UK Visa Sponsorship for Serbian 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, 55 Serbian nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 19% on 2024. About 95% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Serbian nationals in 2025 was Programmers and software development professionals (12 grants), followed by Finance and investment analysts and advisers (4) and IT business analysts, architects and systems designers (3). 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 Serbian nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Programmers and software development professionals | 12 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 2 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Business and financial project management professionals | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Electrical engineers | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Environment professionals | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Sales accounts and business development managers | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Management consultants and business analysts | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Actuaries, economists and statisticians | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Human resource managers and directors | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Serbian 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: 55 grants across 32 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many serbian nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 55 serbian nationals were granted UK work visas: 52 via Skilled Worker and 3 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs serbian nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for serbian nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Programmers and software development professionals, Finance and investment analysts and advisers, IT business analysts, architects and systems designers. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can serbian nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Serbian 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 serbian nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire serbian nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.