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 2 May 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.

AVL POWERTRAIN UK LIMITEDProfessional, scientific and technical activities

AVL Globally: With more than 12,200 employees, AVL is one of the world's leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation, and testing in the automotive industry and in other sectors such as rail, marine, and energy. Based on extensive in-house research activities, AVL delivers concepts, technology solutions, methodologies, and development tools for a greener, safer, and better world of mobility and beyond. AVL supports international partners and customers in their sustainable

68 visas2 jobs

Sword Technology Solutions LimitedInformation and communication

Sword is a leader in data insights, digital transformation and technology services with a substantial reputation in complex IT, business projects and mission critical operations with over 3,000 Technology, Digital specialists working in more than 50 countries to enable the growth of your organisation in the digital age.

1 visas38 jobs

SRT Marine System Solutions LimitedProfessional, scientific and technical activities

SRT Marine Systems PLC is a global leader and innovator in maritime surveillance, intelligence, navigation safety and situational awareness. Our core technologies enable products that are used globally by customers who range from national governments seeking to conserve and secure their vast national maritime areas to individual vessel owners and operators seeking to enhance safety and commercial efficiencies. Our systems give customers the focused intelligence and maritime domain awareness th

3 visas38 jobs

Weightmans LLP

Weightmans is a Top 40 law firm, growing rapidly because of our focus on two key aspects of our business: our clients and our people.

5 visas37 jobs

Optegra UK Ltd

Optegra is a true pioneer in eye health care. Inside our dedicated eye hospitals, our recognised experts perform the full spectrum of ophthalmic procedures under one roof. Each one a profound experience for patients. A chance to live a fuller life; to see every day in glorious high definition. Our singular focus on eye health care and consultant-led approach means we deliver the right treatment for every patient. Cataract removal, laser eye surgery, lens replacement, medical eye treatments and

1 visas36 jobs

United Church Schools TrustEducation

United Learning is a group of schools which aims to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. At United Learning we seek to improve the life chances of all the children and young people we serve and make it our mission to bring out ‘the best in everyone’ – students, staff, parents and the wider community. Uniquely, United Learning includes significant numbers of schools in both the public and the private sectors, working together for mutual benefit. United Le

107 visas2 jobs

COBALT CONSULTING (UK) LIMITEDAdministrative and support service activities

We are specialist real estate, finance and construction recruiters, operating across multiple geographies and specialisms, built from decades of experience. In an overcrowded market, we are authentically different. We believe that relationships are based on chemistry and trust. To us, the real value of recruitment lies in the ability to attract and retain these relationships, just like the magnetic metal we’re named after. Ready to take your team, project or business to the next level? You’re

1 visas37 jobs

The Pirbright InstituteProfessional, scientific and technical activities

The Pirbright Institute is a world leading centre of excellence in research and surveillance of virus diseases of farm animals and viruses that spread from animals to humans. Working to enhance capability to contain, control and eliminate these economically and medically important diseases, the Institute's highly innovative fundamental and applied bioscience contributes to global food security and health, improving quality of life for animals and people.

47 visas7 jobs

HARRODS (UK) LIMITEDProfessional, scientific and technical activities

As many lives, generations, cultures and stories pass through our doors, our mission remains unchanged: to serve the needs and aspirations of our customers, to create new stories and bring moments of delight. Whomever they are and wherever they come from, our customers can always expect to be treated with grace, courtesy, and care. #TogetherHarrods Open since 1834 by Charles Henry Harrod and now owned by Qatar Holding Authority, we are truly unique - a house of maisons, a modern atelier, a wo

25 visas26 jobs

Tesla Motors Ltd

Tesla is accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable abundance. To achieve our mission, we're building a world powered by solar, enabled by battery storage and transported by electric vehicles. We’re committed to hiring and developing top talent from around the world for any given discipline. Headquartered in Texas, we operate six huge, vertically integrated factories across three continents. With over 100,000 employees, our teams take a first-principles approach to designing, building,

6 visas34 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).