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 15 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.

L3Harris Mapps LimitedManufacturing

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Visit L3Harris.com for more information.

2 visas33 jobs

Luton Borough Council

A modern, cosmopolitan town, Luton benefits from a rare blend of great location, a thriving centre, superb transport links, a buoyant local economy and a highly progressive university. What’s more, all of this comes within the context of one of the most vibrant multicultural communities in the country. All in all, it’s a town with a lot to say for itself and that’s why some 200,000 people are proud to live, learn, work and enjoy life here. The diversity of the local community is celebrated p

2 visas33 jobs

Hitachi Rail LimitedTransportation and storage

Hitachi Rail is committed to driving a sustainable mobility transition and helping every passenger, customer and community enjoy more connected, seamless and sustainable transport. Hitachi Rail is a trusted partner to operators around the world with expertise across every part of the rail ecosystems – from manufacture and maintenance of rolling stock to digital signalling and smart operational systems. In FY23, the company had revenues of €7bn with 24,000 employees across over 50 countries, and

42 visas17 jobs

Southwark Council

The Southwark skyline is an impressive sight. The incredibly diverse range of buildings, offices and social facilities make it a real mix of old and new. Extending from the River Thames into south-east London, Southwark encompasses some of the capital’s cultural hotspots, vibrant communities and acclaimed green spaces. Our central location provides excellent transport links making it a highly accessible area. We’re committed to making a real difference to the quality of life for local people, m

11 visas21 jobs

Affinity TrustHuman health and social work activities

At Affinity Trust we support almost 900 people with learning disabilities, autism and other complex needs, across England and Scotland. We support them to live their life, their way. Whether helping someone to live in their own home, providing opportunities to make new friends, or supporting people into work, we aim to ensure that those we support can live life to its fullest. We support people with a range of needs, from those who need little support to people who require round-the-clock, sp

108 visas1 jobs

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.

At BBVA we are leading the transformation of banking worldwide, united in pursuing our goal of bringing the age of opportunity to everyone. Firmly focused on the future, our on-going digital transformation is already producing disruptive innovations that power our vision of banking. Every one of our 121,486 employees, from branch staff to senior leaders, plays an essential role in giving our 71.5 million customers the cutting edge banking solutions that they deserve. Building on 166 years of h

65 visas11 jobs

Oxfordshire County Council

Working in partnership to make Oxfordshire a greener, fairer and healthier county for the county's 725,000+ residents

37 visas16 jobs

Catch 22 Charity LimitedHuman health and social work activities

Catch22 is a social business, a not for profit business with a social mission. For over 200 years we have designed and delivered services that build resilience and aspiration in people and communities. Catch22 is at the forefront of public service delivery. Our staff work in prisons, alternative provision schools, colleges, and in a range of community settings – improving the lives of over 160,000 people each year.

1 visas33 jobs

THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUSTEducation

We help people find and keep meaningful jobs. We provide education and training for those starting out and those looking to progress in their jobs. We champion community health and wellbeing to improve all aspects of life and help people into work. We support businesses to become better workplaces. And as the largest not-for-profit residential children’s home provider, we’re improving outcomes for looked after children.

1 visas33 jobs

Welsh Government

Llywodraeth ddatganoledig Cymru. Rydym yn gweithio i wella bywydau pobl yng Nghymru a gwneud ein gwlad yn lle gwell i fyw a gweithio. The devolved Government for Wales. We are working to help improve the lives of people in Wales and make our nation a better place in which to live and work.

1 visas33 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).