UK Visa Sponsorship for Romanian 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, 237 Romanian nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 26% on 2024. About 81% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Romanian nationals in 2025 was Programmers and software development professionals (32 grants), followed by Dental practitioners (22) and IT business analysts, architects and systems designers (11). 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 Romanian nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Romanian nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Programmers and software development professionals | 32 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 2 | Dental practitioners | 22 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 3 | IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | 11 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | 10 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Veterinarians | 9 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Generalist medical practitioners | 8 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 7 | Management consultants and business analysts | 8 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Metal working production and maintenance fitters | 7 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Mechanical engineers | 6 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Specialist medical practitioners | 6 | H&CHealth & Care |
Full occupation distribution for Romanian 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: 234 grants across 82 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many romanian nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 237 romanian nationals were granted UK work visas: 193 via Skilled Worker and 44 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs romanian nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for romanian nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Programmers and software development professionals, Dental practitioners, IT business analysts, architects and systems designers. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can romanian nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Romanian 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 romanian nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire romanian nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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