SOC 1253 — Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors
SOC 2020 Code 1253 — Medium Skilled (RQF Level 3+)
Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors (SOC 1253) does not currently qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. It's classified as medium skilled, so it would need to be added to the Immigration Salary List or Temporary Shortage Occupation List before employers could sponsor for it. That said, there are closely related roles that do qualify — see below.
Visa Eligibility & Salary Requirements
Eligibility Status
Not currently eligible. This medium skilled role isn't on the Immigration Salary List or Shortage List, so new sponsorship isn't available.
What This Means for You
SOC 1253 is classified as medium skilled but does not currently appear on the Immigration Salary List or Temporary Shortage List, so it is not eligible for new sponsorship at this time.
If you're interested in this field, you have a few options:
- Check the eligible alternative occupation codes listed below — some closely related roles do qualify
- Explore other visa routes that may not require employer sponsorship
- Search for roles under eligible SOC codes in a similar field
Eligible Alternatives in This Field
While SOC 1253 is not eligible, these related occupations in the same field qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship:
Related Job Titles
- Beauty salon managers and proprietors
- Hairdressing managers and proprietors
- Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors not elsewhere classified.
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Related Occupation Codes
Frequently Asked Questions
Not under SOC 1253. Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors is classified as Medium Skilled, which doesn't meet the requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship right now. That said, some closely related occupation codes in the same field are eligible — have a look at the related codes section on this page.
This information is provided as guidance only and should not be treated as legal advice. Eligibility criteria and salary thresholds are based on the latest published government data. Always verify with the official UK government guidance or seek professional immigration advice.