UK Visa Sponsorship for Bangladeshi 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, 549 Bangladeshi nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 84% on 2024. About 63% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Bangladeshi nationals in 2025 was Generalist medical practitioners (85 grants), followed by Chefs (85) and Care workers and home carers (65). 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 Bangladeshi nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Bangladeshi nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Generalist medical practitioners | 85 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 2 | Chefs | 85 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Care workers and home carers | 65 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 4 | Specialist medical practitioners | 25 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 5 | Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors | 23 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Catering and bar managers | 20 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Business sales executives | 14 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Sales supervisors - retail and wholesale | 13 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Programmers and software development professionals | 11 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Graphic and multimedia designers | 11 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Bangladeshi 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: 527 grants across 97 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many bangladeshi nationals got UK work visas in 2025?
In 2025, 549 bangladeshi nationals were granted UK work visas: 346 via Skilled Worker and 203 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs bangladeshi nationals get sponsored for?
Home Office data shows the top occupations for bangladeshi nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Generalist medical practitioners, Chefs, Care workers and home carers. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can bangladeshi nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Bangladeshi 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 bangladeshi nationals?
Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire bangladeshi nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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