UK Visa Sponsorship for Thai 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, 75 Thai nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 41% on 2024. About 77% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Thai nationals in 2025 was Chefs (6 grants), followed by Generalist medical practitioners (6) and Programmers and software development professionals (6). 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 Thai nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Thai nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chefs | 6 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 2 | Generalist medical practitioners | 6 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 3 | Programmers and software development professionals | 6 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Management consultants and business analysts | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Therapy professionals n.e.c. | 5 | MixMixed |
| 6 | Other researchers, unspecified discipline | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Sales accounts and business development managers | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Business and financial project management professionals | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Advertising and marketing associate professionals | 2 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Dental practitioners | 2 | H&CHealth & Care |
Full occupation distribution for Thai 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: 74 grants across 36 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many thai nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 75 thai nationals were granted UK work visas: 58 via Skilled Worker and 17 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs thai nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for thai nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Chefs, Generalist medical practitioners, Programmers and software development professionals. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can thai nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Thai 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 thai nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire thai nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.