UK Visa Sponsorship for Israeli 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, 150 Israeli nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 37% on 2024. About 87% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Israeli nationals in 2025 was Programmers and software development professionals (30 grants), followed by IT business analysts, architects and systems designers (10) and Specialist medical practitioners (8). 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 Israeli nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Israeli nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Programmers and software development professionals | 30 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 2 | IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | 10 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Specialist medical practitioners | 8 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 4 | Generalist medical practitioners | 7 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 5 | Marketing, sales and advertising directors | 6 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Information technology directors | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Sales accounts and business development managers | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Human resource managers and directors | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | IT managers | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Chief executives and senior officials | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Israeli 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: 149 grants across 54 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many israeli nationals got UK work visas in 2025?
In 2025, 150 israeli nationals were granted UK work visas: 131 via Skilled Worker and 19 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs israeli nationals get sponsored for?
Home Office data shows the top occupations for israeli nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Programmers and software development professionals, IT business analysts, architects and systems designers, Specialist medical practitioners. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can israeli nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Israeli 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 israeli nationals?
Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire israeli nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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