UK Visa Sponsorship for Singaporean 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, 260 Singaporean nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 14% on 2024. About 86% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Singaporean nationals in 2025 was Management consultants and business analysts (26 grants), followed by Finance and investment analysts and advisers (26) and Generalist medical practitioners (25). 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 Singaporean nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Singaporean nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management consultants and business analysts | 26 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 2 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | 26 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Generalist medical practitioners | 25 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 4 | Solicitors and lawyers | 24 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Programmers and software development professionals | 17 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Financial managers and directors | 13 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Sales accounts and business development managers | 8 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Chief executives and senior officials | 6 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Specialist medical practitioners | 6 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 10 | Veterinarians | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Singaporean 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: 259 grants across 70 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many singaporean nationals got UK work visas in 2025?
In 2025, 260 singaporean nationals were granted UK work visas: 223 via Skilled Worker and 37 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs singaporean nationals get sponsored for?
Home Office data shows the top occupations for singaporean nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Management consultants and business analysts, Finance and investment analysts and advisers, Generalist medical practitioners. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can singaporean nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Singaporean 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 singaporean nationals?
Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire singaporean nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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