UK Visa Sponsorship for Greek 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, 422 Greek nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 18% on 2024. Grants were split roughly evenly between the two routes.
The most common occupation for Greek nationals in 2025 was Generalist medical practitioners (85 grants), followed by Dental practitioners (43) and Specialist medical practitioners (43). 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 Greek nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Greek nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Generalist medical practitioners | 85 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 2 | Dental practitioners | 43 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 3 | Specialist medical practitioners | 43 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 4 | Veterinarians | 21 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | 18 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. | 16 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Management consultants and business analysts | 13 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Programmers and software development professionals | 12 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Sales accounts and business development managers | 8 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | 7 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Greek 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: 421 grants across 89 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many greek nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 422 greek nationals were granted UK work visas: 243 via Skilled Worker and 179 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs greek nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for greek nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Generalist medical practitioners, Dental practitioners, Specialist medical practitioners. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can greek nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Greek 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 greek nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire greek nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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