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.

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.

Register of Licensed Sponsors 2026

Q: 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.

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 5 August 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.

Astroscale LtdProfessional, scientific and technical activities

Founded in 2013, Astroscale is the global leader in on-orbit servicing, dedicated to the secure and sustainable development of space. The company delivers a variety of innovative and scalable on-orbit servicing solutions, including life extension, refurbishment, upgrades, in-situ space situational awareness, end-of-life, and active debris removal. These solutions empower satellite operators to reduce risks, increase returns, and achieve mission success while fostering a sustainable space environ

48 visas4 jobs

NOTTINGHAM FOREST WOMEN’S FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITEDArts, entertainment and recreation

Nottingham Forest is an English professional football club based at the City Ground in West Bridgford, a suburb of Nottingham. They are currently playing in the Premier League, the highest tier of the English football pyramid. They were founded in 1865 and have an illustrious history which encompasses winning two consecutive European Cups under the leadership of Brian Clough, along with the English league championship, two FA Cups and four League Cups. They were founding members of the Footbal

69 visas2 jobs

SMBC Nikko Capital Markets LimitedFinancial and insurance activities

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 150 offices and 120,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG's shares trade on the Tokyo and Nago

60 visas2 jobs

AFC Bournemouth LimitedArts, entertainment and recreation

AFC Bournemouth are a professional football club, formed in 1899, currently playing in the Premier League – the top tier of English Football, based at Vitality Stadium. The club are known as the Cherries and, as well as the men’s first team, also have a women’s team, an under-21s and an under-18s side. Off the pitch, the club support the local community through their Community Sports Trust. The Trust caters for all through its varied programmes and initiatives that run throughout the year.

59 visas8 jobs

InPost UK LimitedTransportation and storage

InPost is Europe's leading automated parcel machine (APM) service provider which is reshaping the cost efficiency, convenience, and sustainability of last mile e-commerce deliveries. Founded in 1999 and listed on the Amsterdam Euronext, InPost aims to redefine the status quo by promoting the benefits of out-of-home deliveries. 24/7 availability means no queues, no closing times, no missed deliveries and no waiting in. Parcels are delivered first time, every time.

13 visas22 jobs

Knight Frank LLP

At Knight Frank, we build long-term relationships, which allow us to provide personalised, clear and considered advice on all areas of property, in all key markets. We believe personal interaction is a crucial part of ensuring every client is matched to the property that suits their needs best – be it commercial or residential. Operating in locations where our clients need us to be, we provide a worldwide service that’s locally expert and globally connected. Inspired teams naturally provide ex

18 visas20 jobs

BOOMTOWN FESTIVAL UK LIMITEDArts, entertainment and recreation

17 visas21 jobs

ADLER & ALLAN LIMITEDWholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

Adler & Allan provides environmental and energy infrastructure services to reduce the risk of pollution, operational downtime, profit loss and reputation damage. Through the management and maintenance of assets, we support the ESG, CSR and sustainability ambitions of our customers. Our national network of engineers make us the first-choice environmental partner to expertly manage assets through the full life-cycle, including design, planned preventative maintenance, upgrade, decommissioning and

1 visas26 jobs

ELIDYR COMMUNITIES TRUST LTDHuman health and social work activities

Elidyr Communities Trust, incorporating Coleg Elidyr, is a specialist residential learning facility for young adults with additional learning needs.

21 visas2 jobs

Shilton Sharpe Quarry LimitedAdministrative and support service activities

SSQ is a 100 percent employee-owned, leading international legal search consultancy with an unrivalled track record placing lawyers at all levels, as well as advising on team moves, office launches and mergers. Founded in 2003, SSQ has built a reputation for delivering strategic hiring solutions across private practice and in-house markets, specialising in partner search, general counsel appointments, in-house legal, governance and compliance recruitment. With offices in London, New York, Du

0 visas26 jobs

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).