UK Visa Sponsorship for Hong Konger 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, 101 Hong Konger nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, up 28% on 2024. About 81% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Hong Konger nationals in 2025 was Solicitors and lawyers (13 grants), followed by Generalist medical practitioners (13) and Finance and investment analysts and advisers (9). 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 Hong Konger nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Hong Konger nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solicitors and lawyers | 13 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 2 | Generalist medical practitioners | 13 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 3 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | 9 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Programmers and software development professionals | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Financial managers and directors | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Sales accounts and business development managers | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Brokers | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Management consultants and business analysts | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Marketing and commercial managers | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Hong Konger 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: 102 grants across 41 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many hong konger nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 101 hong konger nationals were granted UK work visas: 82 via Skilled Worker and 19 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs hong konger nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for hong konger nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Solicitors and lawyers, Generalist medical practitioners, Finance and investment analysts and advisers. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can hong konger nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Hong Konger 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 hong konger nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire hong konger nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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