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Check whether a UK employer is licensed to sponsor Skilled Worker and other work visas. Search by organisation name or source location using the official Home Office register.

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How to Get UK Visa Sponsorship

Follow these 3 essential steps to secure a sponsored job in the UK. We provide the data, you make the connection.

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Check Your Eligibility

Your job must be eligible under the current occupation rules and meet both the applicable general salary threshold and occupation going rate.

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Identify A-Rated Sponsors

Not every UK organisation can sponsor visas. Use the register search above to identify organisations with the relevant route and rating, then verify the exact legal name.

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Apply Directly

Once you find a sponsor, search for openings on their official careers page or LinkedIn. Do not pay agencies promising guaranteed visas.

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A Better Way to Search UK Visa Sponsors

Downloading and searching through the massive official GOV.UK CSV files can be difficult and slow. FindMySponsor is a free tool built to make this data genuinely useful for international professionals looking for sponsored roles. We take the official public sector information (licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and provide an instant, searchable interface so you can check UK sponsor status, ratings, and visa route eligibility without the hassle of spreadsheets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common searches about UK visa sponsorship and the sponsor register.

What is visa sponsorship? expand_more
UK visa sponsorship means a licensed UK employer takes legal responsibility for employing you on a work visa such as the Skilled Worker route. The employer must hold a Home Office sponsor licence and assign you a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) before you can apply. Read more in What is visa sponsorship in the UK?
How do I find companies that offer visa sponsorship? expand_more
Search the official Register of Licensed Sponsors. Use the FindMySponsor search bar to check an organisation name or source location, then filter by official visa route, licence type or rating. Register presence does not prove that an employer is hiring.
How do I get visa sponsorship in the UK? expand_more
Find a licensed sponsor with an eligible job offer, receive a Certificate of Sponsorship, then apply for the visa on GOV.UK. Start by searching A-rated sponsors above, then follow our step-by-step guide: How to get visa sponsorship in the UK.
Can I apply for a UK work visa without sponsorship? expand_more
Most UK work routes, including Skilled Worker, require a licensed sponsor and a Certificate of Sponsorship. You generally cannot apply for those visas without an employer on the Register of Licensed Sponsors. Always check current rules on GOV.UK.
Is the Skilled Worker visa the same as Tier 2? expand_more
Yes. The Skilled Worker visa replaced the old Tier 2 (General) route. People still search for the “Tier 2 sponsor list”: that is the same official Register of Licensed Sponsors indexed on this site.
How do I know if a company can sponsor me? expand_more
Search the company on this page or on the official GOV.UK register. If they are not listed, or their licence has been revoked, they cannot legally assign a Certificate of Sponsorship. See also how to check a UK sponsor licence.

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