UK Visa Sponsorship for Nepali 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, 491 Nepali nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 69% on 2024. Grants were split roughly evenly between the two routes.
The most common occupation for Nepali nationals in 2025 was Care workers and home carers (132 grants), followed by Generalist medical practitioners (59) and Chefs (59). 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 Nepali nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Nepali nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Care workers and home carers | 132 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 2 | Generalist medical practitioners | 59 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 3 | Chefs | 59 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Fishmongers and poultry dressers | 43 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Senior care workers | 18 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 6 | Farmers | 16 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians | 16 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Specialist medical practitioners | 11 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 9 | Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors | 10 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Gardeners and landscape gardeners | 10 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Nepali 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: 486 grants across 68 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many nepali nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 491 nepali nationals were granted UK work visas: 246 via Skilled Worker and 245 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs nepali nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for nepali nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Care workers and home carers, Generalist medical practitioners, Chefs. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can nepali nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Nepali 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 nepali nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire nepali nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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