UK Visa Sponsorship for Ghanaian 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, 603 Ghanaian nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 68% on 2024. About 65% came through the Health & Care Worker route, mostly NHS and social-care roles.
The most common occupation for Ghanaian nationals in 2025 was Care workers and home carers (124 grants), followed by Other registered nursing professionals (104) and Generalist medical practitioners (52). 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 Ghanaian nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Care workers and home carers | 124 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 2 | Other registered nursing professionals | 104 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 3 | Generalist medical practitioners | 52 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 4 | Fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations n.e.c. | 36 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Fishmongers and poultry dressers | 27 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Registered mental health nurses | 15 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 7 | Senior care workers | 15 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 8 | Midwifery nurses | 13 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 9 | Secondary education teaching professionals | 13 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c. | 12 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Ghanaian 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: 599 grants across 86 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
In 2025, 603 ghanaian nationals were granted UK work visas: 214 via Skilled Worker and 389 via Health & Care Worker.