UK Visa Sponsorship for Dutch 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, 635 Dutch nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, up 23% on 2024. About 98% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Dutch nationals in 2025 was Ship and hovercraft officers (106 grants), followed by Finance and investment analysts and advisers (64) and Mechanical engineers (39). 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 Dutch nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Dutch nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ship and hovercraft officers | 106 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 2 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | 64 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Mechanical engineers | 39 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Marine and waterways transport operatives | 39 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Management consultants and business analysts | 37 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Programmers and software development professionals | 28 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Chief executives and senior officials | 22 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Financial managers and directors | 18 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | 16 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Marketing, sales and advertising directors | 15 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Dutch 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: 632 grants across 90 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many dutch nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 635 dutch nationals were granted UK work visas: 621 via Skilled Worker and 14 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs dutch nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for dutch nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Ship and hovercraft officers, Finance and investment analysts and advisers, Mechanical engineers. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can dutch nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Dutch 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 dutch nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire dutch nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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