UK Visa Sponsorship for Lithuanian 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, 93 Lithuanian nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, up 22% on 2024. About 99% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Lithuanian nationals in 2025 was Ship and hovercraft officers (23 grants), followed by Marine and waterways transport operatives (19) and Programmers and software development professionals (5). 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 Lithuanian nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Lithuanian nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ship and hovercraft officers | 23 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 2 | Marine and waterways transport operatives | 19 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Programmers and software development professionals | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Mechanical engineers | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Management consultants and business analysts | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Sales accounts and business development managers | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Quality assurance and regulatory professionals | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Veterinarians | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Managers in storage and warehousing | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Lithuanian 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: 93 grants across 35 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many lithuanian nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 93 lithuanian nationals were granted UK work visas: 92 via Skilled Worker and 1 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs lithuanian nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for lithuanian nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Ship and hovercraft officers, Marine and waterways transport operatives, Programmers and software development professionals. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can lithuanian nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Lithuanian 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 lithuanian nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire lithuanian nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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