UK Visa Sponsorship for Malaysian 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, 585 Malaysian nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, about the same as 2024. Grants were split roughly evenly between the two routes.
The most common occupation for Malaysian nationals in 2025 was Generalist medical practitioners (256 grants), followed by Marine and waterways transport operatives (41) and Specialist medical practitioners (21). 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 Malaysian nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Malaysian nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Generalist medical practitioners | 256 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 2 | Marine and waterways transport operatives | 41 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Specialist medical practitioners | 21 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 4 | Management consultants and business analysts | 19 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Electrical engineers | 12 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Pharmacists | 12 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 7 | Dental practitioners | 11 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 8 | Programmers and software development professionals | 11 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Welding trades | 10 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Catering and bar managers | 9 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Malaysian 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: 583 grants across 89 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many malaysian nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 585 malaysian nationals were granted UK work visas: 268 via Skilled Worker and 317 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs malaysian nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for malaysian nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Generalist medical practitioners, Marine and waterways transport operatives, Specialist medical practitioners. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can malaysian nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Malaysian 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 malaysian nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire malaysian nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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