UK Visa Sponsorship for Argentine 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, 58 Argentine nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 48% on 2024. About 93% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Argentine nationals in 2025 was Management consultants and business analysts (7 grants), followed by Programmers and software development professionals (5) and Sales accounts and business development managers (3). 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 Argentine nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management consultants and business analysts | 7 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 2 | Programmers and software development professionals | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Sales accounts and business development managers | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Biological scientists | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Legal professionals n.e.c. | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Actuaries, economists and statisticians | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Authors, writers and translators | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | CAD, drawing and architectural technicians | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Business associate professionals n.e.c. | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Argentine 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: 58 grants across 35 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many argentine nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 58 argentine nationals were granted UK work visas: 54 via Skilled Worker and 4 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs argentine nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for argentine nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Management consultants and business analysts, Programmers and software development professionals, Sales accounts and business development managers. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can argentine nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Argentine 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 argentine nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire argentine nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.