UK Visa Sponsorship for Moroccan 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, 126 Moroccan nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 83% on 2024. About 91% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Moroccan nationals in 2025 was Finance and investment analysts and advisers (27 grants), followed by Actuaries, economists and statisticians (13) and Management consultants and business analysts (12). 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 Moroccan nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Moroccan nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | 27 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 2 | Actuaries, economists and statisticians | 13 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Management consultants and business analysts | 12 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Programmers and software development professionals | 6 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Dental practitioners | 4 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 7 | Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Marketing and commercial managers | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Business and related research professionals | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Business sales executives | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Moroccan 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: 126 grants across 54 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many moroccan nationals got UK work visas in 2025?
In 2025, 126 moroccan nationals were granted UK work visas: 115 via Skilled Worker and 11 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs moroccan nationals get sponsored for?
Home Office data shows the top occupations for moroccan nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Finance and investment analysts and advisers, Actuaries, economists and statisticians, Management consultants and business analysts. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can moroccan nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Moroccan 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 moroccan nationals?
Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire moroccan nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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