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.
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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
In 2025, 93 lithuanian nationals were granted UK work visas: 92 via Skilled Worker and 1 via Health & Care Worker.