UK Visa Sponsorship for Taiwanese 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, 181 Taiwanese nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, about the same as 2024. Grants were split roughly evenly between the two routes.
The most common occupation for Taiwanese nationals in 2025 was Dental practitioners (78 grants), followed by Sales accounts and business development managers (10) and Programmers and software development professionals (9). 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 Taiwanese nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Taiwanese nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental practitioners | 78 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 2 | Sales accounts and business development managers | 10 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Programmers and software development professionals | 9 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | 8 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Generalist medical practitioners | 6 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 6 | IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | 6 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Advertising and marketing associate professionals | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Marketing and commercial managers | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Management consultants and business analysts | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Solicitors and lawyers | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Taiwanese 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: 180 grants across 45 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many taiwanese nationals got UK work visas in 2025?
In 2025, 181 taiwanese nationals were granted UK work visas: 95 via Skilled Worker and 86 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs taiwanese nationals get sponsored for?
Home Office data shows the top occupations for taiwanese nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Dental practitioners, Sales accounts and business development managers, Programmers and software development professionals. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can taiwanese nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Taiwanese 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 taiwanese nationals?
Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire taiwanese nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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