UK Visa Sponsorship for Albanian Nationals
Grants by year
Data starts in 2020. The Skilled Worker route launched in December 2020 and the Health & Care Worker visa in August 2020, replacing earlier Tier 2 categories.
In 2025, 97 Albanian nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 63% on 2024. About 71% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Albanian nationals in 2025 was Care workers and home carers (13 grants), followed by Chefs (6) and Catering and bar managers (6). Other eligible Skilled Worker occupations are sponsorable too, as long as the employer holds a Home Office sponsor licence and the role clears the salary and skill-level thresholds for its SOC code.
Search the roles below to see who's currently hiring Albanian nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Albanian nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Care workers and home carers | 13 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 2 | Chefs | 6 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Catering and bar managers | 6 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Senior care workers | 5 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 6 | Medical radiographers | 4 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 7 | Speech and language therapists | 4 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 8 | Carpenters and joiners | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Construction project managers and related professionals | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Management consultants and business analysts | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Albanian nationals
Each rectangle is one occupation, sized by grant count and grouped by SOC major category. Color shows year-over-year change vs 2023. Total: 96 grants across 40 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many albanian nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 97 albanian nationals were granted UK work visas: 69 via Skilled Worker and 28 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs albanian nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for albanian nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Care workers and home carers, Chefs, Catering and bar managers. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can albanian nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Albanian nationals qualify if they have a job offer from a Home Office licensed sponsor, the role is on the eligible occupations list, and the salary meets the threshold (usually £41,700 or the going rate for that SOC code, whichever is higher).
Which UK companies sponsor albanian nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire albanian nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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