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 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 25 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.

Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is the provider of acute hospital services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding area. We provide district general hospital services for the local population of over 318,000. Our specialist orthopaedic services are offered to a much wider regional, national and international catchment area. There are 4,658 members of staff and over 500 volunteers who all play their part in delivering high quality, safe and

434 visas7 jobs

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The JPUH is a vibrant university hospital providing the best possible care to a population of 230,000 residents across Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney, as well as to the many visitors who come to this part of East Anglia. Our main site in Gorleston is supported by services at Lowestoft Hospital, the Newberry Clinic and other outreach clinics in the local area. Ensuring our patients are central to everything we do is our priority. Our vision is to deliver excellence in healthcare, high qua

350 visas42 jobs

Arcadis LLP

Arcadis is a leading global partner, delivering transformative projects with businesses, cities and industries. With 36,000 people active in more than 30 countries, we bring together the best minds from around the world to deliver intelligent products and solutions that address the challenges of climate, energy security and diversification, and livable cities. We take design, engineering, architecture and consultancy to the next level, advising clients at every step of every project. From strat

0 visas246 jobs

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute and community healthcare to the population of Cheshire.

429 visas21 jobs

Visionplus (Carmarthen) Ltd t/a Specsavers

Specsavers began 40 years ago with the vision of two optometrists, Doug and Mary Perkins, who set out to provide best-value eyecare to everybody. Their passion for optometry has led Specsavers to become the largest privately-owned optical group in the world, delivering high-quality, affordable optical and hearing care in 12 countries. And it continues to shape the lives and experience of around 41,000 colleagues who are developing their careers with us across the globe.

0 visas271 jobs

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE LTDActivities of extraterritorial organisations and bodies

We are London Ambulance Service. We are the busiest emergency ambulance service in the UK serving one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse cities. We provide emergency and urgent healthcare that is free to patients at the time they receive it.

438 visas10 jobs

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is an integrated acute and ambulance health care provider in England. Situated just 4 miles off the coast of Hampshire, with great links to Lymington, Southampton and Portsmouth and is just 2 hours from London. Our beautiful Island is a hub of activities for all the family. We boast excellent beaches, great walks, various festivals and is a world famous sailing location. We are currently recruiting various roles which will be advertised on this page and on NHS Job

362 visas33 jobs

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden is a world-leading cancer centre specialising in cancer diagnosis, treatment, research and education. We have two hospitals: one in Chelsea, London, and another in Sutton, Surrey. Also in Surrey, we have a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston. We are also partners with The Institute of Cancer Research. Through this partnership, we undertake groundbreaking research into new cancer drug therapies and treatments. The partnership makes us the biggest and most comprehensive cancer cen

419 visas37 jobs

Siemens Energy LimitedManufacturing

Siemens Energy is one of the world’s leading energy technology companies. The company works with its customers and partners on energy systems for the future, thus supporting the transition to a more sustainable world. With its portfolio of products, solutions and services, Siemens Energy covers almost the entire energy value chain – from power generation and transmission to storage. The portfolio includes conventional and renewable energy technology, such as gas and steam turbines, hybrid power

349 visas59 jobs

Stonegate Pub Company Ltd

We’re the UK's biggest pub company, but that’s not all we are. We’re an incredible team bringing people together through our 4,500+ sites nationwide. Formed in 2010 with 333 pubs, Stonegate Group has grown bigger and better than ever, and today we’re home to well-loved sites such as Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, Walkabout, Popworld and so many more. But we didn’t get where we are just with great drinks and unforgettable experiences. We got here with the wonderful ideas and dedication of our team

0 visas265 jobs

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