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 4 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.

Sheffield City Council

To spread the word about Sheffield, its people, businesses, services, products, culture, leisure, green spaces and sport. We're here to help and we expect users to offer us the same level of courtesy and respect that we offer to them. We want our social media channels to be safe spaces where we welcome comments and engagement on our posts. We want them to be a place for healthy, open, and insightful discussion which is why we have a short set of house rules which you can find at https://sheffn

100 visas5 jobs

All SAINTS MAR THOMA CHURCH

We're a Christian presence in every community. The Church of England plays a vital role in the life of the nation, proclaiming the Christian gospel in words and actions and providing services of Christian worship and praise. Our network of parishes cover the country, bringing a vital Christian dimension to the nation as well as strengthening community life in numerous urban, suburban and rural settings. Its cathedrals are centres of spirituality and service, and its network of chaplaincies acro

1 visas41 jobs

Merck Sharp & Dohme (UK) LimitedProfessional, scientific and technical activities

At MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA in the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions th

68 visas10 jobs

Pladis (UK) LimitedManufacturing

We believe everyday moments matter and snacks have a special role to play in them. At pladis, our purpose is simple: bringing happiness with every bite. We’re home to some of the world’s most loved snacking brands, including McVitie’s, GODIVA and Ülker, alongside local favourites such as Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, Turtles, BN and Verkade. From tea breaks to shared celebrations, our snacks are part of everyday moments around the world. As steward of brands with baking heritage dating back to 18

60 visas14 jobs

PROMNI HEALTH LIMITEDHuman health and social work activities

97 visas12 jobs

ARDEN UNIVERSITY LIMITEDEducation

15 visas36 jobs

South Gloucestershire Council

South Gloucestershire has a rich natural and cultural heritage. It is a mixed urban and rural authority of great diversity located in the South West of England which covers 53,665 hectares. It is an area of diversity and contrast with a variety of communities, characterised by the special relationship between town and country. Residents are fortunate to have a high quality local environment which they greatly value. Attractive and historic landscapes link unspoilt market towns, villages and e

18 visas30 jobs

SEFE MARKETING & TRADING LIMITEDElectricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply

Growing from a single office in London in 1999 into the worldwide organisation it is today, SEFE Marketing & Trading (SM&T) is an agile multi-commodity trader and trading partner. We are a leading player in global trading energy markets, combining the physical & financial trading of LNG, gas, power, metals and environmental products with the provision of comprehensive risk management, derivates, algorithmic trading, and third-party asset management services. We are the sourcing and trading arm

80 visas8 jobs

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES EDINBURGH LIMITEDProfessional, scientific and technical activities

41 visas24 jobs

Bath and North East Somerset Council

Bath and North East Somerset is a place of beauty, history and opportunity and as a council we are ambitious, forward-thinking and ready to innovate. Our purpose is clear: we want to improve people’s lives. This is a district of contrasts: Our UNESCO-listed heritage city, with its six million annual visitors, needs little introduction, but it’s surrounded by a rich variety of rural towns, villages, landscapes. We’re building a fair, green, creative and connected place. Our unshakeable commitm

7 visas38 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).