UK Visa Sponsorship for Mexican 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, 134 Mexican nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 34% on 2024. About 96% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Mexican nationals in 2025 was Management consultants and business analysts (9 grants), followed by Other researchers, unspecified discipline (7) and Finance and investment analysts and advisers (6). 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 Mexican nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Mexican nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management consultants and business analysts | 9 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 2 | Other researchers, unspecified discipline | 7 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | 6 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Programmers and software development professionals | 6 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Data analysts | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Engineering professionals n.e.c. | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Chefs | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Production managers and directors in manufacturing | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Marketing, sales and advertising directors | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Mexican 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: 132 grants across 66 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many mexican nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 134 mexican nationals were granted UK work visas: 129 via Skilled Worker and 5 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs mexican nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for mexican nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Management consultants and business analysts, Other researchers, unspecified discipline, Finance and investment analysts and advisers. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can mexican nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Mexican 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 mexican nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire mexican nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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