UK Visa Sponsorship for Burmese 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, 109 Burmese nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 12% on 2024. About 87% came through the Health & Care Worker route, mostly NHS and social-care roles.
The most common occupation for Burmese nationals in 2025 was Generalist medical practitioners (77 grants), followed by Specialist medical practitioners (17) and Estimators, valuers and assessors (1). 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 Burmese nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Burmese nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Generalist medical practitioners | 77 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 2 | Specialist medical practitioners | 17 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 3 | Estimators, valuers and assessors | 1 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors | 1 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | 1 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Advertising and marketing associate professionals | 1 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Chefs | 1 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Programmers and software development professionals | 1 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Customer service managers | 1 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Catering and bar managers | 1 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Burmese 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: 108 grants across 16 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many burmese nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 109 burmese nationals were granted UK work visas: 14 via Skilled Worker and 95 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs burmese nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for burmese nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Generalist medical practitioners, Specialist medical practitioners, Estimators, valuers and assessors. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can burmese nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Burmese 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 burmese nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire burmese nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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