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.

THE UPHAM PUB COMPANY LIMITEDAccommodation and food service activities

The Upham Group is the south of England’s fastest growing pub company. We own a growing family of pubs and inns across Hampshire, Berkshire, Sussex and Wiltshire with plans to increase the portfolio. We choose pubs with character and charm, predominantly in country locations, that have suffered from a lack of investment and care. We then improve, reinvigorate and upgrade them to bring them to life in a way that locals and visitors alike really appreciate. This helps us to fulfil their true pot

1 visas33 jobs

Ridge and Partners LLP

Ridge is a built environment consultancy. Rooted in purpose, built to last. We’ve shaped the built environment since 1946 when Harold Ridge founded his post-war practice. Guided by integrity and ingenuity, his approach still defines us today: quietly ambitious, technically excellent and focused on creating a lasting impact. Our interdisciplinary team of 1,500+ people is based across 15 locations.

5 visas32 jobs

MSC CRUISE MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITEDTransportation and storage

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise lines and the market leader in Europe, South America, the Middle East and Southern Africa, with a strong and growing presence in North America and the Far East. The MSC Cruises fleet consists of 23 modern ships with four new vessels due to be launched in 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2030. The Company operates in more than 100 countries around the world, offering cruises across five continents, calling at more than 24

69 visas8 jobs

LONDON GENERAL TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITEDTransportation and storage

We are London's largest bus company and a part of The Go‑Ahead Group, an international provider of passenger transport.

92 visas3 jobs

Genomics England LimitedProfessional, scientific and technical activities

Genomics England works with the NHS to bring forward the use of genomic healthcare and research in Britain to help people live longer, healthier lives. Genomics is a ground-breaking area of medicine that uses our unique genetic code to help diagnose, treat and prevent illnesses. Thanks to advanced technology, scientists can now compare many people’s genetic code to make new discoveries that continually improve genomic healthcare. In 2013, Genomics England and the NHS launched the 100,000 Ge

16 visas27 jobs

Darktrace Holdings LimitedInformation and communication

Darktrace is a global leader in AI cybersecurity, providing the essential cybersecurity platform to secure organizations today and for an ever-changing future. Darktrace AI learns from each business's unique data in real time, detecting threats and intervening against attacks with precision and speed. We are a diverse and inclusive team of over 2,400 employees, each playing a crucial role in protecting nearly 10,000 organizations and communities worldwide from known, unknown, and novel cyber-thr

10 visas30 jobs

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

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).