What job titles are covered by SOC 1253?

SOC 1253 covers a range of hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors roles, including: Beauty salon managers and proprietors, Hairdressing managers and proprietors, Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors not elsewhere classified.. Keep in mind that the Home Office matches jobs by duties rather than title alone — two roles with the same title can fall under different SOC codes depending on the actual work involved.

What are my visa options if I work as a hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors?

SOC 1253 itself doesn't qualify, but that doesn't mean you're out of options. The most common workaround is finding a closely related role that falls under an eligible SOC code — we've listed any eligible alternatives further up this page. It's also worth looking into visa routes that aren't tied to a specific occupation, like the Global Talent visa, Graduate visa, or High Potential Individual visa.

All Occupation Codes

SOC 1253Not Eligible

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:

1254Waste disposal and environmental services managers 1255Managers and directors in the creative industries 1258Directors in consultancy services

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

1251Property, housing and estate managers 1252Garage managers and proprietors 1254Waste disposal and environmental services managers 1255Managers and directors in the creative industries 1256Betting shop and gambling establishment managers 1257Hire services managers and proprietors 1258Directors in consultancy services 1259Managers and proprietors in other services not elsewhere classified.

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.