UK Licensed Visa Sponsors Statistics

UK Visa Sponsor Statistics: FAQ

How many companies became licensed UK visa sponsors in the last 12 months?

12,788 companies were newly licensed to sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas over the last 12 months.

How many UK sponsor licenses were removed in the last 12 months?

8,180 companies lost or surrendered their UK visa sponsor licenses over the last 12 months.

Is the number of UK visa sponsors growing or shrinking?

The register grew by a net 4,608 sponsors over the last 12 months: 12,788 were added and 8,180 were removed.

Where does this UK visa sponsor data come from?

All figures are derived from the UK Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors, updated daily (last updated 2026-09-29).