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UK Tier Sponsors List

List of Companies That Can Sponsor a UK Visa

As of , 127,789 UK employers hold a Home Office licence to sponsor Skilled Worker visas. This list of companies covers every employer on the Register of Licensed Sponsors, updated daily from GOV.UK. Search by company, city or industry below.

Looking for a list of companies that can sponsor a visa in the UK? This is every employer licensed by the Home Office to sponsor workers on the Skilled Worker visa route. Search by company name, or filter by city and industry to find licensed UK visa sponsors.

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The register records which visa routes each company is licensed to sponsor. Most hold a Skilled Worker licence, and many hold more than one route.

  • Skilled Worker122,334

    Long-term jobs that meet the skill and salary rules. The main route for overseas workers.

  • Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker10,339

    Staff moved to a UK branch of the overseas business they already work for.

  • Tier 2 Ministers of Religion1,944

    Ministers, missionaries and members of religious orders in a leading role.

  • Creative Worker1,572

    Temporary work in arts, entertainment and fashion, for up to 12 months.

  • Charity Worker1,526

    Unpaid voluntary work for a charity, for up to 12 months.

  • International Sportsperson1,459

    Elite sportspeople and qualified coaches.

  • Religious Worker1,415

    Temporary religious work outside a leading role, for up to 2 years.

  • Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee614

    Graduates on a training programme at their overseas employer's UK branch.

  • Global Business Mobility: UK Expansion Worker431

    Senior staff sent to set up an overseas business's first UK branch.

  • Government Authorised Exchange243

    Work experience, training and research exchange schemes.

  • International Agreement134

    Work covered by international law, such as for an overseas government.

  • Scale-up90

    Jobs with fast-growing UK businesses that meet the scale-up criteria.

  • Global Business Mobility: Service Supplier50

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find UK companies that sponsor work visas?

Use our comprehensive list of companies that can sponsor a UK visa to search licensed employers by company name, industry, or location. All companies listed are officially approved by the Home Office to sponsor Skilled Worker (Tier 2) and Tier 5 visas.

What is the difference between active and revoked sponsors?

Active sponsors are currently licensed to offer visa sponsorship, while revoked sponsors have had their licenses removed or suspended. Always check our revoked list to ensure you don't apply to companies without valid sponsor licenses.

How often is the UK sponsor list updated?

Our sponsor database is regularly updated with the latest information from the Home Office. Check our newly registered sponsors section to find the most recent companies approved for visa sponsorship.

Can I filter sponsors by industry and location?

Yes, you can filter sponsors by industry type and town/city location. This helps you find relevant employers in your field and preferred location. You can also use our points calculator to check your visa eligibility.

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