UK Visa Sponsorship for Hungarian 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, 135 Hungarian nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, about the same as 2024. About 89% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Hungarian nationals in 2025 was Finance and investment analysts and advisers (14 grants), followed by Management consultants and business analysts (11) and Programmers and software development professionals (10). 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 Hungarian nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Hungarian nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | 14 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 2 | Management consultants and business analysts | 11 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Programmers and software development professionals | 10 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Generalist medical practitioners | 6 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 5 | Human resource managers and directors | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Engineering professionals n.e.c. | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Therapy professionals n.e.c. | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Actuaries, economists and statisticians | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Veterinarians | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Mechanical engineers | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Hungarian 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: 133 grants across 63 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many hungarian nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 135 hungarian nationals were granted UK work visas: 120 via Skilled Worker and 15 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs hungarian nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for hungarian nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Finance and investment analysts and advisers, Management consultants and business analysts, Programmers and software development professionals. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can hungarian nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Hungarian 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 hungarian nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire hungarian nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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