UK Visa Sponsorship for Brazilian 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, 451 Brazilian nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 21% on 2024. About 92% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Brazilian nationals in 2025 was Programmers and software development professionals (41 grants), followed by Management consultants and business analysts (34) and Finance and investment analysts and advisers (21). 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 Brazilian nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Brazilian nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Programmers and software development professionals | 41 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 2 | Management consultants and business analysts | 34 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | 21 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. | 18 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Generalist medical practitioners | 16 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 6 | Sales accounts and business development managers | 14 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Engineering project managers and project engineers | 12 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Civil engineers | 12 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Higher education teaching professionals | 10 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Business and financial project management professionals | 10 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Brazilian 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: 450 grants across 100 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many brazilian nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 451 brazilian nationals were granted UK work visas: 415 via Skilled Worker and 36 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs brazilian nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for brazilian nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Programmers and software development professionals, Management consultants and business analysts, Finance and investment analysts and advisers. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can brazilian nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Brazilian 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 brazilian nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire brazilian nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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