UK Visa Sponsorship for Filipino 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, 2,574 Filipino nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 45% on 2024. About 72% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Filipino nationals in 2025 was Care workers and home carers (305 grants), followed by Butchers (281) and Farmers (250). 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.
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Top occupations for Filipino nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Care workers and home carers | 305 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 2 | Butchers | 281 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Farmers | 250 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Welding trades | 207 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. | 135 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Other registered nursing professionals | 110 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 7 | Engineering technicians | 86 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Medical radiographers | 85 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 9 | Carpenters and joiners | 67 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians | 64 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Filipino 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: 2,551 grants across 139 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
In 2025, 2,574 filipino nationals were granted UK work visas: 1,855 via Skilled Worker and 719 via Health & Care Worker.