UK Visa Sponsorship for Vietnamese 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, 112 Vietnamese nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, about the same as 2024. About 97% came through the Skilled Worker route, spanning professional, technical, and managerial jobs.
The most common occupation for Vietnamese nationals in 2025 was Programmers and software development professionals (18 grants), followed by Advertising and marketing associate professionals (9) and IT business analysts, architects and systems designers (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 Vietnamese nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Vietnamese nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Programmers and software development professionals | 18 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 2 | Advertising and marketing associate professionals | 9 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 3 | IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | 9 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors | 7 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 5 | Chefs | 6 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 6 | Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 7 | Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. | 5 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Managers and directors in retail and wholesale | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Other researchers, unspecified discipline | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | 4 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Vietnamese 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: 112 grants across 38 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many vietnamese nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 112 vietnamese nationals were granted UK work visas: 109 via Skilled Worker and 3 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs vietnamese nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for vietnamese nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Programmers and software development professionals, Advertising and marketing associate professionals, IT business analysts, architects and systems designers. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can vietnamese nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Vietnamese 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 vietnamese nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire vietnamese nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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