UK Visa Sponsorship for Maltese 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, 65 Maltese nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 16% on 2024. About 62% came through the Health & Care Worker route, mostly NHS and social-care roles.
The most common occupation for Maltese nationals in 2025 was Generalist medical practitioners (20 grants), followed by Specialist medical practitioners (16) and Management consultants and business analysts (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 Maltese nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Maltese nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Generalist medical practitioners | 20 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 2 | Specialist medical practitioners | 16 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 3 | Management consultants and business analysts | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Veterinarians | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Chief executives and senior officials | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Occupational therapists | 1 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 7 | Midwifery nurses | 1 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 8 | Sales accounts and business development managers | 1 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Business associate professionals n.e.c. | 1 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Ship and hovercraft officers | 1 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Maltese 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: 65 grants across 25 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many maltese nationals got UK work visas in 2025?
In 2025, 65 maltese nationals were granted UK work visas: 25 via Skilled Worker and 40 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs maltese nationals get sponsored for?
Home Office data shows the top occupations for maltese nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Generalist medical practitioners, Specialist medical practitioners, Management consultants and business analysts. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can maltese nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Maltese 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 maltese nationals?
Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire maltese nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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