UK Visa Sponsorship for Norwegian 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, 189 Norwegian nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, up 20% on 2024. About 97% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Norwegian nationals in 2025 was Ship and hovercraft officers (44 grants), followed by Finance and investment analysts and advisers (16) and Marine and waterways transport operatives (13). 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.
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Top occupations for Norwegian nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ship and hovercraft officers | 44 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 2 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | 16 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Marine and waterways transport operatives | 13 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Management consultants and business analysts | 8 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Brokers | 7 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Quality assurance technicians | 6 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Chief executives and senior officials | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Electrical engineers | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Business sales executives | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Marketing, sales and advertising directors | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Norwegian 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: 188 grants across 58 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
In 2025, 189 norwegian nationals were granted UK work visas: 184 via Skilled Worker and 5 via Health & Care Worker.