UK Visa Sponsorship for Australian 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, 938 Australian nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 23% on 2024. About 75% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Australian nationals in 2025 was Generalist medical practitioners (106 grants), followed by Solicitors and lawyers (95) and Management consultants and business analysts (55). 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 Australian nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Australian nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Generalist medical practitioners | 106 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 2 | Solicitors and lawyers | 95 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Management consultants and business analysts | 55 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Paramedics | 51 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 5 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | 51 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Specialist medical practitioners | 50 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 7 | Chief executives and senior officials | 34 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Programmers and software development professionals | 31 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Sales accounts and business development managers | 30 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Marketing, sales and advertising directors | 30 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Australian 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: 932 grants across 104 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many australian nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 938 australian nationals were granted UK work visas: 708 via Skilled Worker and 230 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs australian nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for australian nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Generalist medical practitioners, Solicitors and lawyers, Management consultants and business analysts. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can australian nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Australian 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 australian nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire australian nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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