UK Visa Sponsorship for Ugandan 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, 52 Ugandan nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 66% on 2024. About 67% came through the Health & Care Worker route, mostly NHS and social-care roles.
The most common occupation for Ugandan nationals in 2025 was Care workers and home carers (22 grants), followed by Generalist medical practitioners (4) and Medical radiographers (4). 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 Ugandan nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Care workers and home carers | 22 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 2 | Generalist medical practitioners | 4 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 3 | Medical radiographers | 4 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 4 | Other registered nursing professionals | 2 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 5 | Dental nurses | 1 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 6 | Engineering technicians | 1 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Sales accounts and business development managers | 1 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Research and development (R&D) managers | 1 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. | 1 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Taxation experts | 1 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Ugandan 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: 51 grants across 23 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many ugandan nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 52 ugandan nationals were granted UK work visas: 17 via Skilled Worker and 35 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs ugandan nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for ugandan nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Care workers and home carers, Generalist medical practitioners, Medical radiographers. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can ugandan nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Ugandan 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 ugandan nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire ugandan nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.