UK Visa Sponsorship for Finnish 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, 127 Finnish nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, up 23% on 2024. About 92% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Finnish nationals in 2025 was Finance and investment analysts and advisers (15 grants), followed by Programmers and software development professionals (8) and Chief executives and senior officials (7). 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 Finnish nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Finnish nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | 15 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 2 | Programmers and software development professionals | 8 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Chief executives and senior officials | 7 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Ship and hovercraft officers | 7 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | 6 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Management consultants and business analysts | 6 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Marine and waterways transport operatives | 6 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Registered specialist nurses | 3 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 10 | Business sales executives | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Finnish 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: 126 grants across 50 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many finnish nationals got UK work visas in 2025?
In 2025, 127 finnish nationals were granted UK work visas: 117 via Skilled Worker and 10 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs finnish nationals get sponsored for?
Home Office data shows the top occupations for finnish nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Finance and investment analysts and advisers, Programmers and software development professionals, Chief executives and senior officials. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can finnish nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Finnish 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 finnish nationals?
Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire finnish nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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