UK Visa Sponsorship for Ukrainian 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, 150 Ukrainian nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, about the same as 2024. About 98% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Ukrainian nationals in 2025 was Programmers and software development professionals (43 grants), followed by Ship and hovercraft officers (17) and Marine and waterways transport operatives (11). 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 Ukrainian nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Ukrainian nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Programmers and software development professionals | 43 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 2 | Ship and hovercraft officers | 17 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | Marine and waterways transport operatives | 11 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | 7 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Mechanical engineers | 6 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Sales accounts and business development managers | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Business and financial project management professionals | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | IT managers | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Information technology professionals n.e.c. | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Electricians and electrical fitters | 3 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Ukrainian 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: 147 grants across 45 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many ukrainian nationals got UK work visas in 2025?
In 2025, 150 ukrainian nationals were granted UK work visas: 147 via Skilled Worker and 3 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs ukrainian nationals get sponsored for?
Home Office data shows the top occupations for ukrainian nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Programmers and software development professionals, Ship and hovercraft officers, Marine and waterways transport operatives. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can ukrainian nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Ukrainian 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 ukrainian nationals?
Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire ukrainian nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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