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.
Search the roles below to see who's currently hiring Norwegian nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
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
How many norwegian nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 189 norwegian nationals were granted UK work visas: 184 via Skilled Worker and 5 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs norwegian nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for norwegian nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Ship and hovercraft officers, Finance and investment analysts and advisers, Marine and waterways transport operatives. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can norwegian nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Norwegian 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 norwegian nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire norwegian nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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