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 29 April 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.

LINKLATERS LLP

Linklaters is a leading global law firm, supporting and investing in the future of our clients wherever they do business. We combine legal expertise with a collaborative and innovative approach to help clients navigate constantly evolving markets and regulatory environments, pursuing opportunities and managing risk worldwide. Attorney Advertising: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome

264 visas9 jobs

NTT DATA UK LIMITEDInformation and communication

NTT DATA, Inc. is a trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We're committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. Our R&D investments help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artif

198 visas4 jobs

Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Service Company LimitedProfessional, scientific and technical activities

A&O Shearman transforms the way law is practiced, to deliver unparalleled results for our clients' most complex matters – everywhere in the world. We’re a law firm at the forefront of the forces changing the current of global business: energy transition, life sciences, technology, private capital, finance and beyond. Fluent in U.S. law, English law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets in equal measure, we support our clients with bespoke teams of expert minds. Ready to provide

272 visas37 jobs

Capita PlcInformation and communication

Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences. Operating across eight countries, Capita’s 34,000 colleagues support primarily UK and European clients with people-based services underpinned by market-leading technology. We’re a vital support service for our clients, enabling the everyday interactions that we expect to run seamlessly, to run seamlessly. A publicly listed busine

67 visas137 jobs

EDF ENERGY LAKE LIMITEDProfessional, scientific and technical activities

EDF is leading the charge towards An Electric Britain to help make energy more affordable and sustainable. Our nuclear power stations have powered UK homes with low-carbon electricity for 50 years, and we're currently building a new project at Hinkley Point C. But we’re not stopping there. We're also investing in wind, solar, and battery storage technology, and helping customers electrify their homes and businesses with low-carbon tech like heat pumps and electric vehicles. Join us in buildin

366 visas26 jobs

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for providing hospital services for the people of Bradford and communities across Yorkshire. We serve a core population of around 500,000 people and provide specialist services for some 1.1 million. Our 5,500 staff work over several sites, including Bradford Royal Infirmary, which provides the majority of inpatient services, and St Luke’s Hospital, which predominantly provides outpatient and rehabilitation services. We also manage

353 visas21 jobs

The Royal Opera

Based at the Royal Opera House in the heart of London’s Covent Garden, our work is enjoyed by audiences in our two theatres and globally through our streaming platform, cinema Season and company tours. Our work in schools and communities up and down the country is driven by our curriculum linked programmes, specially designed to inspire creativity, broaden participation and diversify the future of opera and ballet. These sit alongside industry-leading talent development projects, regional part

341 visas3 jobs

ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S CHARITYHuman health and social work activities

Alder Hey Children’s Charity helps to make Alder Hey Children's Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year. The charity is a member of the End Child Poverty coalition and campaigns to ensure all children's voices are heard.

361 visas6 jobs

ALTEN LTDProfessional, scientific and technical activities

We are a leading Engineering and IT consultancy operating across all sectors in 30 different countries. Whatever you need, we make it happen. What do we do and why? At ALTEN we know that the work of our clients is essential to the future, and we want to have a positive impact on the challenges facing our society and environment. We therefore aim to enable them to sustainably build the world of tomorrow. This purpose unites passionate, diligent, ambitious, and agile engineers – all committe

265 visas50 jobs

Derbyshire County Council

Derbyshire County Council - Improving life for local people. We work to improve the lives of local people by delivering high quality services. If you want to work for us go to our job pages at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs where you can register for email alerts, download job packs and apply online.

0 visas171 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).