Register of Licensed Sponsors 2026
The Register of Licensed Sponsors is the UK Home Office's official list of companies that can sponsor a visa in the UK. These are the employers approved to sponsor overseas workers on Skilled Worker and other UK work visas. Search the full list below, or filter by industry, visa route, or recent hiring activity. Just checking one employer? Use the sponsor licence checker instead.
Last synced 23 July 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.
Advanced Labelling Systems Ltd ("ALS") is one of the few labelling machinery manufacturers in the UK that not only designs and builds their own complete product handling systems for labelling but also prints and converts self-adhesive labels. So we know the standards required for high-speed, accurate application is not only the precision of the labeller but also the quality of the materials that go through them. We are driven to give our customers the best experience, without any hard sell tac
Oriental Motor is your trusted partner when it comes to taking the first steps in developing drive systems. We develop, manufacture and distribute small precision motors and electronic control circuits. Today, customers can choose from over 50,000 high-quality products that enable increasing automation and digitalisation, and more than 3,000 employees work for the company worldwide. At Oriental Motor, we strive to improve the global environment and contribute to society and industry by respon
Gibbs Gears manufactures precision gears and transmission components for aerospace, defence and mission-critical systems. For more than 70 years, Gibbs Gears has manufactured precision gears and transmission components, managing the full production route from machining and gear cutting through to special processes, inspection and delivery. Our components are used in mechanical, actuation and power transmission systems found across modern aircraft, including landing gear actuation, flap and sla
Elite Sensors Ltd (ESL) is based in Farnham, Surrey. We design and manufacture in-house over 20 different types of products from high tech sensors, interface units to thermal cameras for challenging applications. With over 150 years of Motorsport experience in our team, our range of products are designed and bespoke to suit the installation. At ESL, we pride ourselves on delivering quality products on time in line with our customer expectations.
Rakem: Founded in 1996, Rakem Ltd is a leading agent and distributor representing manufacturers that supply speciality raw materials to the paper, coating, plastics, textile fibres, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Our dedicated technical sales team is committed to helping you identify your requirements and tailor products to suit your needs. We operate throughout the UK and Ireland, with distribution sites located across the country, offering quantities ranging from 25 kg to 10 tonnes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Register of Licensed Sponsors?
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).
Is the Register of Licensed Sponsors public?
Yes. The Home Office publishes it on gov.uk as a downloadable spreadsheet, and we sync from it daily 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?
We sync from the official gov.uk register daily, so the list here tracks Home Office additions and removals within a day of publication. New sponsors appear as they're licensed; revoked licences drop off.
Where can I find a list of companies that can sponsor a visa in the UK?
This page is that list. It mirrors the Home Office's official register of every UK company licensed to sponsor a work visa, covering Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker, and other sponsored routes. Search by company name, or filter by industry, visa route, location, or recent hiring to find the sponsors that matter to you.
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 official register, updated daily. 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.