Looking for a list of companies that can sponsor a UK work visa? Microsoft Limited, Deloitte LLP and AstraZeneca UK Limited are among the employers listed for the Skilled Worker route in the Home Office register checked on 22 October 2026. The table below gives seven examples and the exact names to search.
A licence allows an employer to sponsor eligible roles; it does not mean every vacancy offers sponsorship. Use this list to research employers, then confirm the specific job’s requirements with the recruiter.
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Which UK companies have a Skilled Worker sponsor licence?
| Employer’s registered name | Town or city in register |
|---|---|
| AstraZeneca UK Limited | Cambridge |
| Deloitte LLP | London |
| KPMG LLP | London |
| Microsoft Limited | Reading |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | London |
| Rolls-Royce plc | Derby |
| University of Oxford | Oxford |
Source: Home Office register, 22 October 2026 (CSV). Names are shown alphabetically; duplicate entries are removed. The town is the register location, not necessarily the job location. Check the latest register before applying because licences can change.
Find sponsor employers by sector
| Sector to research | What to check |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | The employing trust or company, nursing or other professional registration, and the visa route for the post. |
| Technology and engineering | The occupation code from the duties, salary, contracted hours and vacancy sponsorship policy. |
| Finance and professional services | The employing legal entity and whether the particular experienced-hire or graduate programme supports sponsorship. |
| Universities and research | The actual job code and relevant salary option; not every university role uses national pay scales. |
| Hospitality and other medium-skilled work | Current occupation eligibility and any list or transition conditions; old adverts may no longer reflect the rules. |
Sources: GOV.UK: eligible occupations and SOC 2020 codes · GOV.UK: Skilled Worker job eligibility
Verify the sponsor before relying on a vacancy
Search the latest Home Office register for the exact employer, not just its trading brand. Check the route and licence rating as well as location. A multinational group may have several UK entities and they are not interchangeable.
A register entry does not establish recruitment volume, a current vacancy or willingness to sponsor you. The register covers multiple worker routes, so a headline total should not be presented as a total of available Skilled Worker employers.
Check the current occupation rules
The July 2025 changes normally raised the job skill requirement to graduate level, with specific list-based and transitional exceptions. Historic claims that chefs, general administration or all care roles are routinely open to new overseas applicants should not be relied on.
Registered nurses and care workers have different occupation rules. New overseas applications for care worker and senior care worker roles are closed; limited in-country arrangements remain.
Sources: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker job eligibility · GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker eligible jobs
Do not assume a shortage label guarantees a discount
The Immigration Salary List and Temporary Shortage List have different purposes and conditions. A Temporary Shortage List entry does not itself provide a salary discount. National pay-scale provisions apply to specified health and education roles, not automatically to every job at a hospital or university.
Sources: GOV.UK: when you can be paid less · GOV.UK: healthcare and education salary rules
Common questions about UK visa sponsorship companies
Where can I download the full sponsor list?
The GOV.UK register page provides the current CSV. Filter the Route column for Skilled Worker; the full file also includes other worker routes. Our searchable directory helps you look up employers without working through a spreadsheet.
Which company is best for visa sponsorship?
Start with employers advertising roles that match your experience and explicitly considering sponsorship. A familiar brand or an A-rated licence alone does not show how likely you are to receive an offer. Compare the vacancy’s duties, salary, location and requirements before choosing where to apply.
How do I find jobs at these companies?
Search the employer’s official careers site for your role, check the employing legal entity and read its sponsorship wording. You can also explore job opportunities on Jobsponsor.uk. Confirm that each vacancy is still open and offers the sponsorship you need. For nursing roles, see our UK nursing sponsorship guide.
Make the application specific and truthful
- Use the employer’s official vacancy page and confirm that the role is still open.
- State your present work permission and future sponsorship needs accurately.
- Ask the recruiter to confirm sponsorship for that vacancy before making relocation plans.
- Tailor your CV to real experience and qualifications. No ATS score guarantees an interview or visa.
- Keep the vacancy details and written offer; recheck sponsor status before applying for the visa.
Sources: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker job eligibility · GOV.UK: register of licensed sponsors
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