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.
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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
In 2025, 150 ukrainian nationals were granted UK work visas: 147 via Skilled Worker and 3 via Health & Care Worker.