UK Visa Sponsorship for Spanish 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, 1,039 Spanish nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 13% on 2024. About 93% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Spanish nationals in 2025 was Finance and investment analysts and advisers (189 grants), followed by Management consultants and business analysts (66) and Programmers and software development professionals (54). 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 Spanish nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Spanish nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | 189 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 2 | Management consultants and business analysts | 66 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Programmers and software development professionals | 54 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Veterinarians | 39 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Sales accounts and business development managers | 35 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. | 33 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Chief executives and senior officials | 29 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Financial managers and directors | 27 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | 25 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Mechanical engineers | 22 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Spanish 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: 1,035 grants across 132 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many spanish nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 1,039 spanish nationals were granted UK work visas: 968 via Skilled Worker and 71 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs spanish nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for spanish nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Finance and investment analysts and advisers, Management consultants and business analysts, Programmers and software development professionals. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can spanish nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Spanish 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 spanish nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire spanish nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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