Market research interviewers SOC 7214

Market research interviewers (SOC 7214) does not currently qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. It is classified as medium skilled and would need to be added to the Immigration Salary List or Temporary Shortage Occupation List before employers could sponsor for it. There are closely related roles that do qualify, listed further down.

What does a market research interviewer do?

Market research interviewers conduct interviews to collect information on the opinions and preferences of consumers, businesses, the electorate and other selected groups.

Typical tasks

approaches members of the public, individuals, households and organisations to arrange and conduct face-to-face interviews, telephone interviews, focus groups, panel interviews etc.
records progress of interviews by noting answers, completing questionnaires, making audio or visual recordings or inputting responses into a computer
collects questionnaires, diaries, and other research materials left with interviewees and conducts follow-up interviews
collates and reviews information collected and compiles reports to pass back to the organisation/individual commissioning the market research

Typical entry routes and qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically provided on-the-job. Relevant professional qualifications are available.

Visa sponsorship requirements

SponsorshipNot eligible

Skill levelMedium Skilled (RQF Level 3+)

Visa issuanceSoon

What this means for you

SOC 7214 is classified as medium skilled but does not currently appear on the Immigration Salary List or Temporary Shortage List, so it's not currently eligible for new sponsorship.

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.

Roles under SOC 7214

Field and telephone interviewers Mystery shoppers Political canvassers Traffic enumerators

Frequently asked questions

Can market research interviewers get a UK Skilled Worker visa?

Not under SOC 7214. Market research interviewers 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, so have a look at the related codes section on this page.

What job titles are covered by SOC 7214?

SOC 7214 covers a range of market research interviewers roles, including: Field and telephone interviewers, Mystery shoppers, Political canvassers, Traffic enumerators. 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 market research interviewers?

SOC 7214 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.

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.