UK Visa Sponsorship for Swiss 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, 211 Swiss nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, up 18% on 2024. About 92% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Swiss nationals in 2025 was Finance and investment analysts and advisers (39 grants), followed by Management consultants and business analysts (18) and Chief executives and senior officials (15). 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 Swiss nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | 39 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 2 | Management consultants and business analysts | 18 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Chief executives and senior officials | 15 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Sales accounts and business development managers | 11 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Generalist medical practitioners | 10 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 6 | Specialist medical practitioners | 7 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 7 | Business and financial project management professionals | 6 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Financial managers and directors | 6 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Actuaries, economists and statisticians | 6 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Marketing, sales and advertising directors | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Swiss 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: 211 grants across 55 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many swiss nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 211 swiss nationals were granted UK work visas: 194 via Skilled Worker and 17 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs swiss nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for swiss nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Finance and investment analysts and advisers, Management consultants and business analysts, Chief executives and senior officials. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can swiss nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Swiss 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 swiss nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire swiss nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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