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.
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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
In 2025, 97 albanian nationals were granted UK work visas: 69 via Skilled Worker and 28 via Health & Care Worker.