Is the Register of Licensed Sponsors public?

Yes. The Home Office publishes it on gov.uk as a downloadable spreadsheet and refreshes it each month. We mirror that spreadsheet here so you can actually search it: filter by industry, visa route, location, or recent hiring activity.

How often is the Register of Licensed Sponsors updated?

Monthly. The Home Office uploads a fresh spreadsheet to gov.uk each month, and our sync picks up the new version automatically. New sponsors appear within a day or two of being licensed; revoked licences drop off.

How do I check if a company is on the Register of Licensed Sponsors?

Type the employer's name into the search box above. If they hold an active UK sponsor licence, you'll see a profile with the visa routes they're approved for, where they're based, and their recent sponsorship activity. No profile means they're either not licensed or have been removed from the register.

What's the difference between this register and the gov.uk version?

The data is the same. We sync straight from the Home Office's monthly spreadsheet. The difference is what you can do with it: search by keyword, filter by industry and visa route, and see live jobs, salary data, and past visa issuance volumes for each sponsor.

Register of Licensed Sponsors

The Register of Licensed Sponsors is the UK Home Office's official list of companies approved to sponsor overseas workers on Skilled Worker and other UK work visas. Search the register below, or filter by industry, visa route, or recent hiring activity.

Last synced 29 April 2026 · Source: gov.uk

Companies (Licensed Sponsors)

Results are prioritized by recent visa sponsorship activity and active job postings, helping you focus on employers most likely to sponsor.

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

With 43,000 students, 5,100 employees and a global alumni community of 350,000 across more than 170 countries, Manchester Metropolitan is one of the UK’s largest and most diverse universities. Founded in 1824, today it is home to four facilities which deliver courses from Engineering to Art and Design, to business disciplines, to education and healthcare professions. Its international Business School is recognised by the major UK, US and European accreditation bodies. Manchester Metropolitan U

61 visas19 jobs

GoCardless Limited

Welcome to the new era of payments. Collect one-off, automated, or recurring payments – directly from your customer's bank account to yours. Putting an end to late payments, chasing customers, stress, and expensive fees. It's just cash, flowing from one account to another. Join 100,000 businesses of all sizes, worldwide, who trust us to power their payments.

13 visas32 jobs

SIGNATURE SENIOR LIFESTYLE LIMITEDProfessional, scientific and technical activities

Through our person-centred care, we aim to provide each of our residents with the highest possible quality of life, in terms of both luxurious homely accommodation and discreet care and support when needed, all delivered within exquisite purpose-built homes. Our mission here at Signature is simple; “ To provide exceptional care, delivered by compassionate people, in the highest quality homes.”

183 visas1 jobs

EF CORPORATE EDUCATION LTDEducation

Founded in 1965 in Sweden, EF (Education First) is a global association of education companies that shares a common mission of opening the world through education, offering language, academic, cultural exchange and education travel programs. Some companies are in the business of technology. Others are in the business of finance, sports, or soft drinks. At EF, we’re in a different kind of business. One that’s a little less tangible, and a lot more important. We’re in the business of understandi

6 visas53 jobs

Ashurst LLP

We are a leading global law firm with world class capability and a prestigious international client base spanning corporates, financial institutions and governments. Since 1822, our ambition has always been to lead the field, to be ahead of our time, and to inspire change. Our focus is on anticipating the needs of our clients, and pushing boundaries for the benefit of our clients, people and communities. We have a track record of successfully managing the most complex multi-jurisdictional tran

72 visas11 jobs

RANDOX LABORATORIES LIMITEDManufacturing

Randox is dedicated to improving health worldwide. Established in 1982, Randox is an international health diagnostics company with sales and distribution in 145 countries. Products include Biochip Array Technology, clinical chemistry analysers and reagents, quality control materials and software, and an extensive biosciences portfolio. For more information and a complete product portfolio, visit our website www.randox.com or email market@randox.com For careers opportunities please visit htt

115 visas16 jobs

Sedgwick International UKFinancial and insurance activities

Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, helping clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing

18 visas51 jobs

Compass Group PlcProfessional, scientific and technical activities

Compass Group is a global leader in food services operating in over 25 countries with around 590,000 employees worldwide and generating underlying revenues of over $46 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. Our vision is to be a world-class provider of contract food services and support services, renowned for our great people, our great service, and our great results.

17 visas49 jobs

Ascenti Physio LimitedHuman health and social work activities

The leading independent provider of physiotherapy and associated services in the UK - helping thousands of people to elevate their health and live active lives every day. We are a dynamic and progressive company - advancing physical therapies by making them more accessible to all, raising standards and improving methodologies. With extensive national coverage, we have over 300 highly trained Ascenti clinicians delivering upwards of 52,000 treatment sessions every month. Enabling people to mak

53 visas17 jobs

SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT UK LIMITEDArts, entertainment and recreation

82 visas2 jobs

Frequently asked questions

The register is the Home Office's official list of UK employers approved to sponsor overseas workers on Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker, and other sponsored visa routes. Each row shows the organisation, its town, the visa routes its licence covers, and its rating (A or B).