK?
Search our sponsor list by company name, sector, or region, then check vacancies on employer sites and major job boards. Focus on roles that clearly state ‘visa sponsorship’ or reference Skilled Worker eligibility.
Do UK care homes and agencies sponsor Skilled Worker visas?
Many healthcare employers remain licensed sponsors, but rules around eligibility, dependants, and salary have tightened. Check current thresholds for your role and use the healthcare category within our sponsor list.
How do I check if an employer has a UK sponsor licence?
Use our sponsor licence checker to search by name or filter by sector. We also surface revoked sponsors so you can avoid outdated information. Start at the sponsor search page.
Can I switch jobs on a Skilled Worker visa?
Yes, but you must apply to update your visa before starting the new role if you change employer, move to a different occupation code (unless on a graduate programme), or leave a job on the Immigration Salary List for one that is not.
How long can I stay on a Skilled Worker visa before ILR?
You can get up to 5 years at a time and extend if you remain eligible. Most Skilled Workers can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 continuous years, subject to salary, absence, and other requirements. Our Skilled Worker visa ILR guide covers each one.