UK Visa Sponsorship for Sudanese 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, 241 Sudanese nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 28% on 2024. About 90% came through the Health & Care Worker route, mostly NHS and social-care roles.
The most common occupation for Sudanese nationals in 2025 was Generalist medical practitioners (146 grants), followed by Dental practitioners (47) and Specialist medical practitioners (13). 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 Sudanese nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Sudanese nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Generalist medical practitioners | 146 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 2 | Dental practitioners | 47 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 3 | Specialist medical practitioners | 13 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 4 | Dental nurses | 9 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 5 | Programmers and software development professionals | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Management consultants and business analysts | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. | 1 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Electrical and electronics technicians | 1 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Telecoms and related network installers and repairers | 1 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Engineering technicians | 1 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Sudanese 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: 241 grants across 26 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many sudanese nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 241 sudanese nationals were granted UK work visas: 25 via Skilled Worker and 216 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs sudanese nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for sudanese nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Generalist medical practitioners, Dental practitioners, Specialist medical practitioners. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can sudanese nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Sudanese 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 sudanese nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire sudanese nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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