UK Visa Sponsorship for North Korean Nationals
We don't currently have Home Office sponsorship data for north korean nationals. This may be because grant numbers are too low to publish, or the data hasn't been released yet. You can still search for jobs from licensed sponsors below.
Frequently asked questions
How many north korean nationals got UK work visas in recent years? The Home Office hasn't published work-visa grants for north korean nationals, usually because the volumes are too low to report.
Can north korean nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. North Korean 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 north korean nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire north korean nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.