UK Visa Sponsorship for Canadian 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, 755 Canadian nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, about the same as 2024. About 76% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Canadian nationals in 2025 was Generalist medical practitioners (140 grants), followed by Programmers and software development professionals (42) and Finance and investment analysts and advisers (40). 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 Canadian nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Canadian nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Generalist medical practitioners | 140 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 2 | Programmers and software development professionals | 42 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | 40 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Management consultants and business analysts | 38 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Chief executives and senior officials | 38 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Sales accounts and business development managers | 36 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. | 21 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Financial managers and directors | 20 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Solicitors and lawyers | 17 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Mechanical engineers | 16 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Canadian 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: 749 grants across 115 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many canadian nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 755 canadian nationals were granted UK work visas: 575 via Skilled Worker and 180 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs canadian nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for canadian nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Generalist medical practitioners, Programmers and software development professionals, Finance and investment analysts and advisers. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can canadian nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Canadian 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 canadian nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire canadian nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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