UK Visa Sponsorship for Indonesian 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, 100 Indonesian nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 13% on 2024. About 94% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Indonesian nationals in 2025 was Programmers and software development professionals (15 grants), followed by Management consultants and business analysts (11) and Quality assurance and regulatory professionals (4). 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 Indonesian nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Indonesian nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Programmers and software development professionals | 15 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 2 | Management consultants and business analysts | 11 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Quality assurance and regulatory professionals | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Sales accounts and business development managers | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Engineering professionals n.e.c. | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Actuaries, economists and statisticians | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations n.e.c. | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Environment professionals | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Generalist medical practitioners | 3 | H&CHealth & Care |
Full occupation distribution for Indonesian 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: 99 grants across 42 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many indonesian nationals got UK work visas in 2025?
In 2025, 100 indonesian nationals were granted UK work visas: 94 via Skilled Worker and 6 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs indonesian nationals get sponsored for?
Home Office data shows the top occupations for indonesian nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Programmers and software development professionals, Management consultants and business analysts, Quality assurance and regulatory professionals. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can indonesian nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Indonesian 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 indonesian nationals?
Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire indonesian nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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