UK Visa Sponsorship for Latvian 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, 61 Latvian nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, up 30% on 2024. About 100% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Latvian nationals in 2025 was Ship and hovercraft officers (19 grants), followed by Marine and waterways transport operatives (9) and Engineering technicians (3). 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.
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Top occupations for Latvian nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ship and hovercraft officers | 19 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 2 | Marine and waterways transport operatives | 9 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Engineering technicians | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Quality assurance and regulatory professionals | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Business and financial project management professionals | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Business associate professionals n.e.c. | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Management consultants and business analysts | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Mechanical engineers | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Metal working production and maintenance fitters | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Managers in transport and distribution | 1 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Latvian 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: 61 grants across 26 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
In 2025, 61 latvian nationals were granted UK work visas: 61 via Skilled Worker and 0 via Health & Care Worker.