UK Visa Sponsorship for Pakistani 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, 3,038 Pakistani nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 75% on 2024. Grants were split roughly evenly between the two routes.
The most common occupation for Pakistani nationals in 2025 was Generalist medical practitioners (670 grants), followed by Care workers and home carers (225) and Specialist medical practitioners (148). 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 Pakistani nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Pakistani nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Generalist medical practitioners | 670 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 2 | Care workers and home carers | 225 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 3 | Specialist medical practitioners | 148 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 4 | Programmers and software development professionals | 83 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Nursing auxiliaries and assistants | 66 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 6 | Graphic and multimedia designers | 55 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Office managers | 55 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Butchers | 54 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Medical radiographers | 50 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 10 | Advertising and marketing associate professionals | 48 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Pakistani 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: 2,985 grants across 192 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many pakistani nationals got UK work visas in 2025?
In 2025, 3,038 pakistani nationals were granted UK work visas: 1,658 via Skilled Worker and 1,380 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs pakistani nationals get sponsored for?
Home Office data shows the top occupations for pakistani nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Generalist medical practitioners, Care workers and home carers, Specialist medical practitioners. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can pakistani nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Pakistani 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 pakistani nationals?
Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire pakistani nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
Keep exploring
Current openings from Home Office licensed sponsors. Filter by visa route, salary, and occupation.
Visa trends and top occupations for every nationality, browsable by region.
See what a UK salary is really worth compared with Pakistan — tax, purchasing power and visa costs.